Nick,
I am in Red Wing, Minnesota. I found your name on the mailing list. I have had this R-1051 in my storage for some time. I bought it with some receivers that I was familiar with, knowing nothing about this one.
Could you take a minute and suggest what I should do with it (trying to clear out my storage). I realize this is quite an unusual high tech piece of equipment. I build vintage style amplifiers, but my tuner knowledge is limited.
Anyway, are collectors interested in these monsters? I do sell stuff on ebay. This thing is so heavy to ship. As a guy who appreciates a well built piece of electronics I find this model amazing.
Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. I have extensive pictures of it. Sending you a few.
William Odell