04-27-2009, 07:31 AM
Hi all,
I picked up the 38-2 this weekend. I cleaned the cabinet and the bad news is that much of the original finish is gone. So, it will have to go into the refinishing Que. The good news is that other than a couple of easily repaired chips in the rear, the veneer is all present.
Ron- I noticed that there is a '4' engraved on one of the inside cabinet pieces, so I'm thinking this may be another cabinet from shop '4'.
Anyway, I noticed that the filter caps had been replaced, probably in the 60's, by the looks of them, so I decided to give the radio a try. Now, for you newbies, this is a risky procedure and should only be done with the proper equipment and procedures. I use a Sencore PR-57 isolated variac with full current monitoring.
I brought the power up slowly while monitoring the current draw. All was normal and at 100 volts the radio played very well with no hum. I was surprised at the performance and fidelity. It reminded me of the 37-116.
I think it will be a very nice radio and a good performer when refinished and fully recapped.
Ed
I picked up the 38-2 this weekend. I cleaned the cabinet and the bad news is that much of the original finish is gone. So, it will have to go into the refinishing Que. The good news is that other than a couple of easily repaired chips in the rear, the veneer is all present.
Ron- I noticed that there is a '4' engraved on one of the inside cabinet pieces, so I'm thinking this may be another cabinet from shop '4'.
Anyway, I noticed that the filter caps had been replaced, probably in the 60's, by the looks of them, so I decided to give the radio a try. Now, for you newbies, this is a risky procedure and should only be done with the proper equipment and procedures. I use a Sencore PR-57 isolated variac with full current monitoring.
I brought the power up slowly while monitoring the current draw. All was normal and at 100 volts the radio played very well with no hum. I was surprised at the performance and fidelity. It reminded me of the 37-116.
I think it will be a very nice radio and a good performer when refinished and fully recapped.
Ed
