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Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 8:16:30 AM on 1 August 2026.
	Hugereductions Location: Leura, NSW Member since 1 August 2026 Member #: 2792 Postcount: 2
G'day all... I have a Rolls ... maybe a "Newport", or similar. Big, heavy record player (comparatively)with AM only radio. Mostly particle-board that has thin vaneer... almost walnut looking! I've changed DIN outlets on the back of both speakers to banana plugs... can you see any problems? I've left the old 2 pin plugs on the other end ...as in, where they plug into the system itself, at the back. I've also got the AM tuning knob that's wobbling around... it won't tune to anything... not even the static sound??? I've plugged in speakers, and I'm getting the (usual) humming sound. Sorry for the amateur-hour post, but it's a new hobby. Hope you are all relatively well. Any and all help is much appreciated. Kind regards, Damien.

Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 9:54:17 AM on 1 August 2026.
	Robbbert Location: Hill Top, NSW Member since 18 September 2015 Member #: 1801 Postcount: 2274
Photos please.

Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 8:31:45 PM on 1 August 2026.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6983
Cannot recall ever coming across any Rolls Radio gear, such as this model called "Traveller': https://reclaimedaudio.com.au/shop/ols/products/rolls-radio-australia-traveller-stereo-record-player-valve-w-dual-turntable Another model here: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimedAudio/videos/749239448616334/

Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 10:39:11 PM on 1 August 2026.
	Ian Robertson Location: Belrose, NSW Member since 31 December 2015 Member #: 1844 Postcount: 2727
Late in the life of Rolls Radio they were bought by Keith Lord Discounts and moved into their Ashfield facility. That would have been about 1970, they continued to operate for at least 4 or 5 years from this site. The company I worked for at the time used to do warranty service for them. Amplifiers used AD161 / 162 pairs with a regulated power supply. Mullard 10 - 10 circuit. Radio tuner was a Philips module.

Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 11:33:15 PM on 1 August 2026.
	GTC Location: Sydney, NSW Member since 28 January 2011 Member #: 823 Postcount: 6983
Radiomsuem has this history ... Rolls Radio Industries Pty Ltd.; Sydney, NSW Manufacturer of radios, radiograms & record players. Founded: 1955 Closed: 1980 Summary: 447A Church St, Parramatta (1955) 447A Church St, Parramatta & 137 Regatta St, Five Dock (1956 - 1961) 33B King St, Enfield (1962 - 1966) 313 Sussex St, Sydney (1967 - 1969) 34 Bellevue St, Surry Hills (1970 - 1972) 131 Bland St, Ashfield (1973 - 1980)

Return to top of page · Post #: 6 · Written at 6:50:41 AM on 2 August 2026.
	Hugereductions Location: Leura, NSW Member since 1 August 2026 Member #: 2792 Postcount: 2
Many thanks for your generosity. I'll get some photos.

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