Review
"...an excellent reference for anyone interested in or involved in 'vintage electronics' - both newcomers and those with a few years under their belt." Electronics Australia
"The text is written in a very friendly and accessible style... there's a huge amount of 'nitty gritty' information of a practical and technical nature." Electronics Australia
"What an amazing collection of information!...This is a book which should be in every vintage radio entusiast's reference library.
Radiobygones, April 1999
Review
"...an excellent reference for anyone interested in or involved in 'vintage electronics' - both newcomers and those with a few years under their belt." Electronics Australia
"The text is written in a very friendly and accessible style... there's a huge amount of 'nitty gritty' information of a practical and technical nature." Electronics Australia
"What an amazing collection of information!...This is a book which should be in every vintage radio entusiast's reference library.
Radiobygones, April 1999
Book Description
Vintage Radio, Television and Hi-Fi are highly popular 'modern antiques' - and offer the added challenge for restorers of the repair of classic valve-based circuits. This highly readable book encompasses all aspects of buying, collecting, restoring, repairing, sourcing parts, professional services, clubs and societies, etc. Covering the technical side as well as collecting, this book offers the most comprehensive coverage available.
The first half of the book deals primarily with technical aspects of restoration, what components are needed and where they can be found. The second half of the book provides a wealth of useful information: names and addresses of clubs and societies, auctions and antique fairs; a professional services directory; how to get hold of service data. Armed with this book the enthusiast will be able to tackle the restoration of a vintage machine with confidence.
A highly popular type of 'modern antique'
Covers technical aspects of classic valve-based circuitry
The most complete work for vintage audio and TV enthusiasts, dealers and repairers
Book Info
Encompasses all aspects of buying, collecting, restoring, sourcing parts & repairing. Covering the technical side as well as collecting, this text offers the most comprehensive coverage available. Paper.
From the Publisher
The first half of the book deals primarily with technical aspects of restoration, what components are needed, and where they can be found. The second half of the book provides a wealth of useful information: names and addresses of clubs and societies, auctions and antique fairs; a professional services directory; how to get hold of service data. Armed with this book the enthusiast will be able to tackle the restoration of a vintage machine with confidence.
About the Author
Technology writer and editorial consultant
Electronic Classics: Collecting, Restoring and Repair ANNOTATION
Audience: Antique dealers and restorers of vintage radios, televisions and Hi-Fi; enthusiasts of vintage electronics.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Vintage Radio, Television and Hi-Fi are highly popular 'modern antiques' - and offer the added challenge for restorers of the repair of classic valve-based circuits. This highly readable book encompasses all aspects of buying, collecting, restoring, repairing, sourcing parts, professional services, clubs and societies, etc. Covering the technical side as well as collecting, this book offers the most comprehensive coverage available.
The first half of the book deals primarily with technical aspects of restoration, what components are needed and where they can be found. The second half of the book provides a wealth of useful information: names and addresses of clubs and societies, auctions and antique fairs; a professional services directory; how to get hold of service data. Armed with this book the enthusiast will be able to tackle the restoration of a vintage machine with confidence.
A highly popular type of 'modern antique'
Covers technical aspects of classic valve-based circuitry
The most complete work for vintage audio and TV enthusiasts, dealers and repairers
SYNOPSIS
A highly popular type of "modern antique"
Covers technical aspects of classic valve-based circuitry
The most complete work for vintage audio and TV enthusiasts, dealers and repairers
Vintage radio, television and Hi-Fi are highly popular 'modern antiques' - and offer the added challenge for restorers of the repair of classic valve-based circuits. This highly readable book encompasses all aspects of buying, collecting, restoring, repairing, sourcing parts, professional services, and clubs and societies. Covering the technical side as well as collecting, this book offers the most comprehensive coverage available.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
Covers all aspects of buying, collecting, restoring, sourcing parts, and repairing vintage radio, television, and hi-fi equipment, looking at both the technical side and collecting. Contains chapters on electrical repairs, renovation techniques, conserving materials, safety, pricing, and spotting fakes. Includes an Internet directory and lists of museums, societies, and vendors around the world. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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