I have been trying to get my hands on a Sony CRF-320 radio receiver for ages, with no luck, mainly due to the very high prices that they go for. This radio is a work of art in terms of performance and mechanical design, so obviously it is a challenge that I itched for.
A friend of mine made my day when he said he'd got one that needed some serious attention, and wanted to know if I was up for the task.
Now restoring this radio is not for the absolute novice. However, there are some really good videos on Youtube that show how others have tackled the project. Two notable videos served as a reference source for me, and I would like to thank their creators for their work, and link them here for your reference, and as recognition for their work:
Mr. Carlson's Lab: https://youtu.be/AlfJ1dxTuWI?si=4mmcjzi33TH-rHHb
The Radio Shop: https://youtu.be/ub6bEbdyQ4A?si=sOTaTRSqdseTdYoh
Join me on this project, and let's see if it lives up to its hype. I certainly hope so.
Enjoy the video.
Other channels mentioned in this video:
@MrCarlsonsLab
@TheRadioShop
#RadioRestoration #SonyCRF #VintageElectronics
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DIY TEST GEAR: The title says it all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7buNHf6HoDw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KkjmWX0I0zNocg6NF33EfL
RESTORATION BUILDING BLOCKS: A series of videos showing detailed steps used the restoration process of tube equipment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvTGd4ysRE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JSYx8z2mw303vx287LHpzf
HowTo's: Various videos on some simple techniques and projects:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgr-J_D6pSU&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3B77iUGyLPai3RIvJOrkO
See also playlists on some other completed restoration projects.
PHILIPS BX750A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8U9Lteja5o&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IG6XgctidGO0u0DeT3_CxF
TELEFUNKEN OPUS 2114:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HO2bjY5vuw&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7LhcZ9h9plfTFmjaM1mcifu
SABA UW-175-Z 3D:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cca4i60ZLw4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IWL18nsrSf4RnjsuPjHC-p
GRUNDIG 1070:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4J5l0fwhko&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7JgnyYPRWOK763aJ8bg3iCI
SCHAUB-LORENZ GOLDY 58 type 3020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSbt7qVed78&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IBse5G--Kl89SPS9sATXfZ
BUSH VHF64:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U--6JymkQ1M&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KsvN5M48cX6cxN4jSz0s3X
GRUNDIG 3060A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x2sK2GSYeE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L8e9h8lrHGREPqcgWO-YQm
TELEFUNKEN OPERETTE 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsACM0mPzs&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7K3SXDv8Hu4uAyl1O7NE5dc
GRAETZ SUPER 171W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhG-CH0gqm4&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IjUykGE8neJSI6GUxMl2YG
LOEWE-OPTA MAGNET 3737W:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZBJ5sKQm8&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7J_hzDhnF8rs2c7wmgGfRlK
BRAUN ATELIER 3:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L3k5nPRvrk1aH764QRCTqE
LOEWE-OPTA TRUXA STEREO 4741W:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7KhVk0KqPx0Wkh2KO_5f2fQ
GRAETZ COMEDIA 616:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmW9k3TwNE&list=PLy5M_tA9ux7L5sAApLzV6xoYzmRNJpMW5
SABA FREIBURG W2:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7IqvS-LshUGpE1D_WY6mrZe
GRAETZ MUSICA 4R417:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy5M_tA9ux7Ios98E59dWjwc2SRJyxwIn
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