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Glenn Roberts
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11-20-2010, 01:17 PM
I have a chance to pickup a model 38-4. I really don't have the room, but is this a set worth getting. The price is good, but wondering if it's a good sounding radio. Your opinions are greatly appreciated.
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11-20-2010, 03:07 PM
I don't recall how well they sound, but with 8 tubes, a 38-4 should be a decent performer. If I'm not mistaken, the 38-4 has a push-pull output? That will help it to sound better than a smaller radio. (I could look this up, but I'm too lazy to do so right now.) Icon_lol
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11-20-2010, 03:31 PM
Yup It's got P/P 6F6's no phase inverter and a rf amp. Boasts 5 watts of audio output. Should be a good performer!
Good luck w/it
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11-20-2010, 04:38 PM
Thanks for the input! Ron it's on Cl in Indy if your interested. It's a tad far for me. He asking $50 for it .
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11-20-2010, 05:27 PM
Thanks but no thanks...go for it if you don't mind the drive...no more consoles for me right now.
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