beogram 8000 tone arm issues

in BeoGram · Oct 2, 2010 12:34 GMT

I have an 8000 that won't behave! I did the cap replacement (thanks Martin), checked ALL the solder joints (seem ok) and lubed the track. All functions seem to work perfectly EXCEPT the *%#%& tone arm won't drop all the …

Attempts at Beogram 8000 repair

in BeoGram · Aug 8, 2010 19:02 GMT

Aaaww...Crap! I was hoping the do the caps this winter. I wish I hadn't taken off the back cover too... I did find in the packaging that the tacho thingy was replaced (the old plastic one was there in pieces) and also th…

Attempts at Beogram 8000 repair

in BeoGram · Aug 8, 2010 16:11 GMT

As a matter of fact, now the pick-up arm doesn't want to fall at all. Upon "play" it moves to the correct spot and drops a tiny fraction and stays. When I hit "stop" it pops back up to were it's supposed to be and return…

Attempts at Beogram 8000 repair

in BeoGram · Aug 8, 2010 16:04 GMT

Pete, Thanks for your reply. I do have a question for you as you have replaced the b&o what-ever-it's-called connector with rca's. My b&o cables are junck. I have a phono input on my pre-amp, so I assume I'll just have t…

Attempts at Beogram 8000 repair

in BeoGram · Aug 8, 2010 13:08 GMT

Wow, I've been trying to find out how or where to get my 8000 up and running again. I'm really happy to have found this forum. Speaking of hundreds of $'s to get it fixed, I was quoted $650 to get mine going! Pete if you…