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Philco 38-116 console
I recently found a nice old Philco console. It's from 1938 and the model is 38-116. This is a 15 tube radio and it plays well on both am and shortwave. I am surprised at the sound quality of this radio on local am music stations. It's not as good as fm but better than my new Sony sourround system sounds on am.
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OOOoooooh! A 38-116X!
You've got probably what I would call the pinnacle of Philco radio, and probably antique radio in general in terms of sound and quality. I had one of those that I sadly sold before I ever had the chance to get working (needed the space ) The only thing that comes close IMO is the model 16, which predates your 1938 model by a couple years. In 1939 they came up with the "Mystery Control" gimmick, which sold well, but the sound quality doesn't even come close from what I understand. Enjoy her! Be proud to know you have the best Philco ever made, and quite valuable as well.
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Yep, that's a 39-116. Had one of those years ago. I never did get the "mystery control" working, but then again I never really tried
Nice sets
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lead and solder on the new. Practice on a junker tube radio first if you haven't done this before. |
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