Wow and Flutter on Beogram 5500

in BeoGram · Mar 3, 2026 21:42 GMT

I managed to resolve the height and centering issue on the platter. I adjusted the speed pots to see if it would make a difference to the speed, but it only got up to 31.9 RPM, so I'll have to wait until I get the replac…

Wow and Flutter on Beogram 5500

in BeoGram · Mar 3, 2026 18:40 GMT

Thanks Martin. I was trying to raise up the platter so it rotated free when an LP was on, and I wasn't getting it even all around, so started tightening (turning clockwise) the right hand screw, but now have a new proble…

Wow and Flutter on Beogram 5500

in BeoGram · Feb 28, 2026 23:39 GMT

Thanks to all for the response, I'll order a new belt and grease for the rails.

Wow and Flutter on Beogram 5500

in BeoGram · Feb 24, 2026 02:31 GMT

Hi, Have been using my Beogram 5500 quite a bit and recently started hearing a sort of quiver when playing a jazz record, I then tried some other albums and heard the same sound, which I believe is called Wow and Flutter…

Beogram 5000 Dust cover

in BeoGram · Feb 6, 2024 03:22 GMT

Hi, Does anyone know if a Beogram 5000 dust cover would fit a 5500 model? Thanks

Beogram 5500 died

in North America · Dec 2, 2023 16:38 GMT

Thanks for your response Martin. I haven't opened up the deck yet, so not sure what burned/melted inside, but there was an odd burning smell just before it stopped. The belt was replaced about 8 years ago and it's been w…

Beogram CD 5500 won't play

in BeoGram · Dec 1, 2023 17:53 GMT

Thank you, I'll order that kit and take it from there! P.

Beogram 5500 died

in North America · Dec 1, 2023 06:03 GMT

Hi, My trusty Beogram 5500 record deck died mid album. First I got an odd burning smell, then shortly after I heard the record slooooow down to a halt and the player just died! It does not respond to any buttons, and the…

Beogram CD 5500 won't play

in BeoGram · Oct 23, 2023 10:13 GMT

Hi, I have a Beogram CD 5500 which won't play. It powers up, opens/closes, displays "Track", but there's no spinning sound and no track numbers showing, so it's just not playing. Any ideas on what could be the issue? Tha…