Transformered AM/FM sets ?

[radiotvnut]

I've had a couple Truetones (Western Auto) and Sparton AM/FM sets from the '50's that used a power transformer. I've got a '51 Silvertone AM/FM that uses a power transformer. I think power transformer style AM/FM sets were still fairly common, especially the better units, during the '50's.

[Hemingray]

My 60s Arvin tabletop AM/FM radio has a transformered supply, and rides on a set of 6AQ5s in a P-P configuration for big sound.

[marty59]

I believe it was more of a cost issue than anything and decient power output meant more B+ required. I restored an old Coronado AM/FM table radio that was transformered and with a SE 6V6 output. Really put out nice sound at a good volume into a 5x7 oval speaker.