What's Better, the Sony ICF-F10 or the Sony ICF-38?

Answering Tim's question, Val writes:

I have both radios: - Sony ICF-F10 and Sony ICF -38. The Sony ISF-F10 has better tone. Important factor is a two D buttery in F10.When I turn on F10, very often I turn knob by 75-90 percent volume. It is laud and sounds good. Since I bought F10 I listen few days for few hours every day!!!! It has a same sound .I like tuning knob and volume knob. Sony ICF-10 has lighter plastic, no handle,-strap.no AC, only DC. FM-frequency selectivity and sensitivity both radio same.AM-I think selectivity is very similar or slightly better on ICF-38, but sensitivity slightly better on F10.

Sony ICF -38 better build, has handle, no knobs AC cord inside radio, and 4 DC- AA buttery with intensive listening faster drain. ICF-38 has green tuning leg and better antenna movement by 360 degree.

Sony ICF-F10 doesn’t have tuning leg and only 180 degree antenna movement. Each radio has own benefit. My preference is a Sony ICF-F10 because better sound for me, and long life buttery, I don’t have to looking for AC plug.

I hope this helps.
Cheers. 
Val

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Comments

[Tim]

Thanks, Val. I think in agreement with you, I found the ICF 38 to be on the tinny side. It's decent for DXing, since the sensitivity is quite good, but its speaker tone is definitely inferior to that of the F10. For me, audio quality always comes first.