philco triple speaker vintage record player
A self-contained wooden portable record player with a hinged lid, internal amplifier, and built-in speaker system. It was designed as an all-in-one home entertainment unit—plug it in, drop a record, and play.
Brand & Markings
Brand: PHILCO
Front panel marking: “PHILCO Triple Speaker”
Inside lid: “High Fidelity” (a popular quality claim of the era)
Philco was a major American electronics manufacturer known for radios, TVs, and record players, with many units also assembled or sold internationally.
Cabinet & Exterior
Material: Solid wood cabinet with veneer finish
Finish: Warm brown wood tone
Speaker grille: Decorative woven fabric on the front lower panel
Portability: Compact tabletop design (often marketed as “portable,” though still fairly heavy by modern standards)
Lid: Hinged wooden lid lined with dark fabric, protecting the turntable
Controls & Interface
Located on the front top panel:
Three rotary knobs (metal with black ridged sides)
Typically used for:
Volume
Tone (bass/treble)
Possibly balance or power/on-off
Indicator light in the center of the panel (power/status)
Turntable Assembly
Type: Automatic record changer
Platter: Heavy metal platter with rubber mat
Spindle: Tall center spindle for stacking multiple records
Tonearm: Cream-colored, classic curved design
Cartridge: Mono ceramic cartridge (standard for the era)
Speed selector:
Visible marking shows 16, 33, 45, and 78 RPM
This means it can play:
78 RPM shellac records
33⅓ LPs
45 RPM singles
16 RPM spoken-word records
Audio System
Amplification: Internal valve (tube) or early solid-state amplifier (model-dependent)
Speaker system:
Marketed as “Triple Speaker”, typically meaning:
One main speaker
Two auxiliary speakers inside the cabinet for fuller sound
Sound profile: Warm, mid-forward, classic mono vintage tone
Era & Style
Era: Late 1950s – early 1960s
Style: Mid-century modern
Designed during the transition from shellac 78s to vinyl LPs and singles.
Condition
Cabinet shows visible wear and age marks, consistent with its vintage
Control panel lettering still legible
Turntable components appear complete and original
Brand & Markings
Brand: PHILCO
Front panel marking: “PHILCO Triple Speaker”
Inside lid: “High Fidelity” (a popular quality claim of the era)
Philco was a major American electronics manufacturer known for radios, TVs, and record players, with many units also assembled or sold internationally.
Cabinet & Exterior
Material: Solid wood cabinet with veneer finish
Finish: Warm brown wood tone
Speaker grille: Decorative woven fabric on the front lower panel
Portability: Compact tabletop design (often marketed as “portable,” though still fairly heavy by modern standards)
Lid: Hinged wooden lid lined with dark fabric, protecting the turntable
Controls & Interface
Located on the front top panel:
Three rotary knobs (metal with black ridged sides)
Typically used for:
Volume
Tone (bass/treble)
Possibly balance or power/on-off
Indicator light in the center of the panel (power/status)
Turntable Assembly
Type: Automatic record changer
Platter: Heavy metal platter with rubber mat
Spindle: Tall center spindle for stacking multiple records
Tonearm: Cream-colored, classic curved design
Cartridge: Mono ceramic cartridge (standard for the era)
Speed selector:
Visible marking shows 16, 33, 45, and 78 RPM
This means it can play:
78 RPM shellac records
33⅓ LPs
45 RPM singles
16 RPM spoken-word records
Audio System
Amplification: Internal valve (tube) or early solid-state amplifier (model-dependent)
Speaker system:
Marketed as “Triple Speaker”, typically meaning:
One main speaker
Two auxiliary speakers inside the cabinet for fuller sound
Sound profile: Warm, mid-forward, classic mono vintage tone
Era & Style
Era: Late 1950s – early 1960s
Style: Mid-century modern
Designed during the transition from shellac 78s to vinyl LPs and singles.
Condition
Cabinet shows visible wear and age marks, consistent with its vintage
Control panel lettering still legible
Turntable components appear complete and original
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