Posts by andyf1950
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Beogram CDX2 Touch panel repair tip
in General Discussion & Questions · Apr 20, 2021 00:33Thanks Tim, glad I managed to do something right and usefully passed it on. Andy
Beogram CDX2 Touch panel repair tip
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 25, 2021 14:03Bought a CDX2 from a well known auction site, cosmetically good but with known faults. It played but the majority of the panel didn't function. Got the cap kit from Martin and fitted them (old ones were way off spec). Al…
Beolab Penta 1 Crossover - Upgrade to version 2 worthwhile?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 24, 2021 14:03Hi Kiwi. Yes I did the amp at the same time - full cap replacement kit, including a new chip from Martin (Dillen). I also replaced all the mid range speaker cones. Well worth the effort to keep these beasts in top trim. …
Beolab Penta 1 Crossover - Upgrade to version 2 worthwhile?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 14, 2021 15:31Not bad.. Activity 4 years after asking the question! No matter - just wanted to say that the component kit from Martin was first class and restored the glorious sound I remembered from '86 when I first got them. Try 'Li…
Beogram 8000 - An exercise in frustration or masochism?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 11, 2020 15:04I have been working on a BG8000 on and off for a while, doing all the usual necessities like caps, tacho disc, reflowing headers, etc. I also had to change a couple of the optos, plus a couple of transistors. I finally g…
Best Open Reel Tape Recorder?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jul 27, 2020 15:04Hi Joshua I'd agree with the expert Martin. I had a Beocord 2000 Deluxe many years ago and it was an excellent machine, especialy with its 'sound on sound' recording ability, or just as a normal stereo machine. In fact, …
BM4400 output transistor question
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 4, 2017 15:48Finally got round to repairing/refurbishing a BM4400 I've had for years, mainly so I can pair it with a BG8000 or BG4000 to paly my old vinyl. Replaced all of the electrolytics, including the awkward ones under the switc…
Beolab Penta 1 input level problem.
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 12, 2017 15:52Hi all, and belated Happy New Year from the Highlands. Just finished a refoam of my Pentas, and a full recap (thanks to Martins kit) of amp, and crossovers. No-load current set to 29mV and offset smack on zero. Circuit v…
Beolab Penta 1 Crossover - Upgrade to version 2 worthwhile?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Nov 2, 2016 17:19Just started an overhaul of my 30 yr old Pentas and have been trawling through old forums but not found a definitive answer to the above question. Given that the drivers are the same in both version 1 and 2, as are the q…
BM1900 wiring
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jun 1, 2015 19:43Sorted.... Now standing in corner with dunce's cap..
BM1900 Acetate sliders Help please..
in General Discussion & Questions · May 26, 2015 00:18Hi Steffen. That would be John Francis, a couple of years ago. I did drop him a note about the templates. I've spent ages going through archived posts about the 1900, a BM I always liked the look of. Most of Jacob Jensen…
BM1900 Acetate sliders Help please..
in General Discussion & Questions · May 25, 2015 23:47Once I get my hands on them I'll look into ways of duplication and associated costs, provided they end up very good quality. As with most things it depends on demand. As far as I know they would fit the 2400 too, and I'm…
BM1900 Acetate sliders Help please..
in General Discussion & Questions · May 25, 2015 19:50Thanks Dave, they are indeed the correct part number although a slightly different design. Surprised that originals still exist after this long. Extortionate carriage charges but it saves a lot of hassles trying to copy …
BM1900 Acetate sliders Help please..
in General Discussion & Questions · May 25, 2015 18:56Can anyone help me by providing templates for the sliders please? I currently have a 1900 gutted on the desk and the sliders are not so much burned as cremated. I think previous owner must have used a blowtorch on them. …
BG4000 belts and Hello
in General Discussion & Questions · May 24, 2015 14:34Thanks for that. Good to know the size of the platter belt and that it works well. The tonearm belt is a little more problemmatic as I came across an addendum in the manual about a change from the original round belt to …
BG4000 belts and Hello
in General Discussion & Questions · May 16, 2015 01:36Thanks for the reply and the link, which looks to be another useful source for odd bits. I look forward to hearing if their belts pass muster, especially the servo belt. Andy
BG4000 belts and Hello
in General Discussion & Questions · May 15, 2015 15:38Hi all. First post for me but have been haunting site for ages. Be kind as I will no doubt be asking questions that have been asked before. I have hunted the forums, learnt plenty in the process, but can't find the answe…