Welcome to 'The Analog Vault,' where vintage technology meets timeless sound. Here, each radio, amplifier, and tape recorder has been selected for its iconic design and potential to be revived. For those seeking not just an object, but a piece of sonic history.
This Sony ICF-704L is a perfectly working vintage portable radio receiver, distinguished by a refined Space Age design and a beautifully balanced, strongly rounded form. Its soft, generous curves give the radio a sculptural presence, typical of forward-looking Sony design from the classic analog era. A key aesthetic highlight is the entire front panel made of perforated silver aluminum, finished like a fine metal mesh (retina-style), both elegant and functional. This aluminum grille contrasts harmoniously with the silver plastic body, grey details, and a transparent plexiglass element, resulting in a design that feels light, modern, and timeless at once.
Beyond its design, the ICF-704L delivers surprisingly good sound quality, thanks to a Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) moving-coil loudspeaker with a 10.2 cm (4 inch) diameter. This high-quality speaker ensures clear, full-bodied audio for both speech and music. The radio covers LW (Long Wave), MW (Medium Wave / AM), and FM (VHF) bands and is suitable for everyday listening as well as private use via the headphone / earphone jack. The unit operates on 230 V AC (50 Hz) or 4 × AA (R6) batteries, offering flexibility between home and portable use. An excellent example of Space Age-inspired Sony electronics, ideal for collectors, vintage audio enthusiasts, or as a refined statement object in a retro or mid-century interior.
DETAILS
· Manufacturer: Sony
· Model: ICF-704L
· Type: Portable radio receiver
· Condition: Perfectly working
· Bands: LW (Long Wave), MW (AM / Medium Wave), FM / VHF
· Loudspeaker: Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) moving-coil speaker, Ø 10.2 cm (4 inch), very good sound quality
· Audio output: Headphone / earphone jack for private listening
· Power supply: 230V AC, 50 Hz; DC 6 V via 4 × AA (R6) batteries
· Design: Space Age style with strongly rounded, organic form
· Front panel: Fully perforated silver aluminum grille (retina-style)
· Finish: Silver plastic body, grey accents, transparent plexiglass element
· Dimensions: Approx. 28.3 × 15.4 × 8.4 cm (W × H × D)
· Dimensions (inches): Approx. 11.1 × 6.1 × 3.3 in
· Authentic vintage Sony analog radio
· Ideal for collectors, design lovers, or refined retro display.
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