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29th Mar 2017, 8:26 pm | #1 |
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Red Alba record player
Hi all,
I was wondering if somebody could help me. I found an old Alba record player at work that was going to be skipped, so I decided to bring it home and clean it up. It all works fine, motors work, arm works, speeds work, but the sound is very tinny. I think it's either the valves or the cartridge/needle that has failed, but I am only guessing after googling the problem. Will the valve/cartridge cost much to replace or does anybody know a repair shop in the Stockton-on-Tees area? I can take pictures if it will help. Best Regards Ste |
29th Mar 2017, 8:34 pm | #2 |
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Re: Red Alba record player
Hi, if you can find the model number that may help and we can then lead you in the right direction for repairs.
Cartridge is likely to be the most expensive. Ed |
29th Mar 2017, 8:50 pm | #3 |
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Thanks for the prompt reply Ed, I cannot find any model number, but I will post pictures now.
Best Regards Ste |
29th Mar 2017, 8:59 pm | #4 |
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Re: Red Alba record player
Should it need a cartridge, there are very cheap ones from China, if the amp will run one, like £1.46.
Valves are the least of the problem, usually it's a couple of capacitors. If you don't want to or can't repair this yourself there are members near you who will do it for you. |
29th Mar 2017, 9:40 pm | #5 |
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Re: Red Alba record player
Hi there, I have sent you a PM as am not too far from you and would be happy to help should you require it.
Andrew |
30th Mar 2017, 7:08 am | #6 |
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Re: Red Alba record player
PM received, thank you Andrew.
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30th Mar 2017, 8:13 am | #7 | |
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Re: Red Alba record player
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30th Mar 2017, 8:55 pm | #8 |
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Re: Red Alba record player
Hi Gents, one of the previous threads covered small pre-amps that could easily be built to boost the output of these cheap cartridges.
Ed |
30th Mar 2017, 10:03 pm | #9 |
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Re: Red Alba record player
The thread in question is this one:-
https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=97326 Best to go to the last page and work back from there! |
5th Apr 2017, 2:10 pm | #10 |
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Re: Red Alba record player
Thanks for the help and advice everyone!
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