[rfeenstra]

Two 15 tubers side by side!  Tonally, with a hifi transmitter, the 37-116 has the advantage.  Better extended treble even though the Zenith has a tweeter.  Interestingly, if I detune the Zenith slightly, the high frequency response improves.  I think I'll put it on the spectrum analyzer and see if I can broaden the IF by stagger tuning the transformers slightly.  The analyzer gives a good picture of what is happening.  I'll also analyze the tone control circuit to see if I can change a couple of values to improve response.  I'm not overly impressed with Zenith's system!  Ya gotta love the dial though.  Only problem is the dial light does a nice job of lighting the black trim but not the dial.

The curved veneer problem that I need to deal with is obvious.  (Oops!  That photo is upside down). Any experts out there with advice?