1958 RCA Victor Mark IX “Stereo Twins” SHP-9

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Hepcats Haven

I have always been a fan of RCA. I like the styling of their units and they always seem to be reliable. I was cruising Craigslist as usual, when I saw this unit in Merced and decided to zip down and pick it up. Overall, it’s in great shape, but the needle needs to be replaced. The cabinets of both units are also in good condition.

Obviously, this unit is called “Stereo Twins” because it has the main unit and a matching satellite speaker. This sort of set up fills a room with sound, it’s fantastic!

Someone at some point mounted a Heathkit tuner (AJ-14) into the record storage area. I am not sure if I am sold on it yet. I might remove it so it looks more original. When I checked with our good friend Justin at Stellar Electronics, he said that he has only seen these units with a phonograph. He said the Heathkits were usually sold as kits which were assembled after you bought them. So, this is a DIY job.

This still has the original 45 adapter.

Justin was also able to help me find a replacement needle (EVM-80x), thanks Justin!

The speaker fabric is in fantastic original condition. This set was cared for and loved by someone to be in this great of shape.

This looks great in our office and will really be a nice addition to all the other vintage audio equipment in our collection. I have alway been drawn to vintage electronics, and I love the quality of the sound they produce.

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Julio Russinyol | June 30, 2016 at 5:42 am

Another amazing find,I wish I was that lucky down here in South Florida. Enjoy your cool Twins!

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- Hepcat Restorations | June 30, 2016 at 5:47 am
  
  Thanks Julio!
  
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Bernie | November 13, 2017 at 3:48 pm

Was it hard to change the needle? We just bought one, and ordered a new needle for it, but can’t seem to find anything online that says how to change it. Maybe it will say when we get the needle, but thought I would ask you, too. Thanks!!

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- Hepcats Haven | November 25, 2017 at 9:34 pm
  
  I ended up selling the units before I had to change the needle.
  
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Kyle | January 22, 2018 at 11:34 am

May I ask what you paid and sold for? Where did everyone find the replacement needle? Not having luck.

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Kyle | January 22, 2018 at 11:40 am

Where did everyone find a replacement needle? I’m not having any luck. May I ask what you paid/sold for?

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Ken | March 18, 2018 at 10:02 pm

Can anyone give me a value on this? I have 1 that is like new condition inside and out.

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- Joe | April 8, 2018 at 3:40 am
  
  Hello, I recently bought one in excellent condtion with the original AM FM tuner .I paid $23.10 at a auction
  
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  - Vaughn | June 11, 2021 at 4:36 am
    
    Would you be interested in selling your stereo?
    
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- Vaughn | June 11, 2021 at 4:31 am
  
  Hi, would you be interested in selling ?
  
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penpy | September 15, 2020 at 5:32 pm

Hello, we recently acquired one of these units as well but are having some difficulty replacing the needle. Would you be willing to share with me where you found your replacement and how you went about it?

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- Vaughn | June 11, 2021 at 4:30 am
  
  Hi, would you be interested in selling ? I’ve been looking for one of these stereos as my grandma used to have one
  
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