> [Vintage-Audio] Pilot Radio Corp.

[Vintage-Audio] Pilot Radio Corp.

Keith R. Erickson vintage-audio@mailman.qth.net
Mon May 6 23:05:00 2002


Haven't dug the woofer's out yet, but look in VG condition.

The mid range and High was sealed in deeper with wood screws.
I assume the speakers are "Pilot"

My next step is to take a good look at the speakers.  I can see why the
SA-232 disappeared.

thanks

Keith Erickson kognw@gte.net

----- Original Message -----
From: "JM/CO" <jmerritt2@capecod.net>
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Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 7:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Vintage-Audio] Pilot Radio Corp.


> If memory serves, the SA-232 used 7591-A output tubes and produced about
30
> watts RMS per channel. This is not very relevant in evaluating your
> speakers, however. Examine the speaker drivers (the woofers ). Post
whatever
> information is written on them, hopefully make and model number. Are these
> factory made "Pilot" speakers, or custom models?
> Chuck
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keith R. Erickson <kognw@gte.net>
> To: vintage-audio@mailman.qth.net <vintage-audio@mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Monday, May 06, 2002 7:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [Vintage-Audio] Pilot Radio Corp.
>
>
> >Can you tell me the output from the SA-232, so I can determine the
> >capabilities of the speakers left behind?
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Keith Erickson kognw@gte.net
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "JM/CO" <jmerritt2@capecod.net>
> >To: <vintage-audio@mailman.qth.net>
> >Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 5:42 PM
> >Subject: Re: [Vintage-Audio] Pilot Radio Corp.
> >
> >
> >> The SA-232 is a desirable piece, which is probably why someone pulled
it
> >> out. The rest of that stuff is (relatively) worthless.
> >> Chuck
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: JM/CO <jmerritt2@capecod.net>
> >> To: vintage-audio@mailman.qth.net <vintage-audio@mailman.qth.net>
> >> Date: Monday, May 06, 2002 3:05 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Vintage-Audio] Pilot Radio Corp.
> >>
> >>
> >> >Pilot was one of the better makers of audio stuff in the 40's through
> the
> >> >60's. Some of their components are considered classics today, others
not
> >> >quite. After you open the console, take note of the model numbers of
the
> >> >individual components, and post them here for further comment.
> >> >Chuck N1LNH
> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >From: Keith R. Erickson <kognw@gte.net>
> >> >To: vintage-audio@mailman.qth.net <vintage-audio@mailman.qth.net>
> >> >Date: Sunday, May 05, 2002 9:25 PM
> >> >Subject: [Vintage-Audio] Pilot Radio Corp.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Purchased at a local garage sale was Pilot Radio Corp Ensemble Series
> >> >Model S-170/171 Hi Fi Companion Spkr sys with Tuner/AMP/Speaker
Console.
> >> >
> >> >Inprocess of taking the backs off to see what a got.  Certainly are
> large
> >> >and heavy.
> >> >These two cabinets are about the same size and weight as the cabinet
> that
> >> >the AXIOM 22 MK II was in.  See earlier post.
> >> >
> >> >Does anyone have  experience with these?
> >> >
> >> >Please respond here or direct to my email.
> >> >
> >> >Thanks
> >> >
> >> >Keith Erickson kognw@gte.net
> >> >
> >> >
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