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Philco Model 38-690XX, 1938.  This is the 20-tube successor of the previous year’s hi-fi console, the 37-690X.  The cabinet was updated with a roll-top design and the new Philco slanted  “NO SQUAT, NO STOOP, NO SQUINT” feature.  The electronics were updated with new push-pull beam power output and redesigned magnetic tuning.  The tube compliment had a few changes from the 1937 model, most notably a pair of 6L6G’s replaced the 6B4G’s from the previous year.  It might be my imagination, but I believe the 37-690X sounds better than this supposedly “improved” model.  According to Ron Ramirez, author and noted Philco radio expert, there were only 3000 sets manufactured.  Don't miss Ron's Philco site at www.philcoradio.com.