06-09-2013, 10:45 AM
Agree they are a fine set. When right, their reception AND sound is comparable to any top of the line set.
Comparing the 38-116 to the 37-116, in my opinion the 38 sounds better, BUT both are equivalent receivers. I attribute the better sound mainly to the larger cabinet, but it could also be the output circuitry.
The 37 had 6B4Gs driven by a 6F6, and 6F6s can be noisy. The 38 had 6L6s driven by 6J5s, which is, again, in my opinion, a slightly better system.
Comparing the 38-116 to the 37-116, in my opinion the 38 sounds better, BUT both are equivalent receivers. I attribute the better sound mainly to the larger cabinet, but it could also be the output circuitry.
The 37 had 6B4Gs driven by a 6F6, and 6F6s can be noisy. The 38 had 6L6s driven by 6J5s, which is, again, in my opinion, a slightly better system.
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