HMV 1950s record player - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

allanh53 · 7th Apr 2012, 10:23 pm

Hi all,

I've just recently purchased a His Master's Voice record player like that pictured. The turntable doesn't work and I was wondering where can I find an owners manual or service manual if there are any.

Does anyone on here know anything about this record player?

Many thanks.

Steve_P · 7th Apr 2012, 11:41 pm

It's a model 2001A. The service manual is here:

http://www.service-data.com/product.php/2732/3747

The cartridge and stylus are OK I hope, as they can be costly if they aren't. The O/P valve is an N78, which lists 6BJ5 as an equivalent. You could get away with an EL90 I think?

The motor is ran from the transformer primary on a 230v supply and via SW2, which is operated by the pick-up arm. Push to the right to start. Check this switch.

Cheers,

Steve P.

allanh53 · 8th Apr 2012, 12:02 am

Cheers chaps. I will download the manual and let you know how I get on.

Audio1950 · 8th Apr 2012, 10:54 am

I see this still has the original EMI "Double C" cartridge fitted. As Steve has mentioned, if it has packed up, it will be an expensive repair, as it will involve replacing the whole thing with something suitable. As far as I know, there is now nothing commercially available to do the job, so it will mean an imaginative conversion.
If, by lucky chance, the cartridge is still working, be aware that it is mono only, and must not be used to play stereo records, or it will wreck them.

Barry

ukcol · 8th Apr 2012, 11:20 am

I remember someone writing about dismantling and repairing the HMV Double 'c' cartridge. I can't remember if it was here (a search has not been successful) or elsewhere. Does anyone remember where this was written?

Colin M

Steve_P · 8th Apr 2012, 12:59 pm

Is it this...

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=40489

Cheers,

Steve P.

Another thing with these is the mains flex. I've got on here on the 'might get done one day' pile and live, neutral and earth are all brown! Might well be wise to change it....

ukcol · 8th Apr 2012, 1:27 pm

That's it Steve, post 12 by electrogram.

Colin M

7th Apr 2012, 10:23 pm	#1
allanh53 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Posts: 2	HMV 1950s record player Hi all, I've just recently purchased a His Master's Voice record player like that pictured. The turntable doesn't work and I was wondering where can I find an owners manual or service manual if there are any. Does anyone on here know anything about this record player? Many thanks. Attached Thumbnails

7th Apr 2012, 11:41 pm	#2
Steve_P Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 6,644	Re: HMV 1950s record player It's a model 2001A. The service manual is here: http://www.service-data.com/product.php/2732/3747 The cartridge and stylus are OK I hope, as they can be costly if they aren't. The O/P valve is an N78, which lists 6BJ5 as an equivalent. You could get away with an EL90 I think? The motor is ran from the transformer primary on a 230v supply and via SW2, which is operated by the pick-up arm. Push to the right to start. Check this switch. Cheers, Steve P. __________________ If we've always had it, why is the Car Boot open? You're not sneaking another Old TV in are you...?

8th Apr 2012, 12:02 am	#3
allanh53 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Posts: 2	Re: HMV 1950s record player Cheers chaps. I will download the manual and let you know how I get on.

8th Apr 2012, 10:54 am	#4
Audio1950 Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittlesey, near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 3,763	Re: HMV 1950s record player I see this still has the original EMI "Double C" cartridge fitted. As Steve has mentioned, if it has packed up, it will be an expensive repair, as it will involve replacing the whole thing with something suitable. As far as I know, there is now nothing commercially available to do the job, so it will mean an imaginative conversion. If, by lucky chance, the cartridge is still working, be aware that it is mono only, and must not be used to play stereo records, or it will wreck them. Barry

8th Apr 2012, 11:20 am	#5
ukcol Rest in Peace Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 3,944	Re: HMV 1950s record player I remember someone writing about dismantling and repairing the HMV Double 'c' cartridge. I can't remember if it was here (a search has not been successful) or elsewhere. Does anyone remember where this was written? Colin M

8th Apr 2012, 12:59 pm	#6
Steve_P Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 6,644	Re: HMV 1950s record player Is it this... https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=40489 Cheers, Steve P. Another thing with these is the mains flex. I've got on here on the 'might get done one day' pile and live, neutral and earth are all brown! Might well be wise to change it.... __________________ If we've always had it, why is the Car Boot open? You're not sneaking another Old TV in are you...? Last edited by Steve_P; 8th Apr 2012 at 1:28 pm.

8th Apr 2012, 1:27 pm	#7
ukcol Rest in Peace Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 3,944	Re: HMV 1950s record player That's it Steve, post 12 by electrogram. Colin M