Old Sony STR 333L
This 1970s tuner amp came in Sony STR333L. Owner wanted it brought back to life. Had a twiddle with the tuner knob (amplifier’s not the …
Month: June 2019
Ultra model 66 1935
This little old lady came in from a local auction company. Must have been brought over to Spain many years ago! Too original and in …
Ampeg Power amp
This big brute of an amplifier came in from a local guitarist. Sounding very distorted, a quick scope checked should one half of the output …
Pye Black Box
Not seen one of these for ages, the a customer brings in two. I never really got to the bottom of how many variations on …
Musicson
Get a lot of old PA and group amplifiers in. Some, like this one have been round the block a few times. This is a …
Philips Philetta BD263U
A customer and good friend, Alan Sykes, ex BBC guy brought this little gem in for a sort out. As Alan is a nice guy …
Marconi Model 347
Acquired this set on Ebay for a very good price. Cost more in shipping. Have a soft spot for these Marconi sets, as long as …
Trace Elliott big boy’s amplifier
Local musician brought this amplifier in. Not a lot wrong, but some puzzling things. Open circuit fuse holder? Couple of resistors way out of spec. …
1960s Black and white TV
This set came in as a donation from the manager of the local municipal dump. Had quick check of the tube with the tube tester …
Vortexion / Clarke and Smith Wearite tape recorder.
I was fortunate to make friends with a Dance Band Leader, Ken Mackintosh. He resurrected my love for playing the Alto Sax. He showed me …
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Ekco Radio A28
This is one of my Ekco sets, A28, probably the best one made. Several short wave bands and the usual Med and Long. New capacitors …
Bush DAC10
Now here is the richer persons version of the Bush DAC90. Almost the same insides, apart from the pre-select channel button, aimed at people that …