11-25-2020, 01:25 PM
I recently refurbished a 1935 Philco 620B with new electrolytic caps, new tubular caps, and new resistors for those that were out of tolerance. The radio plays well but has a quirk in its power up. When I first turn it on, there is the expected delay as tubes warm up. After about 13 seconds I'll hear low volume audio. About 8 seconds later there is a click and the low volume audio instantly becomes normal in volume. The radio continues to play normally thereafter. Where do I start in trying to eliminate this quirk? Is it likely a tube issue? I've tried swapping the output 42 tube with another and still had the quirk.