Posts by Mark-sf
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Beogram TX2 "wiggly" tonearm when it coming back to resting position
in BeoGram · Oct 16, 2026 01:40Can you post a video of this return action? Also when the arm is cued up is it loose side-to-side if you lightly tap it?
Adding wifi control to my Beogram RX2... sanity check my approach?
in BeoGram · Jul 31, 2026 04:26That's a non-intrusive way to execute it. I couldn't see from you pictures where the other wires went.
Adding wifi control to my Beogram RX2... sanity check my approach?
in BeoGram · Jul 28, 2026 20:09Very clever idea; however, I would add a diode in series to protect the processor as its not a good idea to drive 5V into its outputs when you use the manual keys.
Beogram 4000 and also BG8002
in BeoGram · Jul 20, 2026 23:29Actually what you are observing is the 8002 going into protection mode and locking out all functions. This can be caused by several faults: 1. Failed Carriage Tachometer / Optical Encoder (Most Common) The tangential car…
Beogram 4000 and also BG8002
in BeoGram · Jul 1, 2026 00:18First, was the plater on when you tried this? If not, try it with? If that does not work, try pressing Stop instead of >>- what happens?
Beogram 4000 and also BG8002
in BeoGram · Jun 29, 2026 19:15I’m glad to see you’ve got it working. our comment about every 5 revolutions is incorrect, According to B&O’s calibration procedure, the servo motor shutter should be adjusted to cause the servo motor to run every 2-3 re…
Beogram 8002 platter
in BeoGram · Jun 28, 2026 18:41All of that type of information that is available is in the service manual. The schematic will show how it works, If you do not understand the operation from it then let us know the specific problem you are having.
Beogram 8002 platter
in BeoGram · Jun 28, 2026 15:34The speciations are at the end is the service manual.
Beogram 4000 and also BG8002
in BeoGram · Jun 28, 2026 15:19Yes you should perform that adjustment and no you do not need a test record.
Beogram 4000 and also BG8002
in BeoGram · Jun 27, 2026 17:13The click you are hearing is the muting relay and independent of the solenoid.
Beogram 4000 and also BG8002
in BeoGram · Jun 26, 2026 23:09The extra pins in the DIN connector are for a datalink connection allowing the remote control from the receiver to control the turntable. Those pins can be unscrewed from the Beogram ouput dim. If there are no holes for …
Beogram 8002 platter
in BeoGram · Jun 19, 2026 17:34TK wrote: Platters also come up for sale quite frequently in various marketplaces, ranging from USD $50 to $100. In the mean time, you might consider milling two solid discs with a diameter of 10cm each. Place a layer of…
Beogram 8002 platter
in BeoGram · Jun 19, 2026 01:28The platter diameter is 300mm and the height is 24 mm; however, it was not a solid piece of aluminum as it was cast with the underside hollowed out. I believe the weight was around 1.5kg but was never published. A solid …
beogram 6000 (5751 model) any info please?
in BeoGram · Jun 8, 2026 17:31There is no possibility to pick a single song.
Beogram 4002 platter motor running too fast — 55 RPM at 33 setting
in BeoGram · May 22, 2026 03:26I have not seen this type of malfunction and I would suspect it may be related to how you reassembled the motor. This is because it generates the frequency that ultimately governs the speed. Unfortunately that can’t be c…
Beogram 4002 platter motor running too fast — 55 RPM at 33 setting
in BeoGram · May 21, 2026 20:40First, I would check all of the voltages around the 1IC3 and the 8.5V at P1 Pin 3. While you’ve replaced the electrolytics, sometimes the tantalums can also fail. If you have a scope or frequency meter you can check the …
Beogram 2000 & Beosound Ouverture DataLink
in BeoGram · May 20, 2026 22:40Yes there is though not inexpensive at https://www.designedav.com/connect-bo-turntable-to-modern-systems. You can make one yourself with 7-Pin DIN male and female connectors where the L/R signal uses male RCA connectors …
BEOGRAM / BEOSOUND A9
in BeoGram · May 11, 2026 20:24B&O does not produce an external phono preamp for its turntables, but there are many out there depending on your country. Here in the US but available internationally, a particular fine one is the Schiit Mani . As to rep…
BEOGRAM / BEOSOUND A9
in BeoGram · May 9, 2026 00:49The Beogram 6500 or 7000 would be your best choice since it came with the phono preamp built in. Otherwise, it is the same as the 5500, which would require an outboard preamp. I would avoid the 5000 which is older.