Another mystery set to identify... - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Colourstar · 28th Feb 2017, 10:52 pm

One for our overseas members I think, although this particular set has found its way to the UK (for reasons unkown). It has a Philips look about it, but that doesn't necessarily mean it would wear a Philips badge. I can also see a rather nice audio set-up with a very generous bass speaker to the side and smaller one facing forwards.

Steve

Wellington · 28th Feb 2017, 11:10 pm

Looking at that, the name that immediately sprang to mind was 'Braun'. Something about that 'ladder' of horizontal slats above the controls…

G8KBG Tony · 28th Feb 2017, 11:34 pm

I think it's the 19" version of THIS.

Or possibly one of these.

Cheers,

Tony

Wellington · 28th Feb 2017, 11:49 pm

Gosh - good spot, Tony!

Or a Rafena 'Stadion 2', possibly. How on earth did you know that?

At least I was close with Braun!

Colourstar · 1st Mar 2017, 12:00 am

'One for our overseas members'. Ahem. Or possibly those in Dudley...

Amazing bit of detective work Tony! Mystery solved.

Steve

G8KBG Tony · 1st Mar 2017, 12:24 am

Glad I could help.

I spent a short time in Germany in my 'yoof' and remember a few obscure brands. My first thought was Loewe Opta.

Have you acquired the set, Steve? It looks a corker and I bet it's a brilliant performer.

Cheers,

Tony

P.S. Just found this thread.

Maarten · 1st Mar 2017, 1:14 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wellington

Gosh - good spot, Tony!

Or a Rafena 'Stadion 2', possibly. How on earth did you know that?

I was too late to respond, but I can share my thought process. My first thought: not a European Philips. My second thought was: ah, look at the colour of that deflection yoke, definitely East European, maybe East German.

Retro-valve-guy · 1st Mar 2017, 11:47 pm

I have one of those, only the Stadion 2 version, with a more rounded CRT, has very nice sound

28th Feb 2017, 10:52 pm	#1
Colourstar Octode Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 1,398	Another mystery set to identify... One for our overseas members I think, although this particular set has found its way to the UK (for reasons unkown). It has a Philips look about it, but that doesn't necessarily mean it would wear a Philips badge. I can also see a rather nice audio set-up with a very generous bass speaker to the side and smaller one facing forwards. Steve Attached Thumbnails

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G8KBG Tony Pentode Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wombourne, South Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 225	Re: Another mystery set to identify... I think it's the 19" version of THIS. Or possibly one of these. Cheers, Tony __________________ G8KBG - BVWS Member - BATC Member Last edited by G8KBG Tony; 28th Feb 2017 at 11:45 pm. Reason: Addition

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Wellington Hexode Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheshire, UK. Posts: 363	Re: Another mystery set to identify... Gosh - good spot, Tony! Or a Rafena 'Stadion 2', possibly. How on earth did you know that? At least I was close with Braun! Last edited by Wellington; 28th Feb 2017 at 11:53 pm. Reason: Crossed with Tony. More info added.

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Colourstar Octode Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 1,398	Re: Another mystery set to identify... 'One for our overseas members'. Ahem. Or possibly those in Dudley... Amazing bit of detective work Tony! Mystery solved. Steve

1st Mar 2017, 12:24 am	#6
G8KBG Tony Pentode Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wombourne, South Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 225	Re: Another mystery set to identify... Glad I could help. I spent a short time in Germany in my 'yoof' and remember a few obscure brands. My first thought was Loewe Opta. Have you acquired the set, Steve? It looks a corker and I bet it's a brilliant performer. Cheers, Tony P.S. Just found this thread. __________________ G8KBG - BVWS Member - BATC Member Last edited by G8KBG Tony; 1st Mar 2017 at 12:42 am. Reason: Link added

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Retro-valve-guy Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Celje, Slovenia. Posts: 128	Re: Another mystery set to identify... I have one of those, only the Stadion 2 version, with a more rounded CRT, has very nice sound