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Old 03-26-2009, 03:29 PM
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It is a 5-tube radio with a power transformer. An AA5 radio lacks a power transformer and has the tube filaments connected in series to equal the input AC voltage.

So, it's technically not an AA5, but I wouldn't expect anything superior in performance. It may sound good if it has a decent sized speaker.

The styling of the chairside is interesting, and the reverse-painted glass top would be very appealing to some people. If you feel the need to clean the painted side of the glass, be very careful. Some types of paint used on old dial glasses, etc., will wipe right off with water or Windex. I would avoid touching it.

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