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The Philco model 80 Baby Grand (80B) was released in September of 1932 as the price leader in the company's 1932/1933 line-up. The 80B was a bare bones set offered at rock-bottom price. Their goal in releasing the Jnr was for it to draw potential buyers into stores, whereupon they might be enticed into buying more expensive sets. However, the plan backfired, as the 80B became a bestseller in its own right. This example is in amazingly clean, well-preserved condition. The cabinet finish is all original! A real time capsule from 93 years ago! Even the chassis is extremely clean without the usual tell-tale corrosion. The only thing that was replaced is the grille cloth with an exact reproduction. The four-tube regen chassis has been totally recapped and out of tolerance resistors were changed. Original cloth line cord. This is one of those circuits where the antenna is connected directly to the volume control, so the louder you turn the volume, the stronger the stations come in. There is no AVC, so you have to adjust the volume as you tune. As such, my standard add-on 3.5mm cord could not be installed on this unit. The radio is playing well, picking up my local AM stations well with its antenna wire connected to an external source. A nice compact little cathedral at 4-1/2"H x 12"W x 8-1/2"D.

THIS RADIO HAS BEEN SOLD!

The Philco model 80 Baby Grand (80B) was released in September of 1932 as the price leader in the company's 1932/1933 line-up. The 80B was a bare bones set offered at rock-bottom price. Their goal in releasing the Jnr was for it to draw potential buyers into stores, whereupon they might be enticed into buying more expensive sets. However, the plan backfired, as the 80B became a bestseller in its own right. This example is in amazingly clean, well-preserved condition. The cabinet finish is all original! A real time capsule from 93 years ago! Even the chassis is extremely clean without the usual tell-tale corrosion. The only thing that was replaced is the grille cloth with an exact reproduction. The four-tube regen chassis has been totally recapped and out of tolerance resistors were changed. Original cloth line cord. This is one of those circuits where the antenna is connected directly to the volume control, so the louder you turn the volume, the stronger the stations come in. There is no AVC, so you have to adjust the volume as you tune. As such, my standard add-on 3.5mm cord could not be installed on this unit. The radio is playing well, picking up my local AM stations well with its antenna wire connected to an external source. A nice compact little cathedral at 4-1/2"H x 12"W x 8-1/2"D.

Reported sold by Greg Van Beek on December 26, 2025 Listed price on date of sale - $179.00

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