05-22-2012, 04:42 AM
I just received my newly restored Philco 38-690 and was disappointed that my three other consoles all sound better and have no hum. They are a Zenith 12A58, an RCA 811, and a rare 1932 Story and Clark.
The Philco was completely re-capped, has all new old stock tubes, and bad resistors were replaced. I could NOT get my guy to replace the components in the two tubs. One tweeter was bad and he hooked up a modern tweeter in it's place. He also put in an FM tuner in the rear that can be switched on and off. That tuner is the ONLY sound producer as all other bands are silent. Worst is the heavy hum that lessens as you turn down the bass and also lessens when you turn up the volume. Does anyone have any idea what needs to be done? I now have over $3,400 into it and am far from happy. I bought it since everyone said it was Philco's best and the best sounding radio they ever owned. HELP!
The Philco was completely re-capped, has all new old stock tubes, and bad resistors were replaced. I could NOT get my guy to replace the components in the two tubs. One tweeter was bad and he hooked up a modern tweeter in it's place. He also put in an FM tuner in the rear that can be switched on and off. That tuner is the ONLY sound producer as all other bands are silent. Worst is the heavy hum that lessens as you turn down the bass and also lessens when you turn up the volume. Does anyone have any idea what needs to be done? I now have over $3,400 into it and am far from happy. I bought it since everyone said it was Philco's best and the best sounding radio they ever owned. HELP!
