Grundig 1610 (Early 1960s)
The Grundig 1610 is a compact European tube radio from the early 1960s. It's a tabletop set with a beech wood cabinet, open-backed, built to the solid standards of West German radio makers of that era. Documentation on this model is thin. The surviving record is mostly dealer listings and collector notes. What is known: it covers FM, MW, and LW, and it runs on a six-valve complement (ECC85, ECH81, EF89, EABC80, EM80, EL84) that was typical of mid-range Grundig table radios of the period.
One source lists the output stage as a single EL84. Another describes the set as "2 x EL84 push-pull." The valve list in the more detailed source shows only one EL84, so the push-pull claim is unconfirmed. Rated output is 6 watts, and the cabinet measures 36.5 × 18 × 20 cm at 7.8 kg.
A surviving example was listed at €350 in "perfect working order" with "traces of use" on the cabinet. That's a reasonable reference point for current collector pricing, though hardly a market survey. There is no documented production-year range, no original price, and no period review coverage of this model in the major audio publications. The era dating comes from a dealer's approximate note. If you own one and know more, such as exact production years, circuit details, or how it compares to other Grundig models, the archive would like to hear from you.
Known Specs
- Valves: ECC85, ECH81, EF89, EABC80, EM80, EL84
- Wavebands: FM, MW, LW
- Power output: 6 W
- Dimensions: 36.5 × 18 × 20 cm
- Weight: 7.8 kg
- Cabinet: Beech wood, open-backed
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