Blaupunkt Verona tube radio

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This is a 1960’s vintage German tube radio, Blaupunkt Verona tabletop model with AM, FM, SW, and PU bands. It is 18” wide x 8” deep and 13” high and I estimate it weighs 20-25 pounds. When in top working condition, the sound from this radio was great. I used to love listening to stations from all over the world in different languages on the shortwave. It’s clean, the case is wood veneer and in good condition, with the exception of one or two barely visible cracks in the finish (see photo of top). The front and knobs appear to be Bakelite-type material. Left knob (volume) is a little loose, although I can get it to work. Right knob (tuning) works fine. The glass front w the channels/bandwidths show is in perfect condition. I had this radio professionally repaired and cleaned in an old Philadelphia radio shop years ago and it was in full working condition at that time. Now the radio plays but t is static and a hum, so it needs some work, maybe new tubes. T are diagrams for different antennas aw well as tube and fuse diagrams on the back, but I don’t have the original manual/wiring booklet anymore. Also, t are ports on the back to hook up to a turntable or speakers, although you will need the specific cables for that (I don't have them). Because of the glass tubes in the radio, and the high cost of shipping it properly (UPS gave me read more