1960s Fidelity identification + value - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

19Seventy7 · 25th Aug 2018, 10:26 pm

I have the chance to restore an old Fidelity record player, but I don't know the model if anyone knows? I've looked online with no luck.

Was also wondering its value of when it comes to time to sell on.

Edward Huggins · 25th Aug 2018, 10:42 pm

Without a pic of the autochanger this may well be a Fidelity 1960/61 model (HF27?) probably using a BSR UA14 autochanger and a UL84/UL85 valved amplifier. Not knowing its working condition, and assuming it has a BSR TC8H Mono only cartridge, puts its value at around £40.00.

The big issue with this will be the fact it can only play Mono records and the cost of a suitable replacement cartridge is very high, let alone finding a stereo-compatible one. You may, or may not, expect to earn much with this.

Ekcoman · 26th Aug 2018, 12:16 pm

I wouldn't value as much as Edward if still has the original cartridge it's unlikely to be working or at best has low output. Replacement cartridges are not cheap. Another issue could be the condition of the rubber mat on the turntable as may well have gone brittle with age. As for the amplifier would probably need recapping and the smoothing capacitor may need replacing. On the other hand it all could be working A1 and therefore Edward's valuation would be about right.

25th Aug 2018, 10:26 pm	#1
19Seventy7 Octode Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Essex, UK. Posts: 1,307	1960s Fidelity identification + value I have the chance to restore an old Fidelity record player, but I don't know the model if anyone knows? I've looked online with no luck. Was also wondering its value of when it comes to time to sell on. Attached Thumbnails

25th Aug 2018, 10:42 pm	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,335	Re: 1960s identification + value Without a pic of the autochanger this may well be a Fidelity 1960/61 model (HF27?) probably using a BSR UA14 autochanger and a UL84/UL85 valved amplifier. Not knowing its working condition, and assuming it has a BSR TC8H Mono only cartridge, puts its value at around £40.00. The big issue with this will be the fact it can only play Mono records and the cost of a suitable replacement cartridge is very high, let alone finding a stereo-compatible one. You may, or may not, expect to earn much with this. __________________ Edward.

26th Aug 2018, 12:16 pm	#3
Ekcoman Heptode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southend, Essex, UK Posts: 663	Re: 1960s Fidelity identification + value I wouldn't value as much as Edward if still has the original cartridge it's unlikely to be working or at best has low output. Replacement cartridges are not cheap. Another issue could be the condition of the rubber mat on the turntable as may well have gone brittle with age. As for the amplifier would probably need recapping and the smoothing capacitor may need replacing. On the other hand it all could be working A1 and therefore Edward's valuation would be about right. __________________ "I really am seriously downsizing "