Topic: Bakelite is back

[gerhed]

This is the stuff that, on older machines, hides the fact that your
distributor has hairline fractures throughout it and consequently
runs like crap for years.
Pictured is an RCA 45-J-2 with bakelite case that I have reconditioned
to the point that it is a component that I run through my
newer (not too new--tube amp) stereo system.

[Bob Wessner]

This is the stuff that, on older machines, hides the fact that your
distributor has hairline fractures throughout it and consequently
runs like crap for years.

Boy, this brings back memories. I had a '58 Chevy (ugly as sin, but my first car ) and it ran like hell until I figured that one out. Moisture in the cracks.

[Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy]

Moisture is only good in ONE crack! , sorry you were wide open on that one
ha ha
DWYJ

[Bob Wessner]

Moisture is only good in ONE crack! , sorry you were wide open on that one
ha ha
DWYJ

 

[333]

Gerhed, todays top top top o the line stereo equipment still has tubes.  Stereophiles say it gives the sound a "liquid" quality transisters can't produce.

[BobbyR]

This is the stuff that, on older machines, hides the fact that your
distributor has hairline fractures throughout it and consequently
runs like crap for years.
Pictured is an RCA 45-J-2 with bakelite case that I have reconditioned
to the point that it is a component that I run through my
newer (not too new--tube amp) stereo system.

Wow, I have one of those and I have run it through some of my not too new tube and solid state gear. Tube gear has a distortion that is much different than solid state. I must admit that for everyday use I go solid state. You can get a nice refreshed finish on the Bakelite with some Nu Finish car polish. It shines it  but does not get into the sawdust.