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Tandberg 1020 Light Bulb

I recently acquired a Tandberg Tr-1020 and need to replace a bulb. The bulb is a small threaded bulb and reads Mazda 3586 on it. Anyone know what the modern replacement is?

I think it needs an E10 base but not sure about Voltage or Amperage. Keep in mind i am not very technical, the fact that i got it open and was able to remove the bulb without breaking anything would shock those that know me.  
tdellamaria
erik_squires
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I strongly encourage you to replace those lights with low current LED's if possible. Huge drain on the power supply, and heats up insides of the receiver.

A technician should be able to whip something up for you.

Best,

E
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mattmiller
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There is a place called Chicago Miniatures in Chicago IL, they supplied all the tiny lights used in all the old McIntosh pieces.....(Mac uses LED now). Also, there is a retail store in Austin TX .....
  • 6318 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Burnet Rd and Burnet Ln/White Horse TrlNeighborhoods: Allandale
  • (512) 453-2852
  • lightbulbshop.net

    • This place has a lot of older style and tiny light bulbs.
    tdellamaria OP
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    Thanks guys. I found a shop here that says they can give it a tune up. That said, it seems to be working fine minus the lights. Sounds so damn good compared to the Marantz 2253 i was using. 

    Thanks again. 
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    georgehifi
    10,312 posts
     
    @ tdellamaria

    My Tandberg 3001A tuner (similar vintage) had these dial lights I had to replace, and if my memory serves me right they were small Neon lamps.
    Similar to these
    http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/lighting/neon-lamps/

    https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Neon+globes.&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjF4rG99KDTAhUEHpQKHauABkcQ_AUIBigB&biw=1255&bih=782#tbm=isch&q=edison+Neon+lamps

    Cheers George
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    georgehifi
    10,312 posts
     
    Sorry here’s the best listing. I think they may have been the 100v ones
    http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/lighting/neon-lamps/neon-indicator-lamps/

    Cheers George
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