Re: Super Eight Radios

Posted by ScottG On 2010/11/5 23:52:19

Valves are pretty easy to find. Before buying Soviet or Chinese, I'd try to find NOS or good used American or Western European units as the quality can be better than the offshore stuff. Antique Electronic Supply (www.tubesandmore.com) is a good source for new and used valves and other radio supplies.

Also, before sinking a bunch of money into new valves, make sure your condensors (aka capacitors) are within acceptable tolerances. Although car radios may differ, I've found that in most older AC/DC sets leaky condensors cause more trouble than burned out valves.