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Anyone fancy a winter project? Got this old beast if anyone’s interested. The strobe lights up and the platter spins while you hold the switch down but stops turning when you release it so ‘spares / repair’. Tenner collected or make me a cheeky offer, I just need the space in the cupboard to be honest.
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Beobloke
08-10-2019, 15:21
Lovely deck and well worth saving - it’s even the autochanger version!
If only you were a bit closer... :(
Ditto... just a bit too far away.
Pigmy Pony
08-10-2019, 18:10
Lovely deck and well worth saving - it’s even the autochanger version!
If only you were a bit closer... :(
What makes it an autochanger? Shouldn't it have a really tall spindle for stacking your records? My old Fidelity HF43 did. The records used to slide like buggery. In hifi terms, record wow was a bitch :(
What makes it an autochanger? Shouldn't it have a really tall spindle for stacking your records? My old Fidelity HF43 did. The records used to slide like buggery. In hifi terms, record wow was a bitch :(
Just means if you use the 'auto' start switch it'll put the needle on the record for you then lift it off at the end. Or at least it would if it was working.
Beobloke
08-10-2019, 18:33
No, you genuinely can stack records on it - the non-changer version in the UK was the Zero 100S.
It needs a longer centre spindle, but the little platform beside the arm bearing supports the edges of 12” records before they drop.
You could buy a different spindle for stacking large-hole 45s and there was even an adaptor that fitted onto the platform for you to use the LP spindle to stack normal 45s. This is very rare, though - I’ve only ever seen one.
The non-autochanger version does not have the support platform.
Here’s one in action (what we know as the Zero 100 in the UK was the Zero 100C in the USA):
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pqMqL2RhedM
No, you genuinely can stack records on it!
It needs a longer centre spindle, but the little platform beside the arm bearing supports the edges of 12” records before they drop.
You could buy a different spindle for stacking large-hole 45s and there was even an adaptor that fitted onto the platform for you to use the LP spindle to stack normal 45s. This is very rare, though - I’ve only ever seen one.
The non-autochanger version does not have the support platform.
Here’s one in action (what we know as the Zero 100 in the UK was the Zero 100C in the USA):
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pqMqL2RhedM
Wow!
Pigmy Pony
08-10-2019, 18:41
Wow!
Wow indeed! What will they think of next?
Lawrence001
08-10-2019, 20:59
Wow indeed! What will they think of next?Apparently, compressing the analogue signal into a series of binary 1s and 0s and storing these as tiny pits on small plastic discs.
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Pigmy Pony
09-10-2019, 06:03
Apparently, compressing the analogue signal into a series of binary 1s and 0s and storing these as tiny pits on small plastic discs.
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Sounds fascinating - I am a bit of a geek when it comes to tech, not much gets past me. So when it comes out I'll be at the front of the queue. Does it play cassettes as well?
Lawrence001
09-10-2019, 20:22
Sounds fascinating - I am a bit of a geek when it comes to tech, not much gets past me. So when it comes out I'll be at the front of the queue. Does it play cassettes as well?I don't know I just saw it on Tomorrow's World. Mind you one of the players looks like you could stick a tape in.
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WithdrawnDefinitely withdrawn Sir?
I was trying to get a friend to collect for me...
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Definitely withdrawn Sir?
I was trying to get a friend to collect for me...
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Stuck it on ebay & have a bid but in the spirit of the forum I'll end the listing & you can have it for a tenner if you can get it collected :) .
Let me know, thanks.
Stuck it on ebay & have a bid but in the spirit of the forum I'll end the listing & you can have it for a tenner if you can get it collected :) .
Let me know, thanks.I'll let you know tomorrow, thank you!
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I'll let you know tomorrow, thank you!
Sent from my G8441 using TapatalkHi Roy,
Can you please PM me your contact details? My friend's son will collect!
Thank you very much!
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Hi Roy,
Can you please PM me your contact details? My friend's son will collect!
Thank you very much!
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Done
Thanks Roy. Replied 'n stuff!
Cheers, Mark.
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SOLD
Thanks MarkI shall have fun tinkering!
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Dave (DSJR) knows about these, apparently all the old grease goes hard & half the battle is chipping this off & replacing it?
Dave (DSJR) knows about these, apparently all the old grease goes hard & half the battle is chipping this off & replacing it?Chipping it off - wow, that IS hard!!!
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Chipping it off - wow, that IS hard!!!
I'll chuck in a hammer & chisel as part of the deal :D
I'll chuck in a hammer & chisel as part of the deal :DHahahahahaha!!!
I think Brake Cleaner should melt it nicely!!!
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walpurgis
11-10-2019, 21:37
Use a hairdryer to soften the grease and wipe it off.
I have a great affection for that deck, but the 100s version which I bought in '71 for about £45, and later changed for the superior SB version. That idler wheel version has a main bearing composed of two washers with a ball race in between, and which IME resulted in grinding of the washers and then rumble. The SB had a more sensible big ball arrangement.
I had years of great musical enjoyment with mine, finally with a Goldring G900SE, and would love to know how it compared with my current system. Lovely looking, and novel.
I have a great affection for that deck, but the 100s version which I bought in '71 for about £45, and later changed for the superior SB version. That idler wheel version has a main bearing composed of two washers with a ball race in between, and which IME resulted in grinding of the washers and then rumble. The SB had a more sensible big ball arrangement.
I had years of great musical enjoyment with mine, finally with a Goldring G900SE, and would love to know how it compared with my current system. Lovely looking, and novel.I have a lathe and a milling machine - improvements are inevitable..!!.. [emoji1787]
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mad-moon
12-10-2019, 03:20
A wonderful project...that tone arm looks great..I'd wager this deck can be made to sound very nice...good luck with the servicing of this very nice machine....Al..
A wonderful project...that tone arm looks great..I'd wager this deck can be made to sound very nice...good luck with the servicing of this very nice machine....Al..It's a gorgeous looking Tonearm isn't it!
Thanks!
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Beobloke
12-10-2019, 11:42
A wonderful project...that tone arm looks great..I'd wager this deck can be made to sound very nice...good luck with the servicing of this very nice machine....Al..
It doesn’t take much effort to get them sounding good. They are surprisingly capable turntables.
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