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(wood tube table radio w/SW)
These highly collectable Zenith radios, referred to as a "Cube," were a huge success for Zenith. Soon other manufacturers were designing and selling their own versions of this popular radio. This iconic, good sounding, reliable radio created a huge following and are still desirable radios to this day. Zenith made six models of the "Cube" with the 5-S-218 being the third largest model after the 6-S-222 and 6-S-126. The 5-S-218 is a five-tube, two-band (AM,SW) radio. All of the capacitors were replaced with new Mylar equivalents. The resistors and tubes were checked and replaced where necessary. A safety fuse, antenna lead and audio input cable were installed.The original power cord is present. The cabinet is an earlier restoration and is still gorgeous with a "piano" lacquer finish. The radio has the original knobs, speaker and chassis, and the original grille cloth was kept. This is a perfect Zenith "cube" for your collection! 12"W x 11"H x 9"D. $699.00. (1600447)
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These highly collectable Zenith radios, referred to as a "Cube," were a huge success for Zenith. Soon other manufacturers were designing and selling their own versions of this popular radio. This iconic, good sounding, reliable radio created a huge following and are still desirable radios to this day. Zenith made six models of the "Cube" with the 5-S-218 being the third largest model after the 6-S-222 and 6-S-126. The 5-S-218 is a five-tube, two-band (AM,SW) radio. All of the capacitors were replaced with new Mylar equivalents. The resistors and tubes were checked and replaced where necessary. A safety fuse, antenna lead and audio input cable were installed.The original power cord is present. The cabinet is an earlier restoration and is still gorgeous with a "piano" lacquer finish. The radio has the original knobs, speaker and chassis, and the original grille cloth was kept. This is a perfect Zenith "cube" for your collection! 12"W x 11"H x 9"D. $699.00. (1600447)
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