Comments on: The Thrill Of Restoring Another Lovely Valve (Tube) Radio – Murphy Model Tao-824

By: Parasuraman Subramanian

Parasuraman Subramanian — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:52:37 +0000

In reply to Yogesh Panchal.

It is my pleasure, dear Yogesh Bai! Thanks!

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By: Yogesh Panchal

Yogesh Panchal — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:00:20 +0000

Good Job! Sir,
Thank you! for providing antique experience.

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:20:41 +0000

In reply to Mark J.

I wish you will get a chance soon! Many thanks for your loving comments, dear Mark!

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:19:54 +0000

In reply to Andy Shiekh.

Yes, it was a risk associated with such radios designed in the early stages. We too had one philips valve radio in the home when I was in the school. There was a line tester kept near it and we were supposed to touch the radio only after ensuring that the knobs are not giving a shock! Though there was a written warning behind the back cover, many people had got shocks from such radios, but not heard of any death or bad injuries.

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By: Mark J

Mark J — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:05:30 +0000

Parasuraman another great restoration article. I have never worked on or repaired valve radios. Thank you for sharing.

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By: Andy Shiekh

Andy Shiekh — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:34:06 +0000

Wild that the chassis can be live.

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:18:41 +0000

In reply to DAVID PENTIN.

Yes, working on a Valve Radio is always a thrill. I adore its look and feel apart from the smell that you mentioned! It provides nostalgic feelings too! Large components are very easy to see and replace, rather than the eye straining tiny SMDs that require special microscope to see and other special tools to handle. Many thanks for your comments!

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By: Parasuraman S

Parasuraman S — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:15:17 +0000

In reply to albert van bemmelen.

Yes, the net result brought broad smiles on both of us. Many thanks for your comments, dear Albert!

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By: DAVID PENTIN

DAVID PENTIN — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:36:54 +0000

Hello , I loved your article on the restoration of the valve radio! I love working on and building valve projects there is much enjoyment on working on equipment that has components which are large enough to see them without straining my eyes and valve radios have a feeling of being alive as they light up and give that dusty resin smell from the wooden cabinets!
Thank you ,
David Pentin

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By: albert van bemmelen

albert van bemmelen — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:31:49 +0000

You Parasuraman, and the interested buyer took a very long risk for waiting so many years before the Murphy valve radio finally was ready for pickup.
But seeing all the work done I'm sure it was all worth it!

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