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Braun SK2/2 restoration
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<blockquote data-quote="Des Miles" data-source="post: 987839" data-attributes="member: 14311"><p>Hi there and welcome, Airguitar. Must say I can't recall coming across a Braun manufactured valve radio in SA. At first glance, I thought it was a solid-state receiver! The simplistic front panel layout ( on/off volume/band change and tuning control with the circular dial ) reminds me of 50/60's transistor radios.</p><p>Your set, physically, looks to be in good condition. As you have stated, the heat generated by the valves in these compact sets can eventually lead to damage to the cabinet. </p><p>I presume that the main smoothing cap (Siemens 50 + 50uF.) was still OK and just needed a gentle reforming. I have found that most times electrolytics of this age can still be saved. You mentioned 6 valves , I can only see 5, is there another one stuck away some where ?</p><p>Waiting to see what you did to the rest of the cabinet. :thumbs:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Des Miles, post: 987839, member: 14311"] Hi there and welcome, Airguitar. Must say I can't recall coming across a Braun manufactured valve radio in SA. At first glance, I thought it was a solid-state receiver! The simplistic front panel layout ( on/off volume/band change and tuning control with the circular dial ) reminds me of 50/60's transistor radios. Your set, physically, looks to be in good condition. As you have stated, the heat generated by the valves in these compact sets can eventually lead to damage to the cabinet. I presume that the main smoothing cap (Siemens 50 + 50uF.) was still OK and just needed a gentle reforming. I have found that most times electrolytics of this age can still be saved. You mentioned 6 valves , I can only see 5, is there another one stuck away some where ? Waiting to see what you did to the rest of the cabinet. :thumbs: [/QUOTE]
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