Another DAC90A

Whilst I was on holiday recently I picked up another Bush DAC90A.  I did say that I wouldn't buy another unless it was white or ivory colour, but at £15 I just couldn't turn it down. It will probably go to a family member or friend once its been restored.

DAC90A in as-found condition

It's complete and appears to be unmolested...no sign of the phantom bodger here! There is a tiny chip in the bakelite underneath, but apart from being filthy the cabinet looks OK, so its a good candidate for restoration.

 The rear panel is a bit rough, but should be usable after a good clean.

The glass is intact and undamaged

The only thing I want to check before starting is the loudspeaker output transformer; these have been known to fail, and it can be difficult to find replacements. This is one of the things that can happen if someone has found the set and just plugged it in to see if it works.

Finally, a couple of 'before' pictures of the chassis. There's a good sixty year's worth of dust and muck on it, but no sign of moisture damage. There's a little rust on the lamp holders, but no much anywhere else.

Six decades of dust

The smoothing capacitor is dated November 1954, so this set was probably built late in '54 or early '55.

I've seen a LOT worse!

The only problem I have now is making room for it in the workshop. The GEC 5645 is supposed to be next in the queue, but DAC90As are relatively easy to work on and it could be a quick job. I'll let you know how I get on later.

Keep listening!