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One last comment on solid state
Hi Jeff, all;
Although I agree with your comment that solid state/transistors can't produce the warmth and presense found in quality tube sets, there ARE some exceptions.
My 1968 Zenith Y-928w stereo was the second-to-cheapest console sold by Zenith that year, but nonetheless it delivers a warm, pleasing tone that almost confused me; Is this really a solid state? Wonderous! And its handsome too.
A post sent by RCA2000 explained this somewhat. As an early Solid State, this Zenith uses high quality germanium transistors and Zenith's noted point-to-point wiring sockets. It has two 10"woofers, two 2-3 1/2"mids and two horns. Not a run of the mill transistor radio!
So while it could use an upgrade on the output capacitors, this is one SS radio that sounds very vintage and warm. Like Capt'Moody said so well, having a solid state 'daily driver' around for change of pace listening enjoyment isn't a bad idea at all-
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