Emerson 616A, 1949 Tube complement: 12SA7GT mixer/oscillator, 12SK7 IF amplifier, 12SQ7GT detector, 50L6GT audio output, 35Z5GT rectifier. Approximately 9-3/8 inches / 238 mm wide. |
Storage conditions make all the difference. This chassis looks pristine, and it works well, too, without restoration. It's still operating on all its original parts—tubes, condensers, you name it. |
This chassis underbelly shot reveals the original condensers (and other parts) all still working after all these years. |
All five of the original Emerson-branded vacuum tubes are still present and performing up to snuff. |