Another question for those who were "there"...

[zeno]

Originally Posted by Jon A.

Wasn't there obviously but I figure that for the most part major design change=epic fail off the starting block regardless of maker. Same goes for software.

Very true. With transistors
you also have a different infant mortality rate. If one lasts a few
minutes the failure rate drops to near zero and only rises slightly
over the years. Thats why so many survivors with high miles usually
need caps, resistors & connections but rarely transistors/ IC's.
Most of our failures were out of the box either instantly or in a
few minutes. If it ran OK for a while you prob wouldnt see it for a long time.
Thats one reason we unpacked & tested most new sets as we sold
them.

73 Zeno