11-24-2012, 08:01 PM
And this thread answered my question about the Sparton Cabinet!
I could not tell that it was the Selectronne model when I looked at the chassis photos. That is a VERY good radio!! Sparton, along with several other manufacturers, offered sets that featured 45 tube output long after they had made the switch to the 6V filament tubes. There was (and continues to be today) many who felt that the older triode gave a clearer, cleaner sound.
Personally, I believe that the 6A3 and 6B4G triodes from that period were just as good as the 45, and offered more power out.
I could not tell that it was the Selectronne model when I looked at the chassis photos. That is a VERY good radio!! Sparton, along with several other manufacturers, offered sets that featured 45 tube output long after they had made the switch to the 6V filament tubes. There was (and continues to be today) many who felt that the older triode gave a clearer, cleaner sound.
Personally, I believe that the 6A3 and 6B4G triodes from that period were just as good as the 45, and offered more power out.
