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We used the LED dial lights, as that is what my friend Rick wanted. Also the copper colored solid state replacement looks neat in the tube socket. Yes, we could have used diodes as well. I understand the SS replacement has the dropping resistor or thermister in it to prevent surge to the filters and power supply. I am amazed how much bass an old radio like that can produce. The most expensive was the buttons, inserts and for the tuning and tone push/pull buttons. At least the IF and RF cans seemed to be ok and intact. I did touch up the 455 KHZ cans, and slight calibration of the dial. Other than that not bad for a radio older than me. (And I"m almost 65). Grill cloth is not the exact same pattern that was with the radio when it was made, but is the pattern for one of the other console models. The one that was in there when I got it was nothing more than an off-white bed sheet.
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