The higher end boat anchors (HRO50/60, R390A, Collins, Drake, et al)
compare quite favorably especially on noise floor. Jay Rusgrove, has
compiled (and done his own tests) on quite a few BA receivers (Minimum
Discernible Signal, Dynamic Range). You can see the test results he
http://www.w1vd.com/BAreceivertest.html and he http://www.w1vd.com/BAdynamicrange.pdf

For comparison here are lists of more modern receiver test results:

http://www.sherweng.com/table.html





On Mar 7, 8:46*am, "Mike M." wrote:
Hello,
* How do the old tube type receivers such as the
Hammarlund ,Hallicrafter etc compare to the modern solid state
receivers in performance?
* *I am curious about the longevity of the tube radios on the market.
Thank you,
Mike McManus