Blondes have more fun

[Nolan Woodbury]

Nothing earth shattering to report here, just my latest find:



As one can usually expect from these later Zenith table radios, this C730E didn't need much. Just replacing a weak 35C5 output tube restored its booming sound quality. All the caps have been replaced, save for a suspicious-looking waxy one still attached to the radio/photo switch junction. I might change it just to be sure. There's a bit of lifting/dryness on the oak faceplate, but the 'dots' on the dial lens are reflections. This radio is in very nice condition; even the 'heavy' knobs (not potmetal) have very little wear. I'll take it down for a thorough cleaning, but there are a few ahead of it.



As far as I can tell, I now have the C730 in every color/finish option. It took some searching, but 'Blondie' is now in the fold to stay! These radios make being a vintage-audiophile easy as falling asleep...and this one will be playing tonight when I do-