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Portable Radio Quality?!?

I am an old school 2-channel guy and appreciate all things audiophile, so this is an odd question to post:

I need a good-sounding high quality AM/FM portable radio that can be moved around in my home.  Mono is OK with good quality reception, that can be played with A/C and battery. [Back in the day, GE made a "Super Radio" (out of production) which fit the bill perfectly].

Does anyone have a favorite?


THANKS!


wdesbrow
jl35
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lots of GE Super Radios on ebay - still the best
jl35
2,244 posts
 
C. Crane makes some great portable radios...
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almarg
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I have a Sony ICF 2010, which is am/fm and shortwave. It's long out of production, but available used. Highly regarded. A/C or batteries.
I have an ICF-2010 also, and it is indeed excellent.  They appear for sale on eBay pretty regularly, but if in top condition and complete with AC power adapter and other accessories tend to go for $200 to $300+.

Good luck.  Regards,
-- Al


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geoffkait
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Sony Walkman Sports spoken here. AM/FM radio, FM radio a wasteland notwithstanding.

wdesbrow OP
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I will follow up; thank you all.  BTW, I do have a GE Super Radio that is in OK shape for "garage listening" but needs a whip antenna.  It appears to be 10 mm at its base.  Can anyone steer me to a good source for replacement antennae?  
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