[zenithfan1]

Well, my name is zenithfan1, and I do love Zenith, they are very well made. I mean c'mon, we still are able to use them, and other brands 50 years after they were made. BUT, I have had the best luck with the CTC-9. My anniversary model has had around 450+ hours put on it since I recapped it and checked it out. Not one problem so far. The convergence has stayed spot on as well..and yes, I run it with a fan pointed at the back. I don't like to alter sets by installing one inside. I use a very quiet running Japanese made 1968 Sears oscillating fan on low. As far as my luck with Zenith, my unrestored 25MC33 "constantine" model combo is still working fine, after 100's of hours that I have put on it, I have no idea how much it was used in the past. The only repair tag it has is dated 1969...... My restored CTC11, blew a new cap that I have to replace. New parts suck....... :P Other than that, and a weird glowing 6BK4 issue that I have to track down, it has been a good set too.....My vote goes to the CTC9! Best so far in my experience. Not much of a fan of RCA after the CTC16XL. The later tube sets just suck in my opinion. Newer stuff, has to be a Zenith. (mid 60's to late 70's)