Dansette Major Volume Issue - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Cobbles86 · 27th Nov 2020, 9:31 am

I've recently purchased a Dansette Major which was in perfect working order (the seller sent me numerous videos) during transportation I believe something has happened to the sound. When i have tried it, there is no sound coming through the speakers, however i can hear low music.

There is a slight hum to the speaker but only when I put my hear to it.

I don't have a huge amount of experience, but is there anything I can check myself before speaking to someone about a fix.

Other than this issue, it is in beautiful condition, so would love to use it.

Thanks,

Restoration73 · 27th Nov 2020, 10:10 am

It might be a simple as a valve having been nudged out of its socket. There should be
a panel behind the speaker held on by 2 or 4 screws. removing this will allow you to
inspect the amplifier where the valve is plugged in.
I have just restored a Major Deluxe 21.

Edward Huggins · 27th Nov 2020, 10:16 am

That faint sound you are hearing is "stylus chatter". Check the two connecting tags at the rear of the cartridge for a tight fit. Touch these leads where the metal contacts are (volume on full) and if you hear a loud buzz then the amp is working OK. The cartridge may have fractured during transit. Please advise.

27th Nov 2020, 9:31 am	#1
Cobbles86 Diode Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Leicestershire, UK. Posts: 1	Dansette Major Volume Issue I've recently purchased a Dansette Major which was in perfect working order (the seller sent me numerous videos) during transportation I believe something has happened to the sound. When i have tried it, there is no sound coming through the speakers, however i can hear low music. There is a slight hum to the speaker but only when I put my hear to it. I don't have a huge amount of experience, but is there anything I can check myself before speaking to someone about a fix. Other than this issue, it is in beautiful condition, so would love to use it. Thanks,

27th Nov 2020, 10:10 am	#2
Restoration73 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Surbiton, SW London, UK. Posts: 2,801	Re: Dansette Major Volume Issue It might be a simple as a valve having been nudged out of its socket. There should be a panel behind the speaker held on by 2 or 4 screws. removing this will allow you to inspect the amplifier where the valve is plugged in. I have just restored a Major Deluxe 21.

27th Nov 2020, 10:16 am	#3
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,327	Re: Dansette Major Volume Issue That faint sound you are hearing is "stylus chatter". Check the two connecting tags at the rear of the cartridge for a tight fit. Touch these leads where the metal contacts are (volume on full) and if you hear a loud buzz then the amp is working OK. The cartridge may have fractured during transit. Please advise. __________________ Edward.