Weltron GEC 2005 stereo with 8 track player

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Weltron (Techwood) Model 2005 stereo released in 1970 with an 8 track player GEC (General Electric Company) The stereo looks like a science fiction depiction of a UFO space ship. Some people believe it was inspired by the classic futuristic sci-fi movie 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). Which might have had some part but also man landing on the moon had a lot of influence. It has a built in AM/FM stereo, automatic record changer turntable with 33 1/3 – 45 – 78 rpm speeds, built in speakers, 8 track player / cassette play & recorder. The top of the stereo has a large round smoked perspex lid which looks like a space ship door when opened. Internal green lights and psychedelic turntable display made it easy to operate in the dark. Jacks for microphones and headphones made it functional for all occasions. The AUX jacks allow for additional speakers or to play your TV or CD player via the stereo. Includes the "Optional extra" a spun metal pedestal support stand which screws into the base of the unit. Finished in black paint. In good shape cosmetically and complete except no turntable needle and a few general wear scratches . The rare original lid is almost perfect with no chips or cracks but shows a little stress around one of the mounting screws. Operationally it will need to be serviced, bulbs replaced. I have plugged it in and the speakers read more

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