... and that's number two! Philips D-8444.

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  1. 325addict

    325addict New Member

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    After my first serious boombox (Sanyo M 9994LU) since..... ehhh.... 1983, I now got the second one. That's a very special one for me, as it was available at the same moment as I and my brother got our first boombox: a Philips D-8414. I was looking with big eyes at that big woofer in the middle....

    OK, now back to reality and back to 2024: YES, I know there's a bad gear in it and I already bought a replacement. And YES, I know sound is not the greatest, you would definitely expect more bass than it actually produces and also, the maximum SPL is not that great. I know, I know, I know! Nevertheless... it is THAT special to me that I now bought a near mint one, only missing the antenna. But: I already HAVE a D-8444 which is in very bad condition, but the antenna is still in one piece [​IMG]

    Now let's keep fingers crossed it will not be damaged on its trip from Germany to the Netherlands...
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    Mister X Moderator Staff Member

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    Nice find, sometimes the Magnovox Version pops up over here, I'm not sure what the difference is but I bet ours doesn't have the cool multi-band tuning.
     
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    Congrats! :)
    Having something special after a long time is great!
     
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