Posts by MoltenLava (archived)
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Cartridge choices - an independent test
in BeoGram · Nov 19, 2009 00:24I've noticed the "glassy" sound was mentioned in the review. I could understand the sound of SMMC 20CL could be perceived as bright, but but to my ears it is never glassy. I have had a share of "glassy" sounding equipmen…
Cartridge choices - an independent test
in BeoGram · Nov 18, 2009 23:25It is an excellent review! His findings agree with what I have noticed between original CL and SMMC 20CL on Beogram 8000. I do agree that SMMC is better in detail retrieval and extension to high freq extremes. I can see …
Sound Smith SMMC 20CL
in BeoGram · Oct 30, 2009 13:42Both the graphs from chartz and Peter show recess of 2-3dB in a wide spectrum between 1KHz and 15KHz. That'll definitely be audible, and should explain soft and mellow sound. The loading capacitance is another interestin…
Sound Smith SMMC 20CL
in BeoGram · Oct 29, 2009 22:04That's right Peter. Two cartridges are decidedly different and there will be a preference towards one or the other. I wouldn't say Sound Smith cartridge sounds strident, but definitely sounds brighter than the stock cart…
Sound Smith SMMC 20CL
in BeoGram · Oct 28, 2009 22:12My SMMC 20CL has finally arrived! It came in a nice wooden box with ample protection with the foam. The build quality is better than I imagined. The black cartridge body looks better in real life than pictures. Although …
Cartridge Exercise?
in BeoGram · Oct 26, 2009 23:45I'm not sure how I feel about vinyls sounding like CDs. 🤔 I'm still waiting for my Sound Smith 20CL. It's been three weeks and the suspense is killing me. It's better be good!
Beocord 8000
in North America · Oct 9, 2009 01:53[quote user="René"] Any ideas of how to clean off the black goo safely?? [/quote] I used "goof off" to remove all the adhesive residue on my Beogram 8000. It won't affect the aluminum or plastic parts and safe to use. Yo…
How good can Beogram 8000 sound?
in BeoGram · Oct 7, 2009 12:40Yeah, what an irony. San Rafael is within driving distance from where I live. Also that's where I bought my Beogram 8000.
How good can Beogram 8000 sound?
in BeoGram · Oct 7, 2009 12:02Wow, that's great to hear. My 7 year old broke the cantilever of MMC 20CL the other day. 🙁 I went ahead and ordered SMMC cartridge direct from Sound Smith, but according to them it will take up to 20 days to receive it.…
Grounding for a Beogram
in BeoGram · Oct 6, 2009 00:42If you removed the ground from one TT and the hum disappeared, that means you never had to ground the TT in the first place. Grounding is necessary only if you experience hum. Well designed electronics in a good topology…
Any recommendation for a beginner's deck.........
in BeoGram · Oct 2, 2009 02:03Great! Anxiously waiting for the result.
Any recommendation for a beginner's deck.........
in BeoGram · Oct 1, 2009 23:53[quote user="Peter "] ..I also have a rather large supply of cartridges. [/quote] Have you compared the Sound Smith cartridges with Ruby cantilever (SMCC 2 / 1 / 20CL) with the aluminum cantilever (SMCC 3 / 20EN) ? I'm s…
How good can Beogram 8000 sound?
in BeoGram · Sept 30, 2009 23:15Peter, I have considered Sound Smith cartridges, but I wasn't sure if the dull sound was due to the cartridge, and also I don't particularly like the looks of Sound Smith cartridges.. If Sound Smith cartridges are notice…
How good can Beogram 8000 sound?
in BeoGram · Sept 29, 2009 21:35I did an A/B comparison of my newly purchased Beogram 8000 with MMC 20CL cartridge with Rega 25 table with Benz Micro MC cartridge loaned from my friend. Unfortunately Beogram didn't fare very well. Rega just sounded bet…
Just acquired Beogram 8000
in BeoGram · Sept 29, 2009 20:55I don't hear the relay click when I push stop button. I think the relay eventually engages some times later, but the timing is not always consistent. Sometimes the mute engages right away. In most cases the mute does not…
Just acquired Beogram 8000
in BeoGram · Sept 27, 2009 22:19My Beogram 8000 is working nicely. I have cleaned up and applied double sided tapes on the aluminum lid and the panel that surrounds the platter. I have also removed the cartridge and carefully cleaned the needle tip. Th…
Just acquired Beogram 8000
in BeoGram · Sept 14, 2009 21:21Thank you for the tips! I can see how properly aligning the aluminum lid can be challenging. I'll have to think about that. BTW, I feel silly to ask this but how do I unplug the cartridge? The arm looks delicate and I do…
Just acquired Beogram 8000
in BeoGram · Sept 14, 2009 01:40Wow, I found an old couple selling their Beogram/Beocenter locally, and picked up their Beogram 8000 in an excellent condition. I paid premium, but it's well worth it. Cosmetically it's in an excellent condition, with cl…
Beogram 8000 'vs Beogram 8002
in BeoGram · Sept 11, 2009 00:50Jeff, Looks like you have an excellent collection of rare Beogram turntables. I am very envious because I decided to go back to vinyl recently and I'm looking for a nice linear tracking B&O table. They are hard to come b…