Superrare huge Philips tube radio,Motortuning,BX998A

Superrare ultra huge Philips radio , Motortuning ,TOP !
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This is a Ultra rare to find PHILIPS radio, the made only one model like this !
Type # BX 998 A build in 1955.
This is the most expensive radio built by philips
It has a motor inside to power the selections on the radio.also equipt with Bi-Ampli. Its very large and heavy. 28kg not packed !! ( 62 lbs)
The radio is equipped with sixteen tubes and offers the best sound quality of the time, as well as some funny and some useless gizmos.
The radio is based on the bi-ampli concept, which means that bass and treble notes are amplified seperately.
A very attractive feature is its motorized bandswitch; it is controlled by nine pushbuttons, but the actual bandswitch is rotated by an electric motor inside. The chosen band is indicated by having electric lights on the front panel.
The FM unit can work in two modes: the `quality' one features silent tuning, where the hiss between stations is suppressed and the detector is only activated when a strong station is tuned.
The Short Wave capabilities of the BX998A make it a real all-wave receiver; all frequencies between 517 and 26500 kiloHertz are covered.
The set has built in antennas for FM (dipole) and MW/LW (ferrite rod rotatable from the front). There is a local MW dial on which one station can be preset; this dial is illuminated when local MW is chosen.
This radio works perfect on all the waves , all bad capasitors and tubes are replaced.
The tubes are : EBF 80 / ECH 81 / EF 80 / EC 92 / EF 89 / EBF 80 / EF 85 / EAA 91 / ECC 83 / EBC 41 / PL 81 / PL 81 / EL 84 / EZ 80/ EZ 80 / EM 34.
Cabinet is very solid , but not in perfect condition, due the faqt that Philips used in that time a not so good laquer on there radio's , has also severall wearmarks due age. Nothing serious and still a very attractive radio.

Do not ask me why the made such expensive , rare , strange , odd and complicated radio !
But that will be the reason these are now very sought after collector pieces.

If you like radio from this era , this one will be a must ! Philips made not many of this model and the are now very sought after by collectors.
These where in that time the top of the line and very expensive, not for the average working class !
Therefore and because these are very rare to find I had to put a reserve on it of 800$


** Please note that all the wooden cabinets of my radio's are still in the original finish from the '50's or '60's .
The are NOT re-sprayed or re-laquered !


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Due heavy weight of the radio,shipping will be expensive.
This item can be send to:
West Europe ( EU ) for 39.00 Euro
USA , ASIA , and the rest of the world is NOT possible with the regular Post due weight !
UPS , Fed Ex , DHL rates are skyhigh for this weight.
The cheapest way to sent you this radio is with Aircargo to your nearest international airport.
Where you must picked up.
There rate is depending the Airport , etc...
I have a exemple for South Korea of +/- 250$ .
I guess it will not more than 300$ for other destinations. probably less for USA destinations.

Sorry for these high rates ! ( due very bad Euro versus Dollar rates !)
There is a packingcost fee of 10.00$ on this item. (will be double boxed ! )
Other shipping methods available. Buyer pays shipping . We always double boxed our items with lots of packing materials.( See our Feedback !)



READ THIS BEFORE YOU BID PLEASE !
All items are sold as is, meaning the way You got them from the shipper, I have no control over what happens once I leave it at the counter.
Most of the items are 40 a 50 years old electronics, so it not possible to give any warranty on it !
However everthing will be checked out again just before packing to be sure it mach the description.
I only describe the item as I see it and as it is as I write the description,
NO misrepresentation is intended !
I will email you in 24 hours . I expect a response in less than 3 days.
I now have to add $5.00 to $10.00 for packing material as the costs have gone up so much, that I can not longer do it without no charge.
Everthing will be carefully packed and double boxed.
Thanks for your understanding , Happy bidding.
Jan


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We packed everthing very well ( always double boxed !! ) . Please e-mail me with your further questions . THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK !