The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RADIOGRAM
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The straight part
We know that "Old piece of furniture/sound diagnostic aid" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old piece of furniture/sound diagnostic aid = radiogram.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RADIOGRAM mean?
RADIOGRAM noun- A message, like a telegram, transmitted by radio rather than wires.
- An entertainment device that combined a radio and a record player or gramophone.
- A radiograph