[Boatanchors] AR-88 comments, value?

[Richard Knoppow]

-----Original Message-----
>From: Al Klase <ark at ar88.net>
>Sent: Sep 3, 2013 1:04 PM
>To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] AR-88 comments, value?
>
>Ian,
>
>The AR-88 is a much better radio in almost every way than an SX-28. The 
>latter was a high-end consumer product.  The AR-88 is a PROFESSIONAL 
>receiver, and may well have been the best general coverage radio in the 
>world when it was introduced.  Don't be seduced by the PP 6V6's in the 
>28.  The single ended 6K6 in the AR-88 sounds better in side-by-side 
>tests on a quality speaker (Altec 604).  The reason is the the RCA guys 
>had a handle on negative feedback.  Reduced IMD results in better 
>performance on noisy signals.
>
>Richard K's price range is pretty good.  At the retail level, a proper 
>S-meter is a $200 adder.  I don't see any advantage to the LF model 
>unless you just hate the broadcast band.
>
>Like any radio this age, TLC, i.e. recapping, is in order.  The AR-88 is 
>pretty straight forward to repair.  Recapping the front end on an SX-28 
>is a nightmare.
>
>Go for it,
>
>Al
>
>On 9/3/2013 2:50 PM, Ian Wilson wrote:
>> There is an AR-88 available (sort of) locally. Although
>> arguably the last thing I need right now is another
>> boatanchor receiver, the AR-88 is something special.
>>
>> No special tubes needed, I see. Would be interested
>> in reports on how this stacks up against the SX-28, say.
>> Also any suggestions as to what would constitute a
>> "reasonable offer" assuming fair condition and no
>> obvious major damage would be helpful.
>>
>> 73, ian K3IMW
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>-- 
>Al Klase - N3FRQ
>Jersey City, NJ
>http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/
>
     Now I am puzzled.  I checked Al's site and can't find the AR-88 stuff. I am sure there is a bunch there. Perhaps he will post the correct links.