RCA WR-51A stereo test set
RCA WR-51AOne thing I hate, along with the 23,419 other things in my life, is having to repair my own test gear. You very rarely get asked to set up a FM VHF radio, tuner….. but when you do, a simple ...
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Quad 34 pre amp
Quad 34 Pre Amps. Well, what can we say? Yes they are lovely but can have some annoying faults. I am sure a lot has been discussed, but here is my input for what it’s worth. These go back to the ...
Akai 4000 7.5 IPS sleeves
We are having a number of Akai 4000 series tape deck 7.5 IPS sleeves made. These are quality aluminum sleeves that have been machined, not simple extrusions. They are 15mm long to give clearance ...
YAESU FT 7800
Yeasu FT7800This poor little transceiver came in with a report that it was dead, along with a smell of burning. Initially it looks a nightmare to work on, but at least the main board can be removed, ...
Simarc MR 2120C
Sinmarc MR-2120CAnother one of these treasures came in the other day. As I have mentioned, I have a soft spot for these Spanish made clones of Fender amps. The transformers both output and mains are ...
Fender Dual Showman
After a few days of dealing with crap jobs in order to keep things going and paying the bills, a beautiful woman walked through the door, seductively asking for attention. A wonderful Fender Dual ...
Valves relaxing
After a few cold months huddled together in their respective cardboard boxes, a few members of extended valve family decided to have a few hours relaxing in the sun. Looks like at least one should ...
ENGL guitar amplifiers
Another couple of these in the other day. I am not sure what the guitarists think of these amps from a sound point of view, I’d rather change a bogie motor on a British Rail 125 loco whilst it’s ...
Altair MF24
Well thankfully, that’s over and done with. This has taken more man hours than I would have liked. After sorting out the bias faults, all we had to do was to replace some P-Channel MOSFETs. The ...
Leak Troughline 3
Something nice to work on today. A 50 year old Leak Troughline FM tuner, still with it’s final inspection ticket 11/9/69. Fitted with a Mullard decoder. These tuners are a lovely piece of ...
Pilot record player, Collaro deck
A nice way to end a week. Customer came in with a late ‘50s Pilot record player. Wow I hear you all shouting. This player was sporting a Collaro RC 456 deck. Now Collaro decks were more expensive ...
Fender 185 Pro
Friday morning project. A very tired Fender Pro185. Okay, not a hot glowing glass bulb of loveliness in site. But we need the bills paying so when the Devil shits in your handbag, we need to become ...
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