Decca Capri finally restored - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

stuboy57 · 28th Apr 2017, 7:41 pm

some of you forum members might remember my 1st post on this forum with my Decca Capri which caused quite a heated discussion, finally after getting the record player sorted...with a big thanks to Frank McVie

all the unit wanted was a new cartridge.......now the externals and deck have been restored and it's looking well good........and also sounding great.....here's some pictures of the record player finished.....well pleased....it's thanks to you guys and this forum for helping me achieve this project

poppydog · 28th Apr 2017, 8:58 pm

You are extremely lucky to have "a Frank Mcvey" near you to help (ENVY). In the end that heated discussion has turned you out a very nice record player

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Regards Poppydog

RojDW48 · 28th Apr 2017, 11:38 pm

Good news - well done and thanks for letting us know!

Records · 28th Apr 2017, 11:46 pm

That portable is not exactly the best looking one I've ever seen but for some strange reason it makes me want one myself.

Edward Huggins · 29th Apr 2017, 11:15 am

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Originally Posted by stuboy57

some of you forum members might remember my 1st post on this forum with my Decca Capri which caused quite a heated discussion,

It's always nice to get feedback on how a project turned out, thanks. What cartridge did you fit in the end?

stuboy57 · 30th Apr 2017, 6:00 pm

Purchased and installed a BSR X5M as suggested (NOS one cost £32.99)... only thing I don't have is the metal tri-angular piece that fits on top of it...but it fitted ok but have got to make sure it's sitting straight.......now it sounds great.....well pleased

frankmcvey · 30th Apr 2017, 7:02 pm

Nice job on the case, Stu. Did you produce the lettered panel yourself?

What do you have for us next?

Cheers,

Frank

stuboy57 · 30th Apr 2017, 7:34 pm

Yes Frank... covered the original chrome panel with chrome self adhesive vinyl and reproduced the lettering... looks good! I tried to clean the original chrome but was not satisfied with how it looked... thanks again Frank for your help with the internals, sounds good now it's all finished

How are you on Juke Boxes, always wanted one... see my other thread

plus still need the sort the Hacker radio's... be in touch

Edward Huggins · 30th Apr 2017, 7:45 pm

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Originally Posted by stuboy57

Purchased and installed a BSR X5M as suggested (NOS one cost £32.99)... only thing I don't have is the metal tri-angular piece that fits on top of it...but it fitted ok but have got to make sure it's sitting straight.......now it sounds great.....well pleased

You need to line up the cartridge so it it's body is parallel to the sides of the tone arm head. The BSR X5M is just right for this, so I'm glad you are enjoying.

stuboy57 · 30th Apr 2017, 9:31 pm

Yes that is what I did... sounds good but not as good as my recently restored Ferguson Five Watt Solid State Record Player. Model No. 3026. Serial No. 017445

Edward Huggins · 1st May 2017, 11:15 am

No! It will not sound as good. That "Capri" model has a surprisingly (for Decca) small loudspeaker of just 5" diameter.

28th Apr 2017, 7:41 pm	#1
stuboy57 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 86	Decca Capri finally restored some of you forum members might remember my 1st post on this forum with my Decca Capri which caused quite a heated discussion, finally after getting the record player sorted...with a big thanks to Frank McVie all the unit wanted was a new cartridge.......now the externals and deck have been restored and it's looking well good........and also sounding great.....here's some pictures of the record player finished.....well pleased....it's thanks to you guys and this forum for helping me achieve this project Attached Thumbnails

28th Apr 2017, 8:58 pm	#2
poppydog Banned Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 849	Re: Decca Capri finally restored You are extremely lucky to have "a Frank Mcvey" near you to help (ENVY). In the end that heated discussion has turned you out a very nice record player. Regards Poppydog

28th Apr 2017, 11:38 pm	#3
RojDW48 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 2,074	Re: Decca Capri finally restored Good news - well done and thanks for letting us know! __________________ '....don't go mistaking Paradise for that home across the road!' (Bob Dylan)

28th Apr 2017, 11:46 pm	#4
Records Hexode Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Harwich, Essex, UK. Posts: 429	Re: Decca Capri finally restored That portable is not exactly the best looking one I've ever seen but for some strange reason it makes me want one myself.

30th Apr 2017, 6:00 pm	#6
stuboy57 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 86	Re: Decca Capri finally restored Purchased and installed a BSR X5M as suggested (NOS one cost £32.99)... only thing I don't have is the metal tri-angular piece that fits on top of it...but it fitted ok but have got to make sure it's sitting straight.......now it sounds great.....well pleased

30th Apr 2017, 7:02 pm	#7
frankmcvey Rest in Peace Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cottesmore, East Midlands, UK. Posts: 858	Re: Decca Capri finally restored Nice job on the case, Stu. Did you produce the lettered panel yourself? What do you have for us next? Cheers, Frank

30th Apr 2017, 7:34 pm	#8
stuboy57 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 86	Re: Decca Capri finally restored Yes Frank... covered the original chrome panel with chrome self adhesive vinyl and reproduced the lettering... looks good! I tried to clean the original chrome but was not satisfied with how it looked... thanks again Frank for your help with the internals, sounds good now it's all finished How are you on Juke Boxes, always wanted one... see my other thread plus still need the sort the Hacker radio's... be in touch

30th Apr 2017, 9:31 pm	#10
stuboy57 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 86	Re: Decca Capri finally restored Yes that is what I did... sounds good but not as good as my recently restored Ferguson Five Watt Solid State Record Player. Model No. 3026. Serial No. 017445

1st May 2017, 11:15 am	#11
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,327	Re: Decca Capri finally restored No! It will not sound as good. That "Capri" model has a surprisingly (for Decca) small loudspeaker of just 5" diameter. __________________ Edward.