Beogram 8000 speed dips randomly

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I inherited a B&O system consisting of a Beogram 8000, Beomaster 8000, and a pair RL-60 speakers. When I got it the Beogram spun at an insanely high speed so after a little googling it was recommended I check the tachodisc. It was shot so I ordered a new one from some guy on the internet and installed it without issue (getting the suspension clips on and off is a pain though).

Now everything seems to be working well except that randomly the speed dips. It doesn't happen on every revolution or at any particular part of a given record. Sometimes it does it a couple times in rapid succession and sometimes I can make it through an entire song without it happening.

Any idea what could be the cause of this?

Once this issue is resolved I just have to find a suitable material to replace on the ABRs in the RL-60s and it will be all good to go 😁


Thanks!

Grab a capacitor kit and replace the lot.

Martin

I ordered it from... you I think.

 

Thanks!

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