Decca deccalian 81 speed issue. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Ashcropp · 25th Jul 2017, 5:16 pm

Hello. I have a deccalian 81 which has run fine for years. The speed has recently become stuck on 33, does not change up to 45. I've had a quick
Look inside but I really do not know what I'm looking for. Any ideas? I have attached a of of the mechanism that seems to regulate the speed. Thanks for any replies.

RojDW48 · 25th Jul 2017, 11:39 pm

Hello and welcome - I can't really see from the photo the speed change mechanism. Also I thought the 81 was a 2 speed player at best - 78 and 33rpm. Can you post some more photos of the whole thing to help identify it? Does it have a 6V6G single ended amp? I have a few old Deccalians - I'll take a look at the mechanisms when it's clear in my mind which one you have.

25th Jul 2017, 5:16 pm	#1
Ashcropp Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nottingham, Notts, UK. Posts: 1	Decca deccalian 81 speed issue. Hello. I have a deccalian 81 which has run fine for years. The speed has recently become stuck on 33, does not change up to 45. I've had a quick Look inside but I really do not know what I'm looking for. Any ideas? I have attached a of of the mechanism that seems to regulate the speed. Thanks for any replies. Attached Thumbnails

25th Jul 2017, 11:39 pm	#2
RojDW48 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 2,074	Re: Decca deccalian 81 speed issue. Hello and welcome - I can't really see from the photo the speed change mechanism. Also I thought the 81 was a 2 speed player at best - 78 and 33rpm. Can you post some more photos of the whole thing to help identify it? Does it have a 6V6G single ended amp? I have a few old Deccalians - I'll take a look at the mechanisms when it's clear in my mind which one you have. __________________ '....don't go mistaking Paradise for that home across the road!' (Bob Dylan)