Thank you for enabling me to "date" my own Pye Black Box, mainely due to the playing unit seen in your own unit. I found my Black Box (not operational) in an auction some years ago and located a local small shop that put it back in working order. It's a lot of fun platying old 78rpm discs that vary in size - and quality! The sound from the player is remarkably good for its age and mono limitation.
Thanks for your comments, I agree that new audio equipment, unless it is expensive ( and in my opinion, overpeiced) 'Top End' has improved in looks and technology but has strugled to match the sound quality of some vintage equipment. Dave
Very enjoyable video, I'm in the process of bring back my Black Box, I suspect the rectifier valve has failed......I hope it isn't the base! Great to see yours in action, they are lovely things to own and listen too.
Thank you for your kind comments. My faith in the black box was restored when watching g an episode of the Crown on Netflix, where the Wieen played a recording made at Abetfan on her Black Box. Great machine.
I was offered PYE Black Box recently - seems on good cosmetic condition and not sure if its working ... suppose its worth taking a chance at £50 ! enjoyed your video thank you
Hi Paul, Thank you for your comment. Yes they fetch about £45 - £70 depending on condition, unfoetunatly mine recently suffered a mains TX failure. Also check the deck and pick up. Dave
Thank you for enabling me to "date" my own Pye Black Box, mainely due to the playing unit seen in your own
unit. I found my Black Box (not operational) in an auction some years ago and located a local small shop
that put it back in working order. It's a lot of fun platying old 78rpm discs that vary in size - and quality!
The sound from the player is remarkably good for its age and mono limitation.
Hi Mark,
Thank's for your comments. Enjoy.
Great Video Dave - Thanks for sharing! Can’t beat the old Record Players! (we go backwards these days, not forwards in quality) Great job!
Thanks for your comments, I agree that new audio equipment, unless it is expensive ( and in my opinion, overpeiced) 'Top End' has improved in looks and technology but has strugled to match the sound quality of some vintage equipment.
Dave
Very enjoyable video, I'm in the process of bring back my Black Box, I suspect the rectifier valve has failed......I hope it isn't the base! Great to see yours in action, they are lovely things to own and listen too.
Thank you for your kind comments. My faith in the black box was restored when watching g an episode of the Crown on Netflix, where the Wieen played a recording made at Abetfan on her Black Box. Great machine.
Sorry for the error, of course I ment the Queen.
@@DavidHallettProjects Yes, I saw that too, if the queen owns one they must be good!
Nice work Dave, it sounds great! I would have liked to have seen your work with the valve base. Maybe next time?
Beautiful record player and record player
Hi Dave, great video! I have just acquired one of these but can't figure out how to turn it on manually, would you be able to help? Thanks!
I also have a few PYE black boxes.
I'm enjoying your repair videos, but a bit more of you working on them would be a treat. :)
Just bought one at auction, without first looking! Can you fix it for me??
What problems does it have?
I was offered PYE Black Box recently - seems on good cosmetic condition and not sure if its working ... suppose its worth taking a chance at £50 ! enjoyed your video thank you
Hi Paul,
Thank you for your comment. Yes they fetch about £45 - £70 depending on condition, unfoetunatly mine recently suffered a mains TX failure. Also check the deck and pick up.
Dave
Wish you could fix my black box for me!
They resonate memories when working well, hopefully you will get it fixed by someone soon.
My first turn table; we are bonded! Will find someone!
Hope you get it sorted