Description: The Zenith 9-S-367 (9S367) is a large and impressive 9- tube three-band console radio was introduced in the summer of 1938 as part of Zenith's line-up of 76 new models for 1939. Its introductory price in the East was $99.95. In addition to Zenith's "robot dial," which received a make- over from its inaugural 1938 model year, the 9-S-367 embodied two Zenith innovations new for 1939. The first was the Radiorgan, comprising 6 pull-tabs to the right of the dial used for controlling tone, with 64 combinations possible (the remaining two tabs to the right of the dial are for on and off). The second new feature was Transcont- inental Tip-Touch Automatic Tuning, allowing instant sel- ection of one of eight preset stations when the band-lever is in the 'automatic' position. Tip-Touch tuning is done electrically by switching in and out tuned circuits dedicated to each preset. Zenith made much of the fact that any standard broadcast station could be selected as a preset, local or distant. This was an advantage over the mechan- ical systems offered by some other manufacturers, which relied on Automatic-Frequency-Control (AFC) and cons- equently needed a relatively strong station to be preset in order to work reliably. Zenith advertising for the Radiorgan and Tip-Touch tun- ing can be seen lower down to the right on this page. Regarding the 'robot dial', when the band lever is opera- ted to change between bands, an alternate dial or shutter is rotated into view, showing the markings solely for the chosen band and rendering set operation less confusing for the listener. Zenith advertising claimed that "it's child's play to operate a Zenith and a child delights in doing it.... the Robot Dial is Almost Human .. the greatest advance- ment in ease of tuning since the inception of radio". The robot dial was used on Zenith's 1939 sets having 9 or more tubes. The cabinet, with its wrap-around louvers, was referred to by Zenith as Zephyr style, after the streamlined locomotive designs of the day. The tube lineup for this radio is 6F6G, 5Y4G, 6J5*2, 6L7G, 6F5G, 6U5G, 6K7G*2. It uses a single ended 6F6G output stage. Schematic. I bought this radio from a local seller. Was serviced and replaced numerous out-of-spec components replaced. The shutter dial mechanism was cleaned and lubricated. The tuning belt was good (clearly having been rep-laced in more recent times). Sounds Amazing
Price: 2000 USD
Location: Rutherford, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-16T19:30:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 325 USD
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Brand: Zenith
