[Jukebox-list] Rockola Capri Deluxe 2

[Jeremy Agema]

Congrads on your purchase Phil. My recommendation is to recap the amp or 
send it out to be rebuilt.

Jeremy Agema


On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 20:56:26 -0000, Phil Dunn wrote
> Greetings fellow Jukers!
> 
> I've just taken delivery of  what I consider to be my first SERIOUS
> jukebox, a Rockola 418-s Capri Deluxe 2. So impressed with the looks 
> of this one, chrome is spot-on, original glass beautiful , selection 
> buttons pristine and it's generally in great nick.selects fine,
>  writes-in fine, writes out fine..one problem. The Sound. My 
> previous jukes (a 70's Rockola lastly) have really kicked ass, where 
> as this one sounds no better than a slightly-muffled ghetto-blaster! 
> I've tried various combinations of balances, tones etc but to no 
> avail, it still sounds dreadful..The top speakers are barely there 
> when played in isolation, and the bottom speakers in the base of the 
> cabinet sound muffled and distorted. I've started by ordering a new 
> stylus, as it looks very dodgy indeed, but I think it may well be 
> the amp. It's still the original of course. Anyway, watch this space 
> as Project Capri progresses, it wasn't much money to buy so I'm 
> going to really go for it, inspired by Jackie!!
> 
> Best Regards and Good Wishes,
> 
> Phil. UK.
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