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by Brittex
Fri Dec 20, 2024 11:35 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to the Group.
Replies: 20
Views: 27568

Re: New to the Group.

You are correct, I have limited knowledge on electronics, my back ground as a Mechanical Engineer did not get me into this field much, and always had experts at hand too rely on. As an engineer, you're starting a number ahead of steps ahead of me (history major). You'll be able to manipulate Ohm's ...
by Brittex
Fri Dec 20, 2024 5:45 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to the Group.
Replies: 20
Views: 27568

Re: New to the Group.

You haven't told us how much electronics experience you have, in general or with old electronics, so I'll add a caution that might not be necessary for you, just in case. The most important replacement item before powering up is the power supply filter capacitors. On yours, it looks like they are a...
by Brittex
Fri Dec 20, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to the Group.
Replies: 20
Views: 27568

Re: New to the Group.

William wrote: Fri Dec 20, 2024 12:32 am I am looking forward to seeing bottom side of the changer, curious to see how Capehart did the mechanic's on their changer.

Bill
Hi Bill

As soon as i get started on 35P7 ill be sure too get you detailed pictures....I might need your help!
by Brittex
Thu Dec 19, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: Other Consoles
Topic: Capehart 35P7
Replies: 9
Views: 8081

Capehart 35P7

Here are some pictures of my Capehart 35P7, I found her at a garage sale 33 years ago, and the guy who was running this for his mother, because she was going to a care home was trying to sell it, at that time I had no money to afford the purchase, but he said if it was still here after the weekend I...
by Brittex
Thu Dec 19, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to the Group.
Replies: 20
Views: 27568

Re: New to the Group.

Welcome, Martin! Well hopefully you don't have a crystal cartridge like I had in my Olympic; switching to a ceramic and having to make so many changes to reduce the tone arm tracking pressure and make the trip mechanism work with it was a real challenge! That's a unique changer, it'll be fun to see...
by Brittex
Thu Dec 19, 2024 7:18 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to the Group.
Replies: 20
Views: 27568

Re: New to the Group.

Thank you!

electra225 wrote: Thu Dec 19, 2024 7:01 pm You should be able to use the Private Message feature when you have posted three moderator-approved posts, which you have. If you continue to have trouble with PM's, let me know.
by Brittex
Thu Dec 19, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to the Group.
Replies: 20
Views: 27568

Re: New to the Group.

Hello HI-Fi-Mogul When I 1st got her, I swithed her on, and the Deep Rich amazing sound it made from the radio was just stunning, and cannot wait to hear it again. I just want you to know that Im unable to respond to your PV message, as it tells me I'm to new to the group to do that, but would love ...
by Brittex
Thu Dec 19, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to the Group.
Replies: 20
Views: 27568

Re: New to the Group.

Hi Bill The record player will only play 78's, it dos not work...but im looking to change that when i can get some manuals on it. Regards Martin Welcome, Martin, and that is a good looking Capehart. it is hard to tell from the photo, is the changer only 78? Like Chris discovered, most Capeharts of t...
by Brittex
Thu Dec 19, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to the Group.
Replies: 20
Views: 27568

Re: New to the Group.

Thank you so much Chris, with regard to your earlier question, i do not know how to answer that for you, as I'm just starting on the journey of getting to know more about the Capehart, I have kept her safe and enjoyed looking at her for the years, knowing that i would eventually start a renovation, ...
by Brittex
Wed Dec 18, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to the Group.
Replies: 20
Views: 27568

New to the Group.

Hello My name is Martin, and have been the proud owner of this Cape Hart model 35P7 for 33 years, now I'm retired, I'm looking to renovate it, but cannot find any information, manuals or such about this model , can any of you enthusiasts help me out please? Look forward to speaking with you soon. Be...