Posts by kevinoils (archived)
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4002
in General Discussion & Questions · Jun 5, 2008 09:29Hi there Thsi should be easy to fix, there are loads of posts on the 4000 series and alo good manuals to access. If you don't have any success I will help you. Im sure you will get this sorted out on a great turtable, go…
Dead Beogram 4000
in BeoGram · May 7, 2008 16:10Hi there Jeff Did you get any further forward with your BG 4000? Cheers Kev
Is there any advantage to linear tracking?
in BeoGram · Apr 29, 2008 08:19Hi Simon I have both Linear and radial tracking turtables by B&O, i never use the radial one's at all. Id say after using a number of different linear turtables by B&O i have my favourites, but it comes down to how good …
Dead Beogram 4000
in BeoGram · Apr 20, 2008 06:28Oh Dear Jeff,,have you contacted Frede, he may give you some pointers on what that could be, sorry to hear that your BG4000 has developed this problem, keep me posted Kev
MMC cartridges - I need a backup
in North America · Apr 17, 2008 17:55Hi Jeff I am waiting on a reply from Soundsmith nothing as yet, but its just how far can they go in the re-build, one of your channels is out, I wonder what they could/would do for that? I think also the pricing is good …
Beogram 5500 - How to clear the alu-cover from scratches?
in BeoGram · Apr 17, 2008 17:34Hi There I have just seen your post, I have been for a long while been looking into the best way to restore plastics, Piaf has mentioned Micro-mesh and we have been discussing this in other posts. I have been in negotiat…
MMC cartridges - I need a backup
in North America · Apr 17, 2008 16:30Hi Chris I checked with Soundsmith website and they do replace the cantilever on original cartriges for less cost than buying their own model, a replacement ruby cantilever and nude contact line diamond on an MMC 4 same …
MMC cartridges - I need a backup
in North America · Apr 17, 2008 15:09Hi Chris Do you know of anyone that has sent their MMC range for re-tiping or a new cantilever etc from Soundsmith? I am considering sending a broken MMC 4 to them. I assume that they deal with the suspension etc when it…
Beogram 4004 - Arm fails to lower!!!!!
in BeoGram · Apr 5, 2008 07:35Hi Craig I realised I said adjustment of solenoid, when I meant moving the diaphragm by lossening screw at base and moving this left and right slightly, its in the Beogram 4002-4004 manual sect 3-5 Hope you got this sort…
Beogram 4004 - Arm fails to lower!!!!!
in BeoGram · Mar 13, 2008 10:29Oh Craig I forgot to mention the solenoid adjustment at the base of the tone arm can be very tricky to adjust but there are loads of threads on Beoworld describing this, the slightest movement left or right can make the …
Beogram 4004 - Arm fails to lower!!!!!
in BeoGram · Mar 6, 2008 09:19Hi Craig I have had similiar problems with the sensor adjustment, but inside the sensor arm i have repositioned the bulb closer to the lense. It seems that the end of the arm the small plastic part with the legend on ope…
Re-manufacturing Beogram Wall Shelves....
in BeoGram · Feb 21, 2008 09:07Hi really interested, are any of these wall brackets available? Kevin
Beogram 4000 Tone arm problem
in BeoGram · Feb 21, 2008 08:28Just a little update I managed at last to get the small wires out of the tone arm and then to feed them through with great patience again. I am attemting to repair the arm on a temporary basis as the mount will be glued …
Beocenter 9300 CD problems
in General Discussion & Questions · Feb 20, 2008 07:57Hi there Can anyone tell me what and were the workbench is? Kevin
Absolute beginner needs help
in BeoGram · Jan 30, 2008 22:59Hello there Like many on the Beoworld site I have been interested in getting hold of a Beogram in great condition for years. The reality is with Ebay it is pot luck unless you know a seller well to ensure you are not rip…
Help with a Beogram 4000
in BeoGram · Jan 29, 2008 13:26Hi Derek Help help help! I have posted here but I am looking for help with the tonaarm on Beogram 4000, while removing the stylus the black clamp came away with it and pulled out two wires one blue and one green. As far …
Beogram 4000 Tone arm problem
in BeoGram · Jan 28, 2008 13:27Hi My Beogram 4000 developed a problem when I was removing the stylus last night, the plastic bracket that holds the stylus came away with the stylus. The little connector had two wires attached a blue and a grean one, b…
minor scuff marks
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 27, 2008 15:59Hi Paul Yes I would really think about it as once its started theres no way back. I would say have a look at some of the threads by myself and Jeff. We have both been looking at ways of restoring damage and scratches are…
minor scuff marks
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 27, 2008 15:37Hi Paul If these scratches are as fine as you say it may be possible to reduce these by a micro fine polishing material such as Micro-mesh on the coating, very fine scratch removal, micro amounts. This material is used t…
minor scuff marks
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 27, 2008 15:01Hi Paul I have been looking into ways of removing scratches from plastics etc with good results. The main problem I would imagine with your speakers is that they have such a high finnish on them. I am not sure how you wo…