volcano_pioneer
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Recently I have acquired a Magnavox 175-67 and an 8802 (both are 6V6 PP). Replaced coupling caps in both, added power switch, pilot light, speaker binding posts, 3 pair of input jacks, input rotary selector switch, volume pot, wood trim. Now I'm wondering what are pros/cons of these two models. I have not yet had opportunity to do A/B comparison with same speaker pair. The 175 has noticeably larger power transformer and maybe slightly bigger output trans - will that mean more output "headroom"? The smaller size and lighter weight of the 8802 are attractive for a bedroom system. I'd appreciate any comparison comments from those of you who know these units. Thanks for your help. (I've attached pics of the 8802, but don't have a picture yet of the 175. The 175 looks basically the same.)