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#1

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.
Glenn Icon_biggrin

Happily back in Illinois..not.
#2

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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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
#3

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
Terry

When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!

Terry
#4

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 .

Happily back in Illinois..not.
#5

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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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN




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