Well spotted I have that out of the cabinet for some maintenance and the radio up on the main bench is a 1935 Midwest which was called the poor man's Scott - I must say getting it running and listening to it shows just what a strong performer it is - tuner and amplifier wise. I can video it if you like.
I may get lambasted for saying this, but I think the 38-690 is every bit as good as the Philharmonics are, sound and selectivity wise. The Philharmonic has other features that the Philco does not of course...
Yes the 38-690 was a revelation when I got it working. The Philco engineers were certainly on the ball with that radio. Absolute pleasure to use and listen to. I have a 38-116 sitting there that I will get to at some point...maybe...
Steven Mckelvey
Hi Brad
Well spotted I have that out of the cabinet for some maintenance and the radio up on the main bench is a 1935 Midwest which was called the poor man's Scott - I must say getting it running and listening to it shows just what a strong performer it is - tuner and amplifier wise. I can video it if you like.
Apr 23
Brad Winder
Hi Steven,
I have a 37-690 and 38-690; excellent sets!
I may get lambasted for saying this, but I think the 38-690 is every bit as good as the Philharmonics are, sound and selectivity wise. The Philharmonic has other features that the Philco does not of course...
Apr 23
Steven Mckelvey
Hi Brad
Yes the 38-690 was a revelation when I got it working. The Philco engineers were certainly on the ball with that radio. Absolute pleasure to use and listen to. I have a 38-116 sitting there that I will get to at some point...maybe...
Apr 25