Posts by Saint Beogrowler
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Beogram RX-2 Problem with Play Button
in BeoGram · Sept 21, 2024 22:12New belt from Beoparts (now: Danish Sound Parts) was the fix for both the RX-2 and 1800.
Beogram RX-2 Problem with Play Button
in BeoGram · Sept 17, 2024 02:01Here’s a puzzle. I have encountered this problem twice, once in a Beogram 1800 and once in a Beogram RX-2. When the PLAY button is engaged on the front of the machine it acts like the CUE button has been engaged. Tonearm…
What are the speakers, b&O lovers use?
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 2, 2023 02:50I’ve tried quite a few. For years now, the M70 for me is the perfect mix of pleasurable listening experience and critical listening when paired with a classic Beomaster, mostly the BM8000 or the BM6000, the little BM2400…
Beogram 1700
in BeoGram · Nov 15, 2022 01:51Saint Beogrowler wrote: I’ve always liked these. The brass thing that raises and lowers the arm gets gummed up with old lubricants on these. A good cleaning and new lubricants helps, and setting appropriate tracking forc…
Beogram 1700
in BeoGram · Nov 15, 2022 01:51I’ve alexia’s liked these. The brass thing that raises and lowers the arm gets gummed up with old lubricants on these. A good cleaning and new lubricants helps, and setting appropriate tracking force will probably fix al…
Beomaster 4000 - wicked pop when turning on
in BeoMaster · Nov 15, 2022 01:45Try letting it warm up with the speaker switch off for five minutes or more. Even after the most thorough of adjustments I’ve always had a pop when starting these cold. New capacitors and work are only going to make this…
Beomaster 4000 switch repair
in BeoMaster · Nov 15, 2022 01:38A donor switch panel is what I’ve used. An annoying job but very well worth the time.
Beomaster 6000 (2253) start-up problem
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Feb 12, 2022 19:44I’m stuck and could use some help, Beomaster 6000 won’t start up. Some LED segments light when connected to mains power but nothing more. No relay action, nothing. Everything I test looks normal now. It seems like it won…
Beogram advice
in General Discussion & Questions · Sept 18, 2021 02:48I’d go for whichever model I liked the look of best, and I do like wedges. Also, I hate selling stuff. So I’d go with the 3000.
Beocenter 7000
in General Discussion & Questions · Sept 18, 2021 02:42Not directly. But with an attenuator from Sounds Heavenly, it’s possible.
Beogram 3000 bearings and idler
in BeoGram · Aug 4, 2021 02:24[quote user="Peter8300"] No one? Do you just play it by ear or? ;-) [/quote] I don’t understand your question. It only goes back together one way.
Beolink 5000 E-Ink screen repair / mod
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jul 26, 2021 21:09I’m interested. I rarely use a system that uses the Beolink 5000 but I’m all for supporting keeping these remotes in service. My favorite of the smaller 2way remotes 🙂
B&O Beogram RX2
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 26, 2021 02:43[quote user="AKML"] Hi Saint, I want to do the same thing, but I have a recently repaired and tuned with new soundsmith MMC cartridge Beogram 5000 connected to the Beomaster 5000. (I also looked into the AT, but am hopin…
Semi functioning 8002
in BeoGram · May 17, 2021 01:34This isn’t the best place to start into audio repair hut a fabulous turntable after it is sorted. Take lots of pictures before and during your recap. There are mistakes on the polarity printed on the board, replace caps …
Beogram RX2 what Preamp?
in General Discussion & Questions · May 17, 2021 00:01There are so many preamps under $500 that will make your mmc3 sing beautifully in this setup. Trying several of them for yourself is the best way to find what you like since it sounds like you appreciate music this way
Beomaster 4000 good for repair practice?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Apr 18, 2021 13:54Hello, the BM4000 is an enjoyable quality receiver. In my opinion, you will regret using it as a starter learning project. Your BM 4000 is currently in a place that can be repaired with moderate knowledge and skill or wi…
Beogram 3000 bearings and idler
in BeoGram · Mar 22, 2021 09:49[quote user="Paolo3500"] Hello Beogrowler, can you tell me where you got the new idler wheel from? I think mine is causing some speed issues for my Beocenter 3500 so I'm thinking about chaning it. Cheers! [/quote] From M…
M75 woofer replacement
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 21, 2020 01:00I’d try to get it fixed. I found this on a M75 driver that had the foam replaced by an amateur. Found a used replacement driver but all the original driver needed was to have the foam released, properly shimmed and reglu…
B&O Cover Art
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 21, 2020 00:55[quote user="matador43"] This one is not exactly cover art but a long time quest… [/quote] This is just beautiful