Hey all,

I'm a hunter of awesome stuff. I've been going to flea markets, garage sales, thrift stores for the last 3 years(Never seen a boombox like this). I found this at a goodwill for 7 dollars. I was in SHOCK, Its so cool! I hope you guys can help me as I can't get it to turn on. I put a battery in it and the clock works. I switch it from on to timer and the LED display switches but I was wondering if there is a backlight on the LED? I know there is a EQ light. That doesn't turn on. 

Is there any tricks I should try to see if it is "stuck" in some kind of mode? I opened it and looked to see if there are any capacitors that are blown but they all look great. I checked the speakers and the speakers still sound good. I'm thinking I don't have the right power adapter. Where would I get the AC adapter? I can't figure out what model number it is because its a weird rectangle shaped plug 

Thanks for any tips.

THis community is insanely rad

sorry Minty Fresh i can't help you with the probs it may have but just want to say that's a great score, great sounding great looking box.

for the unbelievably low price you got it for your very lucky, hope you get help to sort out the issues

great score. does it have a 10-band equalizer? hope that somebody here may help you sort out the problem. by the way, welcome to stereo2go

Thank you! I was in shock when I saw it sitting there. This buy caused a whole new hobby for me

Yes! It does and thanks! If I don't figure something out I might mod it to use a rechargeable battery. Seems like a mod I could do.

have you tried putting d cells in it to see if it powers up from them?i think they take 10 though lol-failing that,ive looked at the above pic showing the inlet for the ac.....3 prongs?looks possibly to me like that back plate looks to have been not slid in the right position properly by a previous ownerthat could be the problem

he he this is why andy works for tandy

This buy caused a whole new hobby for me

actually it caused you to catch a powerful virus. don't worry, everybody here got the bug. it's chronic, but works like laughing gas. so no need to panic

haw haw

I just ordered 10 on ebay(there expensive!) It's a 2 prong. There is just a reflection making it look like a 3 prong lol. I'm going to open it up again tonight and check!

Haha, THis comment made my day. THanks! 

Originally Posted by Mintyfresh:

This buy caused a whole new hobby for me

actually it caused you to catch a powerful virus. don't worry, everybody here got the bug. it's chronic, but works like laughing gas. so no need to panic

 

 

haw haw

Yeah as andyboombox said try the plate near the ac connector as it slides across for 240v/110v. Definatly sounds like there is no power as when you turn it on the first light of the 7 equaliser leds stays on as a power indicator The power cable is a standard 2 pin (called telefunken here in the uk).

Also the clock is not backlit...i've had mine for years but needs the amplifier replacing as it powers up but the sound is all feint and scratchy and don't know if you can still get the part....

Hope this helps...

Good find....mintyfresh