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Old 03-16-2012, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jeyurkon View Post
I think they painted all these surfaces black to reduce the amount of light that would shine on the wall behind the set from all the tube filaments.

I don't think they would have carefully included the top vent grooves/holes for any other reason.

John
In support of your theory John, the Merrill cabinet was not painted black below the chassis in the speaker chamber.

Pete
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