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Incidentally, does anyone else think it's a bit strange to have a stereo console unit with only one speaker mounted in it?

I was a little apprehensive about the heat shield that sits underneath the large tube (the 5U4GB) on the amp, because it is crumbling a bit on one of the corners (which I think is visible in the the close up picture). Is it possible or desirable to attempt to seal the edge, or is it wisest to just leave it alone, and avoid disturbing it as much as possible?
-Kevin

If it only has a single speaker then there was probably an outboard companion speaker to go with it at one time. The whole Stereo concept had not really taken hold in the marketplace at that time and I guess many folks opted to live without it if their records weren't Stereo. In the early/mid-60s I personally never forked over the extra buck for the albums that were available in Stereo and the ones I heard weren't always impressive. You may note that this unit also does not do Stereo FM. Funny I don't see any sort of Balance control?

Hmm, looking at the schematic I don't see a Stereo output stage! We better call this a MONO unit that had stereo inputs combined to mono out.

As for the heat-shield. Just don't bother it. I'm opting to say nothing more about it because a political debate may ensue.