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Rare Vintage Philips 22GF303 UFO Portable Record Player with built in Speaker. In excellent full working order, full service carried out on 20th Nov 2020 (please refer to photos & below for report). THIS IS A GREAT RECORD PLAYER AND TALKING POINT! A famous design by Patrice Dupont. A great example of this iconic design, from the fantastic space-age period of late 1960s to early 1970s design. When designers including Ettore Sottsass, Joe Colombo and Verner Panton were working in a similar aesthetic. Made in the Netherlands. White/cream molded plastic case with clear grey smoked plastic lid. Dark grey plastic interior. Plays 7 and 12 vinyl/records. 33, 45 and 78 speeds. Portable with retractable carry handle. Operates by mains power (3 pin plug) or batteries. Tested & Serviced, in Good working order. Measures: Diameter 30 cm. 12cm, Weight 2.4K. I’ve included a YouTube link below, of this actual record player in working order, to give you an idea of its sound and appearance. Hardly used, though it has light wear. With some fine surface scratches on the lid. That you’d expect to find with a 50 year old. Overall though it is in superb condition! The only main cosmetic defect is on a section of the lid. There is a slight crackle effect. On about a quarter of the grey smoky lid. Goodness knows how this came to be, as it’s been kept safely boxed away for many years, away from light & heat. (please see photos, I’ve tried to give the clearest impression of this) This is only superficial, the plastic is still perfectly smooth, it might be a film within the plastic maybe? As you can see this. Is not obvious at all in most lights, I didn’t even notice until I closely examined, it does not in any way compromise its great looks, tested functionality and great sound quality, but I wanted to bring this to your attention. The plug has been changed from a two pin European plug to a three pin UK plug. Serviced and restored mechanically and electronically by a sound system qualified electronics engineer. In perfect working order with (see link to YouTube video below). WORK CARRIED OUT, SERVICE REPORT 1 Inspection, cleaning of dust & debris, wiring checks, connector checks, contact-cleaning, detailed internal component measurements, functionality tests, voltage measurements, signal flow, identification of damaged/faulty components, tightening of fixing nuts and screws. 2 Detailed fault-finding and analysis carried out 3 Operation of motor tested and verified. 4 Operation of audio section tested and verified. 5 1 off new 3A fuse supplied & fitted to mains plug. 6 1off new transistor supplied & fitted. 7 Platter and idler wheel cleaned, and lubricated as required. 8 Functionality & operation of all controls checked & verified. 9 Performance & stability of unit tested and verified with records at all speed settings. From a smoke free home. Our family have been following strict government guidelines with respect to covid hygiene & social distancing. No member of our family have tested positive or had any symptoms, Just to reassure you. Insured to full value. Ny questions please feel free to ask. The item “Rare Vintage Philips 22GF303 Portable Record Player UFO Battery & Mains SERVICED” is in sale since Sunday, November 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Vintage Sound & Vision\Record Players/Turntables”. The seller is “jagawill09″ and is located in Leeds. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Qatar, El salvador, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay.

• Model: 22GF303
• Brand: Philips

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I’ve had this portable Panasonic record player music system since new. It’s been overseas with me on my travels in my motorhome, next to my bed playing me to sleep, taken around to friends houses, used for bbqs & parties and it’s still going strong. It’s the ultimate portable record player built in the days of ghetto blasters and the like but this one incorporated a fully automated turntable. The press button selection for tape/phono/and 3 band radio is glitchy especially the tape button and really needs some contact spray and use. Once you’ve got the button settled it generally stays fine but can still cause interference. It’s become like this due to low use over the last 10 years. It’s the same with guitar potentiometers etc lack of use causes buzzing etc and cleaning with contact spray and use normally sorts it out. Again I reiterate once you’ve got it settled then its OK 90 percent of the time but may need a wiggle every now and again. The tape is perfect in all functions. As is the record players and radio. The sound is very good for its size. Runs on batteries and mains and can run also on direct DC although I don’t have that lead anymore any typical universal lead will suffice if you wish to run from a leisure battery etc.. Missing the tone button but I’m sure another could be found and slider still functions as it should and can be operated with your finger as normal. It’s not a new item I bought this in the 70s so please don’t expect it to be perfect and as new. It’s not, it’s glitchy full of quirks but fundamentally it’s full of character and wonderful and the new owner will love it especially once it’s had some contact spray and use. Will be sorely missed but I don’t use it as near as much as it wants to be used Anything I’ve missed just drop me a line. Collection or viewing welcome from a village just south of Cambridge. Thank you for looking. The item “Panasonic retro music system SG-J555L boombox with record player 12v & mains” is in sale since Monday, July 30, 2018. This item is in the category “Sound & Vision\Home Audio & HiFi Separates\Record Players/Turntables”. The seller is “brightonrock2001″ and is located in Royston. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Panasonic
• Type: Boombox

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