Zenith T575W

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Zenith T575W

Post by fredyair on Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:30 pm

Hi everybody, I'm new to this forum, this Zenith radio is my third old tube radio in my collection, the previous ones are a Sentinel and a Town Crier, both only needed outside restoration but this Zenith, even though is working, has a strong hum at any sound volume, my best guess is a problem with the electrolytic capacitor in the power supply, but before opening up the guts I wanted to have an expert opinion!
So here it is:
What could be the most probable cause for a constant hum coming from the speaker at any sound volume? The radio is working properly otherwise.

Thanks!

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Re: Zenith T575W

Post by sprman on Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:04 pm

Hi the filter caps,as you said.As they age they tend to dry out.Change them out.Take photos or number the wires befor you remove them.Good luck.Sprman : )

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Re: Zenith T575W

Post by fredyair on Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:21 am

Thanks! I'll go for the caps first, I'll let you know how it goes.

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