Attic Dust to Antique Wonder

The provided sources offer a comprehensive overview of vintage tube radio collecting and restoration, focusing particularly on the ubiquitous All American Five (AA5) transformerless radio design. One source details the history, design philosophy, various implementations, and potential electrical hazards of the AA5, highlighting its cost-saving transformerless approach and subsequent shock risks. Other texts address the practical aspects of the hobby, including identifying old radios by model number, cabinet style, and internal components like tubes and dial markings, as well as the process and controversy of wood cabinet refinishing. Furthermore, the sources discuss the critical importance of safety (specifically the "hot chassis" danger), the necessity of replacing unreliable capacitors, and the methods for obtaining schematic diagrams and servicing guides for antique radios. Finally, the texts touch upon the factors determining the market value of vintage radios, noting the shifting dynamics of collector demand and the influence of a set's condition and rarity.