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Beogram 3000 type 5228 problem
in The Workbench · Feb 16, 2012 12:49Hi, I'm back after a few months. System is great to have, but I noticed that the turntable is in fact running slow. It seems to speed up after about 10 minutes but is still a bit on th slow side even though the speed is …
Beolab 5000 system
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 11, 2011 15:24Happy New year to all and especially to those that helped with this project. I finally have a working system. I decided to go with the Apple TV 2 with an Ipad as it was a bit less expensive than the Sonos system. All com…
Beolab 5000 system add a remote volume control
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 14, 2010 16:14I agree with you fully, the only problem is I don't have separate room for my own toys and unfortunately I need to convince someone that I need this "old stuff" in the living room. Otherwise the 7000 system will probably…
Beolab 5000 system add a remote volume control
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 14, 2010 14:40Hi, I am still trying to add a remote volume control to the Beolab 5000 System. If I connect this device, does anyone know if the quality will suffer? It almost looks like it is to be connected in the same way as an equa…
Beolab 5000 amplifier loud pop from speakers
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 9, 2010 14:18Thanks everyone for your input, it would seem that I have a perfectly normal system. I'll avoid turning off the speakers before power on as that does seem to make the problem worse. Does anyone know if there is any kind …
Beolab 5000 amplifier loud pop from speakers
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 8, 2010 16:35how much time do you wait before you switch on the speakers?
Beolab 5000 amplifier loud pop from speakers
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 8, 2010 14:15Hi, I recently got by Beolab 5000 system assembled and thought that all was well. All the scratching noises are gone when making any adjustments, all lights are working, but I keep gettig a scary loud "pop" when the powe…
Beolab 5000 system
in General Discussion & Questions · Dec 7, 2010 15:34Success, I removed the cover of the amplifier and surprise surprise, everything was quite clean. Please don't cringe on what you will read next. I got out a can of naptha based contact cleaner, and gave all of the pots. …
Beolab 5000 system
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 28, 2010 15:25Hi all, I've decided before sending the units anywhere, and as I am usually quite lucky with do it yourself repairs, that I would try to do a thourough cleaning on the amplifier. Does anyone have any tips on taking the t…
Beolab 5000 system
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 27, 2010 14:46Thank you everyone for your input. I'll give everything a try. Andrew
Beolab 5000 system
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 27, 2010 12:41I was using the Aux input. Both channels are set to maximum. I'll discuss with them to see if they can do a general cleaning. If that does not fix it, I'll consider the shipping to Denmark. Any idea if I can just shove t…
Beolab 5000 system
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 27, 2010 10:34Today, I hooked up the whole system and was pleasently surprised. The sound quality of the record player was fantastic. To my ears there was no difference to a CD. Now the bad things. First of all, accessing the inputs i…
Beolab 5000 system
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 23, 2010 14:47So all is now in order with the Beogram. All automatic functions are working as they should. It even came with an SP12 cartridge and needle. I'll be hooking it up this weekend to give all the components a try. I still do…
Beogram 3000 type 5228 problem
in The Workbench · Nov 20, 2010 12:04Hi, seems to be complicated, I'll probably look for another one or bring it in for service if I have a problem. Thanks for the tip. Andrew
Beogram 3000 type 5228 problem
in The Workbench · Nov 19, 2010 15:08That was the quickest fix I ever made. All is working fine. Now I need to find a new belt and some records to put the whole system back togethor. You can see my other post called Beolab 5000 system Andrew
Beogram 3000 type 5228 problem
in The Workbench · Nov 19, 2010 14:47Well, I seem to have found the problem. I took the platter off and saw that the motor was not spinning, gave it a twist and it sprung to life and now seems to be Ok. I guess four years of sitting will do that. Second pro…
Beogram 3000 type 5228 problem
in The Workbench · Nov 19, 2010 12:33Hi, i just aquired what appeared to be a perfect new turntable. Looks as good as the day it was purchased. Unfortunatly when I turn it on, all that happens is a click and the orange light is on. I can turn the table by h…
Beolab 5000 system
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 17, 2010 20:22any idea where I would be able to see that? The first unit when it arrived had the same problem, but it was in such poor condition I did not give it much thought. This one looks perfect, so hopefully it is something like…
Beolab 5000 system
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 17, 2010 15:24Today I received my second Beogram 3000 Type 5228. (This first one arrived smashed). This one is in visually perfect condition. I don't think it looked better the day that it was purchased new (including the dust cover).…