[Boatanchors] Collins 75S-3 vs. Collins 51J-4

[W8KZW]

I ran a  75S-3 with my Central Electronics 100V for years back in the '70s &
'80s as WB5KZW (anybody work me?). I sold the transmitter - bad move on my
part - and moved to a 75S-3B as my S-line receiver when I acquired a 32S-3.

I have, within the last few months, acquired another 100V, a 75S-3, and a
51J-4, all of which are beautiful.

Both receivers need a little bench time, and I thought I'd get some opinions
on one compared to the other to help me decide which one to start on!  I
won't be running AM, and it will be about 50/50 ssb vs. CW.  The general
coverage RX of the J-4 is of little value to me in the tradeoff, but I think
it gets the nod in the "looks cool" category.

Thanks in advance for the input.

73,
Jeff
W8KZW
www.w8kzw.homestead.com