[Hallicrafters] re SX-88 pricing

[Carl]

Yeah Todd, but those pre 600 Super Pro's with the triode connected PP 
6F6's can blow most speaker cones loose<g> With the continuously 
variable IF control set to 16 kc its probably the best sounding of them 
all.

OTOH, one of my SX-62A's is slightly modified to drive a mid 50's RCA 
Orthophonic consoles mono PP 6V6 audio deck and built in 4 speakers. 
THAT shakes the house and I have much better options via Loudness, 
Treble, and Bass controls. After all the SX-62 series are not ham nor 
communications receivers but rather high end entertainment radios.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com>
To: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
Cc: <Ka9p at aol.com>; <kirklandb at sympatico.ca>; 
<hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] re SX-88 pricing


> On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 10:08 AM, Carl <km1h at jeremy.mv.com> wrote:
>
>> Ony the Hammarlund pre SP-600 Super Pros allow that possibility.
>
> But being a communications vs entertainment receiver, it lacks the
> push-pull output to drive a decent speaker (same as the R-390A). It's
> always been a dilemma, one I've overcome by owning several receivers.
> Love the SP-600 and early SP-100/200 in the black wrinkle variety. For
> high performance and versatility, I go to the R-390 and A, which can
> be made better audio-wise by driving an outboard audio amp from the
> diode load. For general entertainment listening and best looks in my
> opinion, the SX-28A is tough to beat. Looks great, p/p audio, and has
> the same smooth flywheel tuning the SP-600 offers. SX-62B has the best
> looking dial to me with the copious amounts of labeling and
> band-in-use lighting. A true Cold War/retro look.
>
> Hope no one takes my words wrong: I'd LOVE to own and use a SX-88, it
> just goes against my grain financially when so many other nice rigs
> exist for far less. Wouldn't pay $25K for a KW-1 either, despite the
> quality. You can just buy or build so much more for so much less.
>
> ~ Todd,  KA1KAQ/4
>