To be honest, shelling out over $77 dollars for that radio is over-paying in my opinion. I mean, it's a neat little set with unusual features, but if I'm getting the drift of radio buffs here, the most important thing to most of us is sound quality and quality of construction. The MK1025 is a bit cheezier (sp?) than most of the Zenith table radios of this era, with copious amounts of plastic and lacking depth of tone. I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's a collectable; but paying what you could get (at least) two K731's for isn't what I'd consider a deal.
> BTW, I see Zenith MJ-1035s on the bay every once in a while, so if you are looking for one to replace the set which was destroyed on its way to you earlier this year, that will be the place to find it. If you can't find one on ebay, I'd try putting an ad in Antique Radio Classified.
I look at eBay pretty often, but I haven't seen any MJ-1035s lately...I may be searching in the wrong place? Anyway, I appreciate your offer and I'l take you up on it. I'd love to find a minty MJ-1035 with the remote speaker AND that cool little table/stand I've seen a few of these mounted on! At first, I thought perhaps an owner just found something to put the radio on, but after seeing two or three of these on the (same) stand, it's pretty clear that it was something Zenith offered as an option for this set. So, yes! If you can make it happen, send me the details and I'll take care fo the rest. I may even sweeten the pot and toss another Zenith gem your way, just as a way of saying thanks! I know you have limited room in your apartment Jeff, but I'm SURE you can find the room for a 8-tube H845, right?
As always, it is good to hear you are enjoying your Zeniths, and that they are working well...even the old, original ones! I concur, most of the radios I enjoy haven't been touched, and I use them alot. And while I know there are many, many other antique and collectable radios out there to collect and enjoy, the quality, tone and construction of the Zenith brand continues to amaze. I'm hooked!