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8th Oct 2015, 6:04 pm | #21 |
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Re: Roberts R200 weak on MW
Thanks David, I will contact them.
I am really pleased with the set. The sound quality is good and there is plenty of it; it also looks good. I can imagine the original owners being delighted with it. It just lacks a headphone (or earphone as they were then) socket, but I imagine that is easily remedied if necessary. Paul |
8th Oct 2015, 7:57 pm | #22 |
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Re: Roberts R200 weak on MW
You could always remove the badge and respray it, though that won't give it the original metallic look.
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8th Oct 2015, 8:43 pm | #23 |
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Re: Roberts R200 weak on MW
I thought about that but I think it might be difficult to get it off without breaking it. It is held on by plastic pins through the case which have been melted over. I could try heating them with a soldering iron but I don't think there would be anything left to re-melt.
I'll see what happens about getting a replacement and decide what to do then. |
14th Oct 2015, 1:27 pm | #24 |
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Re: Roberts R200 weak on MW
I bought a new Roberts badge which is identical to the original except that it is gold in colour. I think that tones well with the overall cream/gold colour scheme of the set. I also got a replacement knob from a forum member.
It is now working well. Thank you to all who helped. Paul |
14th Oct 2015, 1:30 pm | #25 |
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Re: Roberts R200 weak on MW
What a nice example. You don't usually find them with intact knobs and handles like that.
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14th Oct 2015, 1:53 pm | #26 |
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Re: Roberts R200 weak on MW
I think that the handle is made from synthetic material. I have an R66 which has a leather handle and this hasn't done so well. It is a much heavier set of course.
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