Beogram 1200 tonearm damage

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beovoxnewbie
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Posted October 22, 2023 at 06:05 GMT
#1642799
Hi all, I have a Beogram 1200 here that is in need of repair. the guy who brought it to me said he had it shipped from the UK. They must have left the tonearm counterweight on and also had no way of holding the tonearm in its pivot (bearing) securely.

As can be seen from the photos it has suffered damage to the anti skate mechanism. There is nothing to retain the anti skate adjustment knob/spring/spindle. I can see a small recess machined in to the end of the adjustment knob and also on the inside of the tonearm pivot bracket (bearing).

Does anyone know if there is supposed to be a small circlip or the like to retain this assembly? The manual doesn't show any such detail as it only furnishes the tonearm as a complete unit.

Any help appreciated, thank you.
DI
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Dillen
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Posted October 22, 2023 at 08:31 GMT
#1659455
That's not antiskating. It's the tracking force setting.
It's something you would normally not take apart. Originally, it was sold only as a complete assembly and, unless you are a really skilled DIY'er, I would recommend you replace it as such.

Martin
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beovoxnewbie
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Posted October 22, 2023 at 08:50 GMT
#1659456
Hi Martin, long time since we have spoken. Thank you very much for your reply and yes appologies, tracking force, the anti skate is built in.

I am pretty handy at repairs on these things as l have repaired many in the past, l just don't currently have another Beogram here to compare it to so I am unsure of the exact part that is missing.

I may as you say have to purchase a complete arm, does seem a waste though as l will have to get posted from overseas which will cost nearly as much as the value of the turntable.

Thanks again.
DD
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ddgram
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Posted September 5, 2025 at 00:31 GMT
#1671002
Hi there,

I think, i have very much the same problem - so i dare to revive this old thread.

After a transport the tracking force knob is loose and hangs out of the metal ring. Is there a chance to reattach the knob and fasten the hinge?

Is there maybe a technical drawing of this part to help me understand how this knob works? And how it is attached of course.

Thanks in advance for any help!
Mark-sf
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Mark-sf
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Posted September 5, 2025 at 03:15 GMT
#1671003
Dieter, I’m not following your description. Assuming you have a 1200, the rear counterweight when screwed fully in is factory to the tracking force as there was no user adjustment on that model. Perhaps you can post a picture.
DD
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ddgram
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Posted September 5, 2025 at 08:14 GMT
#1671004
Hi Mark, thanks for your answer. You are right, it is no 1200 but a 3000 - the tonearm should be more or less the same. Here are some fotos to show the problem:  
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Mark-sf
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Posted September 5, 2025 at 19:01 GMT
#1671013
Thanks for the pictures. I’m afraid that level of tonearm bearing damage is not repairable.. You will need to replace the tonearm to restore the turntable. Many of these have bad motors so you may find one for parts that you can use its tonearm.
DD
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ddgram
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Posted September 6, 2025 at 20:21 GMT
#1671022
Thanks for your advice. Yes, that is of course a possibility, but it would be a pity for the damaged arm.

Nobody here, who knows how this tiny knob for the counterbalance weight was attached in the factory? Maybe pressed or glued? It seems there is no thread for a screw connection.
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Mark-sf
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Posted September 6, 2025 at 20:28 GMT
#1671023
Your problem is not simply the knob. That amount of damage would have destroyed the arm bearing so that even if you could get the knob in the arm would damage records.
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