Hi guys,
My second post here, so apologies for not contributing elsewhere. I've read a lot the last few days regarding the problems that I have, but so far I haven't found the solution.
Actually I have two issues with my Beogram 6500, and they might sound familiar to you. The first problem is that when the Beogram moves the tone arm to the record, it actually drops the tone arm next to the record. I already found that the actual drop position can be adjusted. However, there is not enough adjustment range, even after adjustment the tone arm still drops next to the record.
The second issue is that the 'sledge' that carries the tone arm does not move when the tone arm had reached its maximum rotation. Thus the record is stuck in the same position. A slight push starts movement of the sledge again and the record continues to play, until the same problem occurs.
What I've checked:
- Mechanical failures. I haven't found any, everything (including springs and cords) seams to be in great shape
- The belts. They appear to be a little old, but not worn out
- I cleaned everything, so no dust etcetera in the drives
- Pressure on the MMC element is set to 1 grams
- The records: problem occurs on multiple records, new and old
- Lubrication: is removed. As its all plastic parts moving over metal rails, lubrification/grease shouldn't be needed
