That sounds like a wiring problem. A mate of mine had a similar problem
in the 70's with a 60's car, that turned out to be a failed on/off
switch on the radio (this had no lights to indicate it was on, and
didn't make a sound tuned between stations). IIRC it was drawing an amp
or so.

valves ?...

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