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I wish CR had tested Tide Simply Plus Oxi. It would be interesting knowing the results. I have a feeling it might do better than some other versions in the Tide Simply line.   All's results are interesting. Perhaps next time I'll have to try that version. As I say, I've used All in the past...

I've recently been using Tide Simply Plus Oxi. It's one of those yellow bottle detergents.   I got it for because: -I felt I needed to be cost conscious that day, so a cheap detergent was in order. This was on sale for $3.50/bottle. -I've never tried Tide Simply, and thought it might be...

The cheaper ones have less things to break down I guess.   Probably. And it's my attitude in general that More Features = More Stuff To Break.   That said, I'm not sure I'd suggest a low end DD model. Those would have a 1 speed motor that runs fast all the time, which might make it more...

When Ken moved in two years ago we got rid of all the old Victorian furniture in the living room, its kind of funny when I was in my 20s I though it was kind of cool, but in reality it was never my style.   I feel that way, too, about Victorian. I can appreciate it at times, and once thought I...

Interesting seeing all the new photos!   One point: from what I see, the missing tube is an an amplifer tube, not a recitifier.   I once had a console radio (not this old, and certainly not this interesting) that also had a design with two amplifier tubes, but only one still present when I...

Nothing like 50% off day! Unless, of course, it's a 99 cent clearance sale!   I don't know radio values; however, I think I've heard before that consoles are less desirable just because of the space they take up.

Another nice radio! And I'm surprised it was only $50. I've less interesting radios in terrible shape going for a lot more than $50 in thrift shops in my area. "It looks old. It be worth a lot even if the finish is shot, half the tubes are missing, and there a bunch of loose wires inside!"

before you bring up on a variac might be good to replace any suspect capacitors (called condensers at that time) as at least some will probably be leaky unless John or someone else did that already.   Yes. This is possibly already known, but this is worth mentioning. It seems like most people...

The article on Wikipedia mentioned GE buying RCA in the 1980s. Coming round full circle for RCA, I guess...   Yes, it would be surprising if all the tubes were original. I'm far from a radio expert, but I've seen a number of old radios, and almost always there is a healthy mix of what are...

Those vacuum tubes look like they are the originals.   I think some must be replacements. If one looks at the maker names on the tube bases, one will see that there is a mix of names.   I played a bit with tube radios when I was younger. It was amusing seeing labels in the radio that always...

Ironically, at the time, RCA did not manufacture it's own radios, but farmed them out to various manufacturers.   <strong>This particular model was made by General Electric</strong>   <strong>According to Wikipedia, RCA was owned by GE at the time. Quote:</strong>   <strong>The RCA...

Nice radio!  

For me, the best I can say is that it depends.   In the case of an old house, I'd generally prefer whatever is correct for the style. And I'd prefer "correct" (but be less concerned about it) in newer construction that emulates an older style.   But this is ideal. Real world may vary...

a friend and I became interested in collecting 78s 78s have interested me, although it's one of those things I've never gotten around to doing seriously. I recall playing a bit with 78s when a teenager, but under less than optimal conditions--although truly optimal (special electronics, a...

I haven't watched the video, but I'm aware of the format war. I remember reading this when I was teenager. I'm not sure of this point, but it's very possible, given an interest in audio--and the fact that I remained an analog diehard--that I've seen the discussion of this format war discussed...

I noted the Reynold's ad mentioned "reusable". I was reminded of one grandmother, who apparently was aggressive about saving and reusing aluminum foil.

However, it is white and the kitchen is now black!   A couple of cans of spray paint would fix that in a hurry! LOL

Off topic, but some might like this video showing a mail carrier dealing with a cat...  

I'll probably be alone like usual.   In the background we hear Lord Kenmore sobbing, as he ponders yet another lonely holiday.   Dinner will probably be just a regular weeknight dinner.

I'm also cynical about those no-key systems. Yet another thing to break. And also I've heard the horror stories of how much it costs to replace a lost key unit.   I also remember one horror story on a video talking about the Prius which mentioned one real problem with electronic keys and auto...