Hmv 1620????? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ed77 · 5th Jun 2005, 5:03 pm

Hello all.

I have recently purchased this Radiogram. I believe it's an HMV1620...can anyone confirm this for me please?
Thanks Ed77

Nickthedentist · 5th Jun 2005, 5:10 pm

Certainly looks similar to the 1622 for which I've got data.

It has a 10" speaker and push-pull output, so it should sound nice

ed77 · 9th Jun 2005, 10:55 am

thanks Nickthedentist,

i purchased/rescued it from a charity shop in Sommerset. It was a total impulse buy! the man in the shop said the turn table revolves very slowly, but the radio works.

As i am a total novice at vintage radio repair any info i can get from anyone will be gratefully received.

Thanks again

ED77

ppppenguin · 9th Jun 2005, 11:36 am

I didn't think charity shops were allowed to sell electrical items unless they had been safety tested. Thank goodness a few still do and trading standards haven't clamped down on them. But I have seen some electrical stuff on sale that I wouldn't have liked to have seen bought by anyone who didn't know how to make it safe. I suppose the rules are there for a good reason. If it was your granny/child/aunt who got hurt by some faulty kit from a charity shop you might not be too happy.

OliverWestby · 4th Oct 2005, 5:18 pm

I have a 1621. which looks identical to the one in your photo. I know nothing about it. It all works but is very quite with bad distortion if I attempt to turn it up. Should the speaker output be 3 pin (push pull). If it is I think mine has been rewired. Any info would be great, they dont seem to exist on the web. Also how much would this be worth if it was in perfect condition.
ps. is there a way of telling if the auto changer has been replaced?

shaun harris · 8th Oct 2005, 9:57 pm

hi this is my first post on here the gram u have is identicalto one i just sold it had been restored and it got 100 pounds but it wqs in exellent condition both electronically and the cabinate i have a spare instruction book for the turntable unit which i think in your model is a plessey if you want it e mail me your details and ill forward it to you

5th Jun 2005, 5:03 pm	#1
ed77 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Surrey, UK. Posts: 2	Hmv 1620????? Hello all. I have recently purchased this Radiogram. I believe it's an HMV1620...can anyone confirm this for me please? Thanks Ed77 Attached Thumbnails

5th Jun 2005, 5:10 pm	#2
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,861	Re: Hmv 1620????? Certainly looks similar to the 1622 for which I've got data. It has a 10" speaker and push-pull output, so it should sound nice

9th Jun 2005, 10:55 am	#3
ed77 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Surrey, UK. Posts: 2	Re: Hmv 1620????? thanks Nickthedentist, i purchased/rescued it from a charity shop in Sommerset. It was a total impulse buy! the man in the shop said the turn table revolves very slowly, but the radio works. As i am a total novice at vintage radio repair any info i can get from anyone will be gratefully received. Thanks again ED77

9th Jun 2005, 11:36 am	#4
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Re: Hmv 1620????? I didn't think charity shops were allowed to sell electrical items unless they had been safety tested. Thank goodness a few still do and trading standards haven't clamped down on them. But I have seen some electrical stuff on sale that I wouldn't have liked to have seen bought by anyone who didn't know how to make it safe. I suppose the rules are there for a good reason. If it was your granny/child/aunt who got hurt by some faulty kit from a charity shop you might not be too happy.

4th Oct 2005, 5:18 pm	#5
OliverWestby Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 16	Re: Hmv 1620????? I have a 1621. which looks identical to the one in your photo. I know nothing about it. It all works but is very quite with bad distortion if I attempt to turn it up. Should the speaker output be 3 pin (push pull). If it is I think mine has been rewired. Any info would be great, they dont seem to exist on the web. Also how much would this be worth if it was in perfect condition. ps. is there a way of telling if the auto changer has been replaced?

8th Oct 2005, 9:57 pm	#6
shaun harris Tetrode Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wedmore, Somerset, UK. Posts: 53	Re: Hmv 1620????? hi this is my first post on here the gram u have is identicalto one i just sold it had been restored and it got 100 pounds but it wqs in exellent condition both electronically and the cabinate i have a spare instruction book for the turntable unit which i think in your model is a plessey if you want it e mail me your details and ill forward it to you