I think it goes without saying that I am primarily interested in radios using vacuum tubes, not transistors. I am a retired electrical engineer and spent my career in the semiconductor industry (aka transistors), but there is something unique about the audio sound from tube-type radios. I am fortunate that there is a local radio station which plays the old tunes and you would think you were back in the 20's, 30's, 40's or 50's when you listen to that station. The music on this station transports you back to those early days of radio when everything was done LIVE!

Other then the Hallicrafters S-38's, I have not focused on a particular brand of radio as many collectors do. If I had to name a favorite then it would be Zenith, but many manufacturers made quality radios in their time so I hate to limit myself to one brand over all the others. Also, quality is not the only factor, but it is an important factor. I like to think that a lot of cheap, poor quality radios made an impact on history just as the high end radios did. After all, they were more affordable, so they ended up in more homes then the pricy models. Some very interesting radios were some that were basic in circuitry, but placed in interesting cabinets, many of which are now called art-deco. Remember that "Retro" is a very important word in today's marketing vocabulary, not only for radios, but also for cars and appliances and other products.