Old radio guys - ever hear of a Normende Sterling Parsifal radio?

[LeeH]

My friend picked up this Normende Sterling Parsifal Broadcast Shortwave FM Radio at a thrift store. Works, but one channel doesn't play. Since there are multiple speakers on each channel, I'm thinking it might just be a tube issue. It's in pretty amazing condition.

Any idea what year this would be from? Value?

Thanks!

[craigster59]

Looks like they go from $150-250 depending on condition. 1960-61 vintage.
Parsifal-Stereo E17 Ch= 1/616 Radio Nordmende, Norddeutsche

[jpk]

This looks like the exact model:

Sterling Parsifal-us Ch= 1/616US Radio Nordmende, Norddeutsc

It's not stereo, but there are a pair of main output tubes. Look for the pair of EL84 tubes. Swap them and see if the sound comes from the other set of speakers.

The controls and dial look very much like old Blaupunkt.

[LeeH]

Originally Posted by jpk

This looks like the exact model:

Sterling Parsifal-us Ch= 1/616US Radio Nordmende, Norddeutsc

It's not stereo, but there are a pair of main output tubes. Look for the pair of EL84 tubes. Swap them and see if the sound comes from the other set of speakers.

The controls and dial look very much like old Blaupunkt.

Great idea on the tubes! I have an old tube tester and was going to check them, but this seems to make more sense.