Show us your vintage B&W sets!

[Eric H]

I think I got a good deal on the Philco and the Hoffman was practically a giveaway at $20.

I had to go to West Covina today to pick up a CRT I won on eBay, well I was somewhat loath to drive all the way down just to get this CRT but when I checked my E-mail this morning there was a message from someone in Ontario (Calif) asking if I was interested in some sets.

Ontario is right on the way to W. Covina so I lucked out and got a dual purpose trip!

Neither set plays, the Hoffman will show a slight flicker on the screen the Philco just hums.
Gee, I wonder what it could be, maybe the caps could be bad?

Both CRT's check like new though I don't know if they have ever been rejuved.

The Philco isn't perfect, there are a few chips and marks here and there but nothing I would refinish it for.

The Hoffman... well I suppose it COULD be restored, someday, after everything else has been fixed and I have nothing to do I might take that project on.

The Philco has an 8 channel tuner and an electromagnetic Ion trap, it also has a Polarized interlock connector, looks just like an interlock on a modern set but about twice as big! Cool set.

The back is missing along with the special cord needed to interface with this connector so I will have to make do.

Eric