Garbage picked this console. In great shape but i plug it in and nothing powers up at all. Wondering where to begin. I am new to restoration but very interested.

Check the power transformer for being open. If it is look at that audio output section for burned resistors, and shorted output transistors.

:Garbage picked this console. In great shape but i plug it in and nothing powers up at all. Wondering where to begin. I am new to restoration but very interested.
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Look for a line fuse. Most larger units had them by the 60's. Should be located near where the line power comes into the chassis.

If it does have a fuse, and it has popped, keep in mind that fuses don't blow for no reason. Chances are the set has a bad filter cap in the power supply, or some similar fault that caused excessive current draw. Try amother fuse of the correct size; if it pops again in short order, plan to do some troubleshooting.

::Garbage picked this console. In great shape but i plug it in and nothing powers up at all. Wondering where to begin. I am new to restoration but very interested.
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:Look for a line fuse. Most larger units had them by the 60's. Should be located near where the line power comes into the chassis.
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:If it does have a fuse, and it has popped, keep in mind that fuses don't blow for no reason. Chances are the set has a bad filter cap in the power supply, or some similar fault that caused excessive current draw. Try amother fuse of the correct size; if it pops again in short order, plan to do some troubleshooting.
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:::Garbage picked this console. In great shape but i plug it in and nothing powers up at all. Wondering where to begin. I am new to restoration but very interested.
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::Look for a line fuse. Most larger units had them by the 60's. Should be located near where the line power comes into the chassis.
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::If it does have a fuse, and it has popped, keep in mind that fuses don't blow for no reason. Chances are the set has a bad filter cap in the power supply, or some similar fault that caused excessive current draw. Try amother fuse of the correct size; if it pops again in short order, plan to do some troubleshooting.
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:thanks for the info to both. Any idea where i could find a manual etc to outline the things you are referencing?

::thanks for the info to both. Any idea where i could find a manual etc to outline the things you are referencing?
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I think Astro-Sonic was a line made by Magnavox. Try a Google search with "Magnavox" and the model number of the set (paper label pasted on the back or inside). Radiomuseum.com may have some service info on this set.

Correction, radiomuseum.org.

:Correction, radiomuseum.org.
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How can i reference my model number to year made? 1st684a.

:Garbage picked this console. In great shape but i plug it in and nothing powers up at all. Wondering where to begin. I am new to restoration but very interested.
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Hi Justin, looks like Astro-sonic is made by Magnavox might help you narrow your search a bit. Good Luck