How big is GF-9696?

[Superduper]

I have a GF-9494. In the photos I've seen of the GF-9696 it looks almost the same except it has LED meters instead of analog meters. The controls all look like they are the same, and in the same position. Is it a worthwhile upgrade?

Does anyone have both of them? How do they compare physically size wise? Also, can someone comment on the sound of the GF-9696 in comparison with other well known radios of similar size?

Lots of questiosn here.... thank goodness we have folks here who love to talk.

Thanks.

 

[Johnny]

Where's Ira when ya need him?!?!?!?

 

[MasterBlaster84]

Same dimensions as the GF-9494.
The GF9696 is similar in many regards to the M70, it's a very nice box but they tend to sell on the high side. I would hold out for a nice on, the junkers can be tempting but they sell for to much.

 

[Fatdog]

Yeah, the GF-9696 and the GF-9494 share the same casing.

 

[Johnny]

Thank god for Bobby and Don!!! Ira must be napping

 

[Fatdog]

Thank god for Bobby and Don!!! Ira must be napping

Or looking out his porthole.

 

[ahardb0dy]

Ira is contemplating his earth shaking 1000th post

 

[Johnny]

Ira is contemplating his earth shaking 1000th post

It will be monumental!

A day that will live on in history!

 

[Superduper]

Ira is contemplating his earth shaking 1000th post

Well, if that's the case, I guess it's important to choose the right topic to post on..... should be a topic that fits the moment, right?

 

[redbenjoe]

my post #1000 was , AT LEAST == monumental
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=942

and SD --
as for this topic --
the size is identical-
the 9494 is better/more classic looking (imho)

but the 9696 is a MUCH stronger sounding box.

 

[Superduper]

Thank you. Those short words answered everything I wanted to know.....

 

[monchito]

yes they are both the same size but not the same inside except for the deck

 

[Aiwa]

I have a GF-9494. In the photos I've seen of the GF-9696 it looks almost the same except it has LED meters instead of analog meters. The controls all look like they are the same, and in the same position. Is it a worthwhile upgrade?

Does anyone have both of them? How do they compare physically size wise? Also, can someone comment on the sound of the GF-9696 in comparison with other well known radios of similar size?

Lots of questiosn here.... thank goodness we have folks here who love to talk.

Thanks.

gf9696
Dimensions (W)x(H)x(D): 556x310x143mm
Weight (without batteries): 8,9 kgs

gf9494
Dimensions (W)x(H)x(D): 556x310x136mm
Weight (without batteries): 7.9 kgs

 

[MasterBlaster84]

Oh sure Jens make us out to be liars.
Okay so they aren't exactly the same but very close.

 

[Aiwa]

Oh sure Jens make us out to be liars.
Okay so they aren't exactly the same but very close.

 

[gf9696]

A bit taller and heavier than the JVC RCM70 21.75 in.x 12 in.x 5.50 in 17 lbs. 21 lbs with 10 D Cells