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Roberts R250 / R550 – Volume Control Fault

Do you have a Roberts Revival R250 or R550 radio with no sound or crackles when the volume is turned? It’s a common problem with these radios after a few years use. The on/off switch attached to the volume control… Continue Reading →

Nixie tube IN-8 failure

My retro digital clock has developed a fault after running continuously for over seven or more years. The problem started with the minutes Nixie tube that displayed a faint 1 when 5 was on. As a quick fix I swapped it… Continue Reading →

Paradigm PDR10 Rattle and Hum Faults

So a rather old Paradigm PDR10 sub woofer I bought over ten years ago from Richer Sounds Sevenoaks had developed some faults and needed servicing. It would have been too easy to just throw it out but after a few… Continue Reading →

Pioneer X-HM71-S Timer Light Flash Blink Fault

Do you have a Pioneer mini-hifi (X-HM71-S, X-HM71-K or X-HM81-S, X-HM81-K) or amplifier (X-HM20, X-HM10) that suddenly stopped working? Maybe all it does when plugged in is flash a little red / blue light on the front panel and refuses… Continue Reading →

Darang Digicron Nixie Clocks from the Sixties

Interest in Nixie tube clocks has gained momentum in recent years with modern designs paired with new old stock (NOS) tubes from the ex Soviet block or Mullard  – Philips nearer home. You may be interested in the history of… Continue Reading →

Roberts Revival Drive Cord Tuning Fault

Has your analogue Roberts radio become difficult to tune? The Roberts Revival range including the R250 and R760 can develop a fault with the drive cord and become stiff to tune. This may occur towards one end of the range… Continue Reading →

Hacker Consort

Hacker radio from the seventies with solid hardwood side panels typical of the period. This example is in excellent condition having very little signs of use. The dial is very clear with two tone green / white lettering. FM tuning… Continue Reading →

EVER READY SKY LEADER TRANSISTOR RADIO

A classic fifties portable transistor radio made by Ever Ready finished in tan leatherette with brass trim and all grilles and emblems in place. The radio has been cleaned and serviced and is in fully working condition. Push buttons wave change… Continue Reading →

Thunderbirds Taperecorder

THUNDERBIRDS TAPE RECORDER / DECK BENKSON 68 CRYSTAL MIC Here is a very rare miniature tape recorder made in Japan in the sixties by Benkson – model HR-408A. Google Thunderbirds tape recorder images to see the model in Thunderbirds 5… Continue Reading →

ROBERTS R606-MB BLACK TRANSISTOR RADIO

ROBERTS R606-MB BLACK RETRO TRANSISTOR RADIO Here is a classic retro Roberts R606-MB portable transistor radio from the seventies. Overall the radio is in excellent condition and fully working. The case is finished in black leatherette with real hardwood side… Continue Reading →

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