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 Wanted - Service Manual for Victor ARC-50K record changer used in HMV Sceptre 80 radiogram
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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 4:16:10 PM on 12 August 2015.
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 MacGyver
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Hi guys..I'm trying to locate a service manual for a Victor ARC-50K automatic record changer as used in the HMV Sceptre 80 radiogram. The HMV Sceptre 80 service manual also calls it a RC50 changer, however, under the changer itself is a label saying its manufactured by Victor and is designated model ARC-50K. Thanks in anticipation!
 
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There's a YouTube clip of one of those:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNM9ixDpFn0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNM9ixDpFn0

If you get no response here, maybe if you post your question in the associated comments, that guy might be able to help.
 
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 MacGyver
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Thanks GTC... I managed to track one of those down.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 2:15:19 PM on 29 July 2017.
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 JamesLaing
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I know this a very old thread, but I need say this HMV was from 1972

Which uses a JVC ARC-50K Turntable

https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123931483/

http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/hismasters_sceptre_80_tj_4x.html
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 4:34:54 PM on 29 July 2017.
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 Ian Robertson
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Yes I remember those, used to see them when under warranty.

Changer was made in Japan and was better quality than the BSRs and Garrards used previously. HMV and JVC have (had?) corporate connections.
 
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