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Arvin Radio(1950's) Ideas ?

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knightsilver
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2014/05/11 07:32:36 (permalink)
Anyone got a RaspberryPi? 
 
I was giving a 1950's Arvin Radio Model 33R68:


 
Im looking at a low watt HTPC/OTA/AM/FM setup. Maybe a RaspberryPi or low watt ITX.  Or, just a simple RaspberryPI Radio/MP3, battery pack, with a pre-amp and keep the speakers? My biggest concern is heat and the lack of airflow. 
 
Thoughts?
 
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post edited by knightsilver - 2014/05/11 07:35:25
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    Re: Arvin Radio(1950's) Ideas ? 2014/05/15 07:30:27 (permalink)
    I think it's an interesting idea.  However, I like old electronics so if it were me I'd try and restore that instead of mod it.
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    Re: Arvin Radio(1950's) Ideas ? 2014/05/15 11:17:49 (permalink)
    I thought about it, and the tubes, transformer, and choke, Im looking at $400_up.
     
    If I just did the MP3 player, Id have a portable Radio_FM & MP3 player. (Maybe even add a AP/Extender
    wifi, along with the Radio)
     
    Raspberry PI
    http://www.adafruit.com/products/998
    FM:
    http://www.adafruit.com/products/1497
    Amp board:
    https://www.parts-express.com/2x100w-at-4-ohm-tk2050-class-d-audio-amplifier-board-only--320-334
    Batterypack:
    https://www.adafruit.com/products/875
    Switches:
    http://www.adafruit.com/products/377
    Screen:
    http://www.adafruit.com/products/1110
     
    Or would ya just a phone or tablet to control the Radio?
    http://www.adafruit.com/products/1588
     
     
     
     
    post edited by knightsilver - 2014/05/15 11:23:56
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    Re: Arvin Radio(1950's) Ideas ? 2014/05/15 14:37:45 (permalink)
    My radio was manufactured in 1923 and doesn't have FM like yours does.

     
    post edited by Zuhl3156 - 2014/05/15 14:42:05

     
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