In the early '60s (1962-63 I think), Zenith introduced its MJ1035 AM/FM stereo tube type radio. Never heard one working or even saw one up close, but having been made by the original Zenith Radio Corporation it must have been a great-sounding unit in its day. I saw one of these the other day on ebay (actually, they show up every once in a while), with the external speaker and even a cart to hold the entire system. First time I've ever seen an MJ1035 system like this with the matching cart; most I've seen are either the radio alone or the radio with the external speaker for stereo. However, they are almost always in great shape and supposedly work well. I have yet to see a basket-case MJ1035; most Zenith owners took far better care of their sets (MJ1035s and other Zenith models) than to let them fall apart; moreover, most owners kept their Zeniths for years. I would think most other early AM/FM stereo radios from companies like Sears-Silvertone, RCA, et al. (and let's don't forget those great old German sets like Grundig, etc.) are just as good as Zenith, but most older stereo radios of any major manufacturer had better sound, better FM sensitivity/selectivity, etc. than the crummy stuff coming off the lines today. They don't make them like that anymore.
