Beogram 1600 speed problem

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TISE (archived2)
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Posted February 20, 2019 at 08:06 GMT
#2118878

Hello!

My name is Philipp and i am new to this forum, but not new to the B&O World.

A friend of mine recently gifted me his old Beogram 1600 (along with speakers and amplifier).

Yesterday i realized that the turntable is slightly faster than 33rpm, i would say about 1-1,5 seconds per minute.

Does anyone know if this is normal? Ist there any way to fine adjust the playing speed? Or is it a mechanical issue?

The beogram is in an overall good condition, everything else works fine!

Thanks in advance for any answer!

 

Kindest regards from Germany

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TISE (archived2)
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22 posts
Posted February 21, 2019 at 12:45 GMT
#2118879

I hope its ok to bump this one.

SB
Saint Beogrowler
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807 posts
Posted February 21, 2019 at 16:28 GMT
#2118880
Could be an incorrect belt.

I believe these have the pitch adjuster above the rocker switch.

There are free phone apps that can be used for speed adjustment or get a strobe printout from vinylengine.
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TISE (archived2)
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22 posts
Posted February 21, 2019 at 18:56 GMT
#2118881

Thank you very much for your answer again!

“Sadly“ i have the version without the pitcher above the rocker switch. Thats why i thought that maybe there is something like a fine adjustment inside the turntable.

I also thought that the belt might need a replacement...but how do i get inside the device? With my other beogram, i just needed to lift the platter but this one cant be lift somehow...like its stuck or something. Any advices?

kindest regards

AU
AudioOrigin
Bronze
51 posts
Posted February 22, 2019 at 22:49 GMT
#2118882

Hi,

 Yes, there is an adjuster inside all the info is in the service manual

Best regards Alistair

AU
AudioOrigin
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Posted February 22, 2019 at 22:49 GMT
#2118883

 

 

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TISE (archived2)
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22 posts
Posted February 23, 2019 at 09:11 GMT
#2118884

Hi!

 

Thank you very much!

 

Sadly i cant find a manual for my beogram? Is there anyone who could probably send my a scanned manual?

Also do you know how to open the beogram?

 

Kindest regards

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TISE (archived2)
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22 posts
Posted February 25, 2019 at 08:13 GMT
#2118885

TISE wrote:

Sadly i cant find a manual for my beogram? Is there anyone who could probably send my a scanned manual?

Also do you know how to open the beogram?

 

 

Bump

AU
AudioOrigin
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51 posts
Posted February 26, 2019 at 00:17 GMT
#2118886

 

Hi,

 

 

““Sadly“ i have the version without the pitcher above the rocker switch. Thats why i thought that maybe there is something like a fine adjustment inside the turntable.”

 

I have never seen this model but I should imagine it’s the same as the normal 1600 in which case

 

There are 2 trim pots inside for the 2 different speeds

 

There are lots of manuals on the site for silver or gold members,

 

The 1600 is not here look for the 1102 a very similar model

 

(if it were mine I would also change the belt)

 

Best regards Alistair

 

 

 

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TISE (archived2)
Bronze
22 posts
Posted February 26, 2019 at 07:54 GMT
#2118887

Hello!

Yes, i want to change the belt as well! But how do i get inside the turntable? Just lift the platter or is there anything i need to "unlock"?

I also added some pictures of the turntable.

link

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Kindest regards

Philipp

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