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Originally Posted by gadget73
I have two, my Philco 39-116 thats out in the workshop and the Norelco up here on my desk. The Philco I use because its a great performer and sounds good, the Norelco because it also performs very well and fits where I need it to. The Norelco is completely original, other than 2 bad resistors that I had to replace. No hum or any other funny problems, and it looks like its gonna be a PITA to recap, so I'm leaving it alone for as long as I can.
I don't think I've ever taken pics of the Philco in a completely assembled state. Not sure why, its a nice looking thing, other than my slightly botched grille cloth install. Its also completely restored electronically and works very well. |
I never saw a satellite radio receiver hooked up to a Norelco radio before. How does it work for you? Any problems with hum or AC line isolation? Years ago, I had a Grundig 2168 multi-band radio to which I connected a 1950s Webcor reel-to-reel tape deck; it worked well, but that was all tube-type equipment.
What is so difficult about recapping a Norelco radio? Do these sets have the filter caps mounted in such a way that they are difficult or nearly impossible to replace, or are the capacitors a special type which would be difficult to find here in the U.S.?