Beogram 5500 Turntable repairs needed

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Funkyman50x (archived2)
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Posted October 25, 2018 at 15:56 GMT
#2113478

Totally new to this so here goes:

Bought new 5500 system in 1985.. The turntable has gone unused for a few years. Except for cassette deck (which I am not concerned with) all else works fine including Penta speakers.

I am not a DIY guy. I need to find someone who can repair this turntable.

Belt revolves but not the platen. May just need a belt for this. Also the tone arm does not move when I push the PLAY switch. Needs a cartridge with stylus (original is MMC5) but it makes no sense to buy one unless repairs are effected. Can anyone (legitimately) help with this search?

Leosgonewild
Leosgonewild
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2612 posts
Posted October 25, 2018 at 16:30 GMT
#2113479
Stupid question, but you have released the transport screws?
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orava
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Posted October 26, 2018 at 14:05 GMT
#2113480

As you have ownwd this long time, you probably know that arm do not move unless there is a record on the platter?

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Dillen
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Posted October 26, 2018 at 15:10 GMT
#2113481

Orava wrote:

As you have ownwd this long time, you probably know that arm do not move unless there is a record on the platter?

And the carriage won't move unless the platter spins.
Will the platter rotate by hand? 

Martin

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