60's RCA radio muddy audio

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by tom.j.fla

Your radio is listed as SAMS 832-7. Since the problem is on both bands, most likely in the audio stages,bad cap or transistor. All the best, Tom.J

I have a couple of that model. RCA out did themselves with that model!
I found, years ago that the output transistors needed resoldering, as they ran rather hot. It's the ones with the heatsinks. Just hit the PC board connections with a little fresh solder an you should good to go.