Stereo-Konzertschrank KS490WE Export

Grundig (Radio-Vertrieb, RVF, Radiowerke); Fürth/Bayern

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  • Year
  • 1961 ??
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 122336
    • alternative name: Grundig Portugal || Grundig USA / Lextronix

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 11
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)     10 FM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast, 2 Short Wave plus FM or UHF.
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110-240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • 6 Loudspeakers
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Stereo-Konzertschrank KS490WE [Export] - Grundig Radio-Vertrieb, RVF,
  • Shape
  • Console with Push Buttons.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 1570 x 820 x 450 mm / 61.8 x 32.3 x 17.7 inch
  • Source of data
  • - - Data from my own collection

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Forum contributions about this model: Grundig Radio-: Stereo-Konzertschrank KS490WE

Threads: 2 | Posts: 46

I have started the restoration of my KS490WE.  I am not an electronics technician and his is my first  restoration project. While investigating a "buzzing" sound I discovered that the foam surrounds for one of the bass drivers had disintegrated.   The other speakers appear and sound fine.  The questions I have are:

1.  Is it possible to get a replacement (original speaker) for one or both of the bass drivers?  If so, where?

2. If an original replacement is not available, what is a good substitute?  What specifications (5 ohm resistance, what else)?

3.  Would "refoaming" the bass drivers be a better option? NB: They are several options for this here in the US including private companies.

All suggestions will be appreciated.

Laurence W. Stewart, 21.Jan.08

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Hello All:

I am new to this community but I am a great fan of vintage Grundig consoles from the '50's and '60's.  I currently have two beautiful specimens (SO162US and KS490WE) and am considering a third (SO190US).  I am not a skilled technician but have found a wonderful old retired technician who will update them for me.  The SO162US plays and sounds pretty good but I am looking for a part or a part template for my KS490WE.  When the FM band button is depressed on the receiver it rotates a little metal cam which engages the FM clutch* to the tuning flywheel.  On my KS490 that little cam has disintegrated.  It needs to be replaced or, if some one has a manufacturing drawing, I could make one or have one made.  I suspect that this part is very similar across all Grunding receiver chassis and may have to by a junk one to scrap.  Anyone have any leads or other thoughts?

*And disengages the LW/SW1/SW2/BC clutch.

Laurence W. Stewart, 12.Dec.07

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