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Radiola 18 question
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I agree Doug. These old trf sets do sound much better by adding a matching trans to use a modern pm type spkr. I use the 8" full range muzak type spkrs in my personal vintage collection of RCA 100A/or early AK type metal spkr housings. Those muzak type 8" spkrs retrofit nicely using a custom-cut wood baffle board, and no appearance change to orig spkr housing at all. The muzak type pm ( overhead ceiling) spkrs can be found for cheap or free anywhere a old office or retail business ceiling is being demolished for remodels with multi-tap spkr transformers attached!I once found 12 of each ( good as new for free) at a old "EyeMasters" Store being remodeled. Those old grid-type drop-in ceiling tiles do hold some good treasures that demo remodel contractors know nothing about!Most of the time, all those good spkr items go into a construction dumpster!
As for my "customers" orig RCA 100A, it worked great so I left it orig. I was surprised it sounded good also after all those yrs! Icon_wink


Messages In This Thread
Radiola 18 question - by Texasrocker - 12-18-2008, 02:38 AM
Re: Radiola 18 question - by Ron Ramirez - 12-18-2008, 05:44 PM
Re: Radiola 18 question - by Texasrocker - 12-18-2008, 10:08 PM
Re: Radiola 18 question - by Doug Houston - 12-28-2008, 04:28 PM
Re: Radiola 18 question - by Texasrocker - 01-04-2009, 11:23 PM
Re: Radiola 18 question - by Jim Berg - 01-04-2009, 11:45 PM
Re: Radiola 18 question - by Texasrocker - 01-05-2009, 01:15 AM



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