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Pondering a Midwest

TA Forbes
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10-11-2013, 03:12 PM

+1, Arran.

I thought the same about this set, but was curious about them and hence purchased it.

The only 'tube stuffing" here might be the separate oscillator, dual diode second detector, and dual 5Y3 rectifiers.

However, as I stated before, the reception is excellent. Sound quality is not bad, but not in the same league as other "high tube count" sets that I have.

Oh yes, the type of plastic used for the knobs/escutchion on these '40s Midwests does not stand the test of time well, and is usually a bit "droopy."

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Pondering a Midwest - by Jayce - 10-08-2013, 04:33 PM

RE: Pondering a Midwest - by codefox1 - 10-08-2013, 06:14 PM

RE: Pondering a Midwest - by Jayce - 10-08-2013, 07:43 PM

RE: Pondering a Midwest - by Arran - 10-09-2013, 12:33 AM

RE: Pondering a Midwest - by TA Forbes - 10-09-2013, 01:06 PM

RE: Pondering a Midwest - by Jayce - 10-09-2013, 04:26 PM

RE: Pondering a Midwest - by Arran - 10-09-2013, 10:18 PM

RE: Pondering a Midwest - by TA Forbes - 10-11-2013, 03:12 PM

RE: Pondering a Midwest - by Arran - 10-11-2013, 11:14 PM

RE: Pondering a Midwest - by y2kbruce - 10-12-2013, 05:29 PM

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