BeoSystem 2300 and connecting a record player

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Nis (archived)
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Posted February 25, 2009 at 10:30 GMT
#1870521

One of my friends asked me, if he can connect a record player to his BeoSystem 2300.

I guess, that the BS2300 do not have a dedicated turntable connection and therefore to be able to connect a turntable, need a player with a RIAA amplifier either build-in or externally.

Which player should he go for? Are there any turntables that work with the remote control for the BS2300?

He likes the Tangential tracking type. Which type should go for? Are there any of them with a build-in RIAA amplifier and perhaps can be remotely controlled?

Best regards

Nis

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kallasr
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Posted February 25, 2009 at 10:40 GMT
#1870522

Nis,

I use a Beogram 7000 (mit SMMC4) with my Beosound 3000 - no idea about the remote functions...

BG 7000, 6500, 4500 and 3500 have a RIAA built in, but you could use any other type with a link

These are available, too (see link or for details).

Beogram 4000 family
Beogram 4000 (1974-1975)
Beogram 4002 (1975-1979)
Beogram 4004 (1979-1980)
Beogram 6000 (1975-1978)
Beogram 8000 family
Beogram 6006 (1981-1982)
Beogram 8000 (1981-1982)
Beogram 8002 (1983-1986)
Beogram 6002 family
Beogram 6002 (1983-1984)
Beogram TX (1983-1984)
Beogram 5005 family
Beogram 5005 (1985-1986)
Beogram 5500 (1987-1989)
Beogram 6500 (1990-1991)
Beogram 7000 (1992-1994)
Beogram 9000 (1987-1988)
Beogram TX 2 (1985-1989)
Beogram 3000 family
Beogram 3000 (1985-1987)
Beogram 3300 (1988-1989)
Beogram 3500 (1990-1992)
Beogram 4500 (1989-1992)
Beogram 8500 (1989-1992)
Beogram 9500 (1989-1993)

 

Ralf

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Craig (archived)
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Posted February 25, 2009 at 12:18 GMT
#1870523

Don't think you will be able to control a Beogram by remote. At least I could not on my BS3000. Although it had a 7 pin DIN socket, only 5 pins were connected.

 

 

Craig🙂

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joeyboygolf
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Posted February 25, 2009 at 13:11 GMT
#1870524

You can certainly control a Beogram from a 2500 'cos I use the remains of one in my workshop. I don't have a 2300 at the moment but my money  would be on yes, as long as it is a BG3500, 4500, 6500 or 7000.

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Peter
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Posted February 25, 2009 at 14:39 GMT
#1870525

Graham is, as usual, completely correct. Datalink was not removed until after the Ouverture.

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stevem (archived)
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Posted February 25, 2009 at 16:14 GMT
#1870526

Peter and Graham are correct (as always!) 😁 however, there is one important point to remember....

Beogram turntables without built-in pre-amps use pin 7 for Datalink and pin 6 for Data Ground, whereas BeoSystem 2300 will be designed to work with the later (pre-amplified) Beograms which use pin 6 for Datalink and pin 7 for Data Ground.  Trust B&O to confuse things! 🤔

Hence, if you add an external pre-amp, you will need to swap these two pins over when connecting the Datalink wires.  Most "off-the-shelf" pre-amp kits do not include Datalink wires, but any competent cable supplier should be able to add these for you if required.

Best regards,

Steve.

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Nis (archived)
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Posted February 26, 2009 at 05:11 GMT
#1870527

Seems the BeoGram 3500 & 4500 fits best in design to the BeoSystem 2300.

Which plug at the BS2300 should the turntable be connected to

Best regards

Nis

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joeyboygolf
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Posted February 26, 2009 at 05:32 GMT
#1870528

Nis wrote:

Seems the BeoGram 3500 & 4500 fits best in design to the BeoSystem 2300.

Which plug at the BS2300 should the turntable be connected to

Best regards

Nis

The AUX socket.

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