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Export Designation
WE suffix features bilingual English and French rear markings for international distribution.
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01 / 03Grundig Type 5077 WE Tube Radio — photograph 3
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
The Grundig Type 5077 WE is an export-specification tabletop tube radio featuring a polished wood veneer cabinet with top sound diffusion. The rear fiberboard panel displays complete tube complement schematics, multi-voltage selector settings, and multi-language terminal labeling.
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Push-Pull Output Stage
Dual EL95 power pentodes deliver low-distortion audio output.
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Acoustic Venting
Top-mounted grille radiates high frequencies upward for ambient sound dispersion.
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Multi-Voltage Power Supply
Switchable transformer operates across 110 V to 240 V mains standards.
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Comprehensive Rear Chart
Diagram on the back panel maps every vacuum tube location for streamlined service.
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Tape Input & Output
Dedicated DIN port allows connection to contemporary reel-to-reel magnetic recorders.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
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Maker
Grundig Radio-Werke GmbH, Fürth (Bay)
Origin
West Germany
Year
1957
Department
audio
Dimensions
61.5 × 37.0 × 27.0 cm
Packed shipment
5 kg · 45 × 32 × 30 cm
Model
Type 5077 WE
Tube Complement
ECC85, ECH81, EBF89, EAA91, ECC83, EL95, EL95, EM34/35 (or EM84)
Power Requirements
AC 110, 125, 160, 220, 240 V (50 Hz, approx. 55 W)
Cabinet Material
Wood veneer with plastic top acoustic vent
Antenna Input
300 Ω FM dipole terminals
Audio Connections
Tape recorder DIN socket, ground, external loudspeaker (approx. 5 Ω)
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Grundig Type 5077 WE Tube Radio — photograph 1
Detail № 02 · Grundig Type 5077 WE Tube Radio — photograph 2
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Grundig Type 5077 WE Tube Radio; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Audio Engineering
Top-Fired Spatial Diffusion
The top-mounted slatted acoustic grille visible in photo 1 directed high-frequency sound upward to create an immersive room-filling listening experience, highlighting West German acoustic design innovation during the mid-century hi-fi transition.
Global Reach
Built for Worldwide Living Rooms
The rear panel in photo 2 details English and French terminal markings alongside multi-voltage capability, showcasing Grundig's post-war engineering prowess as a premier exporter of sophisticated European domestic entertainment electronics.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1945
Founding of Grundig
Max Grundig establishes the manufacturing firm in Fürth, Bavaria.
1954
3D Sound Introduction
Grundig introduces multi-directional speaker systems across its premium radio lines.
1957
Model 5077 Launch
Production begins for the 5077 series, featuring push-pull audio amplification.
1958
Export Expansion
WE export models ship worldwide with multi-lingual panel printing and flexible mains taps.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The wooden cabinet exhibits light surface scuffs, finish wear, and minor dust accumulation along edges. The original rear fiberboard panel is intact with legible screen printing and minor perimeter edge fraying. Rear connectors and vents remain complete without structural cracking.
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InspectedCabinet Wood Finish
Veneer shows slight surface marking and dust consistent with age, maintaining rich wood grain.
✓
InspectedTop Vent Grille
Off-white slatted plastic insert and inner speaker fabric are intact with minor age yellowing.
✓
InspectedRear Service Panel
Original hardboard cover remains secured by metal clips, with clean and legible factory typography.
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InspectedConnectors & Hardware
DIN input, external speaker sockets, and twin-lead antenna terminals are firmly seated.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Grundig Type 5077 WE Tube Radio