1975-1977 Sony Model TFM-9440W AM/FM Solid State Transistor Radio Sounds Great!

1975-1977 Sony Model TFM-9440W AM/FM Solid State Transistor Radio Sounds Great!

DESCRIPTION:One listen and you will see why Sony was a dominant electronics import manufacturer throughout the seventies and eighties. Solid state transistorradio manufactured by Sony in mid to late 1970s time frame in excellent working andexcellent physical condition. Modern style design withwalnut grain covering and brushed aluminum trim.

SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM and FM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Clear and resonant with excellent selectivity and sensitivity.

CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory constructed wood cabinet with walnut grain vinyl covering. Not repainted. No touch ups. No over spray. The wood cabinet is strong and sturdy. The controls panel and aluminum trim is in excellent original condition with no cracks, no chips, no major scratches. Function lettering and numbering is not worn off. Grill fabric is original with no rips, no fraying, no separation along edges. The grill cloth in excellent condition.

KNOBS: Factory original matching tuning and and volume knobs are silver chrome with black centers in excellent condition with no paint flaking or rub off.

LOGO:Original Sonylogo on left corner of grill is in excellent condition and securely attached.

DIAL LIGHT:None.

CLOCK:No clock.

INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection.The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected.

POWER CORD: The original power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.

BACKING BOARD:Original factory fiberboard cover is in excellent condition and securely mounted.

FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom labels.

PROVENANCE: Previous owner identity is not known. Has been in our reserve inventories for a long time.Was gently used thenstored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to cigarette smoking, moisture, cooking grease, pets or carpet.

DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13.5\” x 5.5\” x 7.5\” (l x w x h)

WEIGHT: 5 lbs 4 oz

COLOR: Simulated \”walnut\” grain

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Product: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.

Category: radio

Cabinet construction: wood

Period: 1970s

Country of manufacture:Japan

Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis.Solid state transistor circuit.