Magnavox 1500
A stereo receiver with a built-in record changer, noted for its heavy build and strong audio performance.
Overview
The Magnavox 1500 is a stereo receiver with a built-in record changer, as confirmed by owner reports from Antique Radio Forums. It was considered the top-of-the-line receiver Magnavox offered during its production era. Owners note its substantial weight and powerful sound. One said it sounded great and felt much stronger than its specifications suggest. The unit needed work on the potentiometers, which points to analog controls typical of receivers from this period.
Specifications
| Product type | stereo receiver |
| Power output | around 35-40 watts per channel |
Design
The Magnavox 1500 has a very hefty power supply, and that explains the weight. It is reported to be at least twice that of a comparable 40W Pioneer receiver. Magnavox made its own components in Fort Wayne, Indiana up through the mid-1970s, so the 1500 may reflect in-house engineering and build quality from that era.
Context
The Magnavox 1500 was the flagship receiver in the Magnavox lineup at the time of its release, the highest tier of their receiver offerings.
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