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Olson RA-290 Receiver

Ghoulardi

Ghoulardi

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Hello all...I picked up an Olson RA-290 receiver today and have a couple of questions. I know this unit has been discussed here a time or two. First off, does anyone who has had one of these know exactly what I need to remove to get access to the dial indicator bulb which is out? I can't decide if the whole face needs to come off, or just the metal housing that surrounds the back of the dial. I opened the unit and it is super clean inside and there is a sticker that has repair shop information from a previous service visit. I am wondering if the Olson may have had a recap. The caps look newish to me. The two main power caps are Riken, and all the smaller caps are Elna. I had read previously that a lot of Hitachi parts were used in these. The power supply is a Nikko. Any guesses? If this has actually had some refurbishment done I truly got my moneys worth. The sound seems to be beefy, smooth, and clear. Thanks for any replies.
 
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I've got an Olson RA-250...offers some of the best FM I've experienced{if that matters anymore}.I have not cracked it open since I got it on BT,Like to know what happens with your unit.
 
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Ghoulardi said:
Hello all...I picked up an Olson RA-290 receiver today and have a couple of questions. I know this unit has been discussed here a time or two. First off, does anyone who has had one of these know exactly what I need to remove to get access to the dial indicator bulb which is out? I can't decide if the whole face needs to come off, or just the metal housing that surrounds the back of the dial. I opened the unit and it is super clean inside and there is a sticker that has repair shop information from a previous service visit. I am wondering if the Olson may have had a recap. The caps look newish to me. The two main power caps are Riken, and all the smaller caps are Elna. I had read previously that a lot of Hitachi parts were used in these. The power supply is a Nikko. Any guesses? If this has actually had some refurbishment done I truly got my moneys worth. The sound seems to be beefy, smooth, and clear. Thanks for any replies.
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The radar-like tuning dial actually has four fuse lamps for illumination. This is an impressive looking unit with four discreet output devices and stuffed to the gills with nice components and very solid construction. I'm looking forward to trying out the tuner section in my main system.
 
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