Dansette Junior date? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Ekcoman · 9th Dec 2018, 8:22 pm

Just cleaned up and running well but can find no information on this early Dansette Model. Not seen a Junior model like this before or any reference on internet search. The Senior, Minor and the Automix I'm guessing around same period. 1955, earlier? later?

Edward Huggins · 9th Dec 2018, 11:14 pm

This is a very early Dansette using the BSR "Regent" 3 speed deck. I would date this as at early/mid 1954. The original BSR TC4 cartridge has been replaced by a later BSR "Fulfi" TC8 - probably the "H" version. This is most liable to have a mains isolated, UL41 valved, single-stage amplifier and a 7" x 4" speaker. Very rare now.

Ekcoman · 10th Dec 2018, 8:12 am

Thanks Edward that's older than I thought. That makes sense as have a Dansette "Minor" with same deck.

9th Dec 2018, 8:22 pm	#1
Ekcoman Heptode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southend, Essex, UK Posts: 663	Dansette Junior date? Just cleaned up and running well but can find no information on this early Dansette Model. Not seen a Junior model like this before or any reference on internet search. The Senior, Minor and the Automix I'm guessing around same period. 1955, earlier? later? Attached Thumbnails __________________ "I really am seriously downsizing "

9th Dec 2018, 11:14 pm	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,326	Re: Dansette Junior date? This is a very early Dansette using the BSR "Regent" 3 speed deck. I would date this as at early/mid 1954. The original BSR TC4 cartridge has been replaced by a later BSR "Fulfi" TC8 - probably the "H" version. This is most liable to have a mains isolated, UL41 valved, single-stage amplifier and a 7" x 4" speaker. Very rare now. __________________ Edward.

10th Dec 2018, 8:12 am	#3
Ekcoman Heptode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southend, Essex, UK Posts: 663	Re: Dansette Junior date? Thanks Edward that's older than I thought. That makes sense as have a Dansette "Minor" with same deck. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "I really am seriously downsizing "