[PhilcoJohn]

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...

[dixierat]

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.

[jerryhawthorne]

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

[vinzer]

second best sounding AM radio I own.

[SteveJB]

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

[PhilcoJohn]

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 ......

[PhilcoJohn]

And Steve you are lucky to have both. Enjoy them and If you can send use a pic or two of both your radios.

[SteveJB]

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