BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

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I would like to buy a Beogram 1700/ MMC 20EN.

Do you think it is compatible with my SMMC20CL+  ?

Thanks guys for your patience !   ....but please help me because as I am unemployed for three years now, this cartridge costs me a fortune, and I would not like to waste it, because I think it is very good  🙂

Maggie 

That one will be compatible. However I would seriously consider a better turntable if you have the chance. A 4002 would be my one of choice. Very sturdy and pure B&O. Give Soundsmith a chance!

My B&O Icons:

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ok ! 

I have to find a very cheap though !    Do you think I should take care of something with A 4002's cartridges or are they all the same worldwide ?

I will probably buy today a Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4002 Record Player Tangential - Type 5521.

 

It says it has a MMC 20 CL.

 
Is it compatible with my SMMC20CL+ ?
 

Yes - I saw that one - looks nice. Pay extra to have it very well packaged. The platter should be taken off and taped to the base and the arm supported with foam. Lots of bubble wrap and polystyrene chips and double boxed. These are fragile decks and break easily.

Best wishes,

 

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovox.png Beovox.png
Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beotime.png Beotime.png
Beosound-Stage.png Beosound-Stage.png
Beosound-Moment.png Beosound-Moment.png
Beosound-5.png Beosound-5.png
Beosound-2.png Beosound-2.png
Beoremote-One.png Beoremote-One.png
Beoplay-Portal.png Beoplay-Portal.png
Beoplay-Earset.png Beoplay-Earset.png
Beomaster.png Beomaster.png
Beolit.png Beolit.png
Beogram-400x.png Beogram-400x.png
Beocenter-2.png Beocenter-2.png

Thanks !  🙂

I will tell you the results.  Otherwise I will send the cartridge to Soundsmith...

 

Maggie 

 

Hello !

 

I just bought the Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4002 Plattenspieler, Typ 5521.

 

I hope the cartridge fits...   A big than you to you all for your support 🙂

 

In case I have a problem with the cartridge I will write again !!!

 

Maggie 

It will fit! I have a SMMC20 fitted to a 4004 next to me. I am sure you will like the deck - a real B&O classic. The cartrisge is a tight fit - but that is good! Be careful not to break the small brass contact at the bottom of the arm.

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovox.png Beovox.png
Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beotime.png Beotime.png
Beosound-Stage.png Beosound-Stage.png
Beosound-Moment.png Beosound-Moment.png
Beosound-5.png Beosound-5.png
Beosound-2.png Beosound-2.png
Beoremote-One.png Beoremote-One.png
Beoplay-Portal.png Beoplay-Portal.png
Beoplay-Earset.png Beoplay-Earset.png
Beomaster.png Beomaster.png
Beolit.png Beolit.png
Beogram-400x.png Beogram-400x.png
Beocenter-2.png Beocenter-2.png

Thanks  🙂

 

A B&O technician will do the installation after his August holidays.

 

I hope everything will be OK.   I did all this, to buy a new turntable,  as I was very much afraid that if I would send my expensive cartridge to US it would probably be lost....

 

Is this a wise thing I did ? 

Assuming it arrives in good condition, and it is as good as described, very definitely! One of the best decks B&O ever made.

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovox.png Beovox.png
Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beotime.png Beotime.png
Beosound-Stage.png Beosound-Stage.png
Beosound-Moment.png Beosound-Moment.png
Beosound-5.png Beosound-5.png
Beosound-2.png Beosound-2.png
Beoremote-One.png Beoremote-One.png
Beoplay-Portal.png Beoplay-Portal.png
Beoplay-Earset.png Beoplay-Earset.png
Beomaster.png Beomaster.png
Beolit.png Beolit.png
Beogram-400x.png Beogram-400x.png
Beocenter-2.png Beocenter-2.png
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