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I do not care what anyone says - PhilcoJohn - 07-12-2013
Listen guys.. I do will not change my mind on what anyone else puts on this board, But my 38-116 console in my own radio collection is the best sounding radio I own... And Thanks to all your help insisting I change out a couple of tubes that might have been weak! Thanks again. Would love too know how the other owners think about their console...
RE: I do not care what anyone says - dixierat - 07-12-2013
My 38-116 is probably my best sounding console.It will probably improve bass when I build a back for it.I'll eventually restore my 1947 Magnavox Belvedere and suspect it will give the Philco a challenge. Later Hi Fi AM radios in my collection are excluded from the comparison.
RE: I do not care what anyone says - jerryhawthorne - 07-12-2013
PJ, I restored one electrically for a friend but never got to listen to it in the cabinet with the back. It sounded really nice with the speaker setting on the bench. I would guess great in the cabinet with the back. Really a great radio.
Jerry
RE: I do not care what anyone says - vinzer - 07-13-2013
second best sounding AM radio I own.
RE: I do not care what anyone says - SteveJB - 07-14-2013
Mine is excellent. It plays as well as my 38-690 and they are my two best players. I am lucky to have each.
Steve
RE: I do not care what anyone says - PhilcoJohn - 07-15-2013
Steve.... What would you say the difference is between the 690 and the 116.. I do not think I will not be so lucky to find a 690 for a reasonable cost. And I dont think I will ever hear one up close to hear the difference. What would you say the difference is since you have both consoles.... Thanks in advance ......
RE: I do not care what anyone says - PhilcoJohn - 07-15-2013
And Steve you are lucky to have both. Enjoy them and If you can send use a pic or two of both your radios.
RE: I do not care what anyone says - SteveJB - 07-16-2013
I am out of town this week so I'll send pics next week. I really can't tell the difference in sound quality between the two. They both play very well. I don't think you are missing much with a 38 116 from the 690. The 690 uses a pot for bass control (left side switch). That may be the only real difference that I could tell as I can really vary the bass anyway I want.
Steve