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Edward Huggins · 18th Jan 2021, 10:42 am

I think this model either uses either a 3 stage amp, 2 x UCL83 in PP and a UY85 - OR - a 2 stage UF89 and UL84 + UY85 unit. This means it is liable to have a "live chassis". Before firing up, the mains lead wiring should be tested with a continuity tester to estabiish that the "neutral" wire of the two goes to the chassis. The OP should also be aware that (as it stands) this player is not suitable for use with Stereo LPs (and most LPs are) until the cartridge can be changed. If the OP is uncertain about taking this on, it can be succesfully repaired by a local specialist and any parts that are needed are still available.

18th Jan 2021, 10:42 am	#6
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,335	Re: Regentone Handygram I think this model either uses either a 3 stage amp, 2 x UCL83 in PP and a UY85 - OR - a 2 stage UF89 and UL84 + UY85 unit. This means it is liable to have a "live chassis". Before firing up, the mains lead wiring should be tested with a continuity tester to estabiish that the "neutral" wire of the two goes to the chassis. The OP should also be aware that (as it stands) this player is not suitable for use with Stereo LPs (and most LPs are) until the cartridge can be changed. If the OP is uncertain about taking this on, it can be succesfully repaired by a local specialist and any parts that are needed are still available. __________________ Edward.