[RadioSvit]

And I adore consoles for their wonderful and unique sound and for their unique design. Now in my collection of 9 pieces and two chassis (RCA 811K and Scott Phantom deLUXE), I think it's very small. However, I had to service many devices that did not belong to me and therefore I can express my opinion about this type of radio and the approach to its manufacture in different countries. Usually in Europe simple radio consoles with number of radio lamps no more than 7 ... 8 were built. And in each country tried to apply the national features. For example, radio consoles of Italian companies were very rich in accessories and beauty of style, but quite simple in design radio. German pre-war consoles were also very simple, moreover, in my opinion - with a very specific and ugly design. I don't like them. Phillips, as always, was very versatile. But I like American radio consoles the most for their technical excellence and beautiful design and ... Swedish, for the beautiful veneer and elegant handmade inlay. That's why in my collection I left this wonderful DUKS of the year 50 and all the Americans I had