Should I Spend 75$?

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TJ
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tjorven
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Posted February 26, 2023 at 14:38 GMT
Edited February 26, 2023 at 15:05 GMT
#1654084
wow, 75$ for a Beogram 4002, that's amazing. In northern Europe they go for ten times that amount for a unit in similar condition or worse. In good working condition you have to pay 1000$-1500$ (and it does not even need to include one of the top cartridges).

Just the MMC6000 cartridge (the finest cartridge they ever produced if I'm not wrong) alone is worth 300$-400$ if it's in OK shape.

Edit: looks to be in great condition. I would, without hesitation, paid 400-500 bucks for that turntable, even if it it came without a cartridge. Congratulations on well spent 120$
HU
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hunchbacker
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Posted February 26, 2023 at 15:41 GMT
#1654086
Thanks Tjorven.

I could barely contain myself on the drive home. I kept reaching to the back seat and patting the blanket to make sure it was still there.

A couple of things:

I boiled the belt (old school trick) to see if it would shrink enough to give me a few turns. It did not. It is much too big. Guessing this table has not spun for quite a while.

I am going to oil (with 100% synthetic) all the necessary spots while I wait for replacement belts.

Finally, if anyone knows the dimensions on the wood trim that would be helpful. Surprisingly, it came without it.
TJ
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tjorven
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Posted February 26, 2023 at 16:00 GMT
Edited February 26, 2023 at 16:03 GMT
#1654087
I'm constantly on the look out for a beogram 4000/4002/4004 on Scandinavian auction sites but no luck so far :). Seem as the prices on these sought-after models have almost quadrupled in the last 4 years.

For the wood frame/trim I would check this blog, he's fitting a Beogram 4002 plinth to a 4000: https://beolover.blogspot.com/2020/06/beogram-4000-exchanging-plinth-panels.html

This danish shop sell a lot of parts for Beograms, including belts for 4002: https://www.beoparts-shop.com/product/belt-for-carriage-servo-motor-beogram-4000-4002-4004-6000-tangential/
HU
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hunchbacker
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Posted February 26, 2023 at 16:08 GMT
#1654089
Much appreciated.

I am sure this seller never pulled the platter and saw the dropped belt. My good luck.
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Mark-sf
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Posted February 26, 2023 at 18:25 GMT
#1654095
Great find!  Make sure you also order a servo belt.
HU
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hunchbacker
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Posted February 26, 2023 at 18:59 GMT
#1654096
In the works. Thanks

 
TJ
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tjorven
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Posted February 26, 2023 at 19:00 GMT
#1654097
If I managed to find a 4002 that cheap, I would probably consider having a professional turntable technician (experienced with vintage B&O) take a look at it, might be worth spending 400-500 bucks more to get it to run smooth and reliable. I would not dare to mess with a pretty complex linear tracking turntable, would probably destroy it :)
HU
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hunchbacker
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Posted February 26, 2023 at 20:15 GMT
Edited February 26, 2023 at 20:16 GMT
#1654100
I am considering just that after I belt it up. Fortunately, in our quaint little town of Gig Harbor, Wa. we have an audio shop that specializes in B&O. What are the odds. :0
chartz
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chartz
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Posted February 26, 2023 at 20:38 GMT
Edited February 26, 2023 at 20:56 GMT
#1654102
  1. I bought a mint white 4002 12 years ago for € 50. Nobody wanted them back then.
How things change! Today’s prices are becoming ludicrous. What I could afford in the past is unattainable now. So you got yourself a clear bargain. I just hope you’ll keep it and not sell it. Sometimes I help people (free advice) repair their ‘precious’ hi-fi devices, only to see them later on local ads for a huge asking price. That makes me cross. Anyway, I digress, I’ll stop ranting. Enjoy your great deck! I’m happy I started my B&O collection in the late noughties.
Jacques
HU
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hunchbacker
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Posted February 26, 2023 at 21:51 GMT
#1654104
With out a doubt a keeper! May have to move one of my other 3 tts though. :)
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