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6th Jul 2018, 2:08 pm | #1 |
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At long last, a Murphy A186
I managed to acquire a Murphy A186 to add to the collection.
It's in original unmolested condition and actually works. The cabinet will need attention in time, the 6M1 is dim and the usual suspects will be replaced in due course. All in all, not bad for a tenner. Had to drive to Somerset to get it though - needs must. |
6th Jul 2018, 2:12 pm | #2 |
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Re: At long last...
Very nice radio. I'm envious
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6th Jul 2018, 3:42 pm | #3 |
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Re: At long last...
I also have one and it works nicely. You can get a 6E5GT magic eye off eBay (new for £15 + postage) but make sure you get the one with the octal base. It is a plug and play replacement for the 6M1. If you do find a 6M1 it will probably be dimmer than yours or else costing gazillions.
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6th Jul 2018, 11:31 pm | #4 |
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Re: At long last, a Murphy A186
I like these sets, an attractive looking model and work well.
One possible weakness is the output transformer, both the one I have now and another I had years ago had open circuit windings so I would give it a check over before use. Steve. |
7th Jul 2018, 12:26 pm | #5 |
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Re: At long last, a Murphy A186
I must have been lucky Steve, the output transformer is fine.
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9th Jul 2018, 10:26 am | #6 |
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Re: At long last, a Murphy A186
Nice set, not got one in my collection yet. It must be one of the first Murphy sets to use a metal speaker grill.
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9th Jul 2018, 11:28 am | #7 |
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Re: At long last, a Murphy A186
I must dig mine out.
I bought it for £15 from a junk shop in the Bristol Road in Birmingham when I was a student in 1994. It looked mint though the cabinet finish has suffered a little in storage and several house moves. It worked last time I used it, and had never had any work done to it as far as I can tell. N. |
9th Jul 2018, 1:57 pm | #8 |
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Re: At long last, a Murphy A186
Very niiiiiiiiiiiiice! Well worth the drive eh?
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16th Jul 2018, 4:30 pm | #9 | |
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Re: At long last...
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16th Jul 2018, 4:33 pm | #10 |
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Re: At long last, a Murphy A186
Yes, a rather productive round trip, collected a 188C from Stroud, and overnighter and a nice dinner in a pub in Trull then on to Crewkerne for the 186. All in all a pleasant couple of days (except for the heat, but that's another story)
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