Hi,

Our very own Martin sells them here:

http://www.bonanza.com/booths/dillen_de?item_sort_options%5Bper_page%5D=48

Perfect.  That is what I found, I didn't realize it was Martin who was selling them.  I just placed my order.

Kevin

Thanks for ordering a tachodisc,
If the capacitors are still the original ones, I suggest you also grab a capacitor kit and replace the lot.
Check also for bad solder joints, they typically crack at the edge connectors, in the power supply areas,
at the CPU socket and where the socket for the flat ribbon cable from the CPU housing is soldered to the main board.

The drive motor is depending on the subplatter to run and it won't run, start and brake correctly without the platter.

Martin

Thanks, Martin.  The 8000 is really in quite rough condition, so I don't want to throw a bunch of money at it until I can determine if any of the issues are terminal.  I'll check all the joints and wait for the tacho disc.  The tacho sensor seems to be working as I am getting switching current across the terminals when power is on. There is no visible light coming from the sensor, but now I'm assuming that is normal.

BTW, what happened to my older messages?  I haven't posted for a few months, but I should have more than 4 posts.  Did I miss something?

Keiko5 wrote:

There is no visible light coming from the sensor, but now I'm assuming that is normal.

BTW, what happened to my older messages?  I haven't posted for a few months, but I should have more than 4 posts.  Did I miss something?

Yes, it's IR.
And yes, a server replacement. Your old posts can be found in the archives out there at the right side >

Martin

While waiting for the tachodisc from Martin, I have been assessing other issues, including the arm movement.  I cleaned the screw shaft, replaced the belt, corrected some stiffness in the cueing solenoid, and repaired the tonearm carriage holder (part 14) which was cracked.  I was able to get good lateral movement and cueing action, and the micro sensor for arm position seems to work well. 

Thanks to Martin's tip, I found that pin12 from the transformer had a cracked solder joint, so I corrected that.  When I plugged in the unit and pushed the play button the arm moved to towards the center.  I pressed the << button to stop the movement and then pushed play again and the arm descended.  The red dot-light on the sensor arm was blinking, which didn't happen before.  After about 5 seconds ,the arm raised and the power shut off.  Now I can't get any power to the unit.  I checked the fuse and it is good.  There was no pop or other indication of fault. Is there a a reset procedure, or another issue I haven't found?

Thanks for any help or advice.

Kevin

Most likely a shorted capacitor.
The processor will stop running (or being to run uncontrolled) if the power
supply isn't clean.
It has been a long time since last I saw a Beogram of this series with good original capacitors and
it's quite typical for older units that stood unused for years for caps to fail shortly after power up.

There are two fuses. Both are dimensioned very good and none of them blow without reason.

Martin

Thanks, Martin.  I located the other fuse in the transformer housing and it has blown.  I just placed an order for a cap kit with you (email). Thanks again for the help.

Kevin