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moomaloo · 3rd Jun 2019, 9:39 am

Thanks for the info so far. I normally run it from the correct 9v mains adaptor and, as far as I know, there's nothing wrong with it. I'll need to get a 9v battery and check it with that. I'll also need to buy a multimeter (something I should probably invest in anyway - and learn how to use it properly).

I've remembered that before it died completely, it used to work for just a few seconds and then go quiet. This stage didn't last long before it resorted to the constant hum I'm experiencing now.

Whilst I still think this is beyond me, I'm interested in having a go - too much binge watching of BBCs The Repair Shop! Probably the best thing on the box...

3rd Jun 2019, 9:39 am	#4
moomaloo Triode Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Argyll, UK. Posts: 17	Re: Roberts R505 repair advice for a beginner Thanks for the info so far. I normally run it from the correct 9v mains adaptor and, as far as I know, there's nothing wrong with it. I'll need to get a 9v battery and check it with that. I'll also need to buy a multimeter (something I should probably invest in anyway - and learn how to use it properly). I've remembered that before it died completely, it used to work for just a few seconds and then go quiet. This stage didn't last long before it resorted to the constant hum I'm experiencing now. Whilst I still think this is beyond me, I'm interested in having a go - too much binge watching of BBCs The Repair Shop! Probably the best thing on the box...