Lafayette LR-400.....Need Documentation

[A Sound Mind]

I'm taking on the challenge to restore a crusty 1966 Lafayette boat anchor receiver, but I need a schematic/service manual. My usual haunts have diddley. Can anyone possibly help me out?

 

[Tom Bavis]

Not in Sams, not on radiomuseum.org. Best bet may be to find the closest Kenwood model. What output tubes? Maybe transformer numbers would help.

 

[Tinkerbelle]

I had one of these for a while but not a schematic. IIRC that uses 6GW8/ECL82 output tubes. Pics below in case anyone recognizes similar Japanese (Kenwood, Pioneer etc.) model.

There is also an LR-800 model receiver that uses EL84/6BQ5 outputs. That might be similar front end and AM/FM. The LA-224 integrated is a 6GW8/ECL82 output tube model. Maybe between the two you will get close to what you need.

 

[Tom Bavis]

Kenwood KW-33 (15 tubes) seems to use 6BM8/ECL82. KW-44 (16 tubes) layout is a bit different - may be 6GW8/ECL86. KW-55 and higher numbers use 6BQ5 or 7189 (like the LR-800).

 

[secret4mula]

I'm recapping a japanese made Realistic integrated that uses 6bm8's. Maybe this can help...

 

[sony6060]

The Lafayette looks made by Kenwood.

 

[RWood]

Yes, and the Trio KW-33L is laid out a slightly differently from your Laf but this and this might get you really close.

 

[A Sound Mind]

Getting closer but......

It uses 4-6BM8s. Looks kind of similar to the Kenwood and Realistic integrated. I'll can proceed with the restoration by replacing components of like values, but performing cal and alignments are another story. And I need to check values at test locations, so the correct schematic is really needed here. Thanks for your replies people.
Perhaps some service docs will turn up soon.

 

[Tinkerbelle]

OK, 6BM8s. I guess I should have read my own post :sigh:: http://www.acousticpsychos.com/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=6&pos=195

The manual is available online. For example (no affiliations):
http://www.manualman.com/index.cfm?v_link=product_detail&v_key=86807&v_manufacturer_id=315
http://www.agtannenbaum.com/l_cat.htm

 

[A Sound Mind]

You nailed it Tinkerbelle. Thanks! Knowing that the documentation exists, I need to put this receiver aside to take care of other pieces, as this will be a long project. I plan to strip off the chassis top for refinishing and go through each and every component and connection.