[MrFixr55]

Hi Bryan, 

Yeah, set the output of that Denon to "line" and use that.  You can get a 2 RCA Female - RCA Male Adaptor to get both channels, but right are just evaluating the audio section, which, after your work should be rather good.  Not Fisher 800C good but good.

If you get good shortwave, the alignments are likely good enough.  I don't have a signal generator but I have restored many radios (at least electronically) and for AM radios, you can survive without one.  (FM and TV is a different story.)

You may want to dig up the Emerson. If it is an AA5 (12SK7, 12SA7, 12SQ7, 50L6, 35Z5), these are very easy radios to fix.  Just replace the filter caps and the paper caps (there are only about 5 or 6).  Wiring should be in good shape.  You can then compare the performance of this with your Philco.  If you buy the signal generator, you are heading down the path to becoming a hobbyist.

Good luck, Best Regards, and keep posting your progress!