Posts by HarryPierce (archived2)
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Beomaster 8000 PHONO Noisey
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Apr 6, 2016 17:04In my experience all this is pretty normal. When a strong station is tuned in the phono input gets some stray signal from the tuner input in the preamp section. The issue is that the tuner stays on when phono is selected…
Beogram 400x projects
in BeoGram · Apr 4, 2016 19:50I just uploaded a video demonstrating the capabilities of the BeoloverRPM device. Enjoy! Rudy
Replacement of a Humming Transformer in a Beomaster 4000 with a Modern Toroid
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 24, 2016 20:00Hi Martin, The shield is not mu metal...I asked them when we discussed it. Some other alloy. The toroid is a custom designed one-to-one copy of the original transformer in terms of winding ratios and center tabs etc. Tha…
Replacement of a Humming Transformer in a Beomaster 4000 with a Modern Toroid
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 24, 2016 17:17Excellent points! I was very worried about EMI when I set out to build this and I had a long discussion with the experts at toroid.com. They are a really friendly bunch and very open to noob🙂 questions. I can only recom…
Replacement of a Humming Transformer in a Beomaster 4000 with a Modern Toroid
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 23, 2016 22:47Hi All, I thought this would be interesting to owners of humming Beomaster 4000/3000s: I designed a solution to replace the original rectangular transformers with a modern custom manufactured toroid and a 3D printed moun…
BG4002 (5524) Motor Lubrication
in BeoGram · Mar 21, 2016 06:08Excellent post!! Thanks Martin! I gave the oil infusion a try: http://beolover.blogspot.com/2016/03/beogram-4002-5513-infusing-oilite-brass-bearings-with-oil.html Let's see if the motor still runs happily after 24 hrs...…
Beogram 400x projects
in BeoGram · Jan 16, 2016 03:41Hi John, Awesome thread!! I scanned the 24V bulb circuit diagram and posted it on my blog: http://beolover.blogspot.com/2016/01/beogram-4000-alternate-circuit-diagram-2.html Rudy
Wanted: Volunteer Belt Tester for Beomaster 6000/4
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Sept 22, 2015 22:40Hi Martin, Is this about the indicator bands (I'd love to get some of those - one of mine is a bit crinkly) or the drive belts that move the potentiometers? The EPDM rubber (ethylene propylene diene monomer) o-rings that…
Beogram 4000 cartridge mount needed
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Aug 23, 2015 20:27Sonavor recently sent me a tonearm with a removed mount and I set out to make a replacement part. I just posted about the first iteration of the design process on my blog: http://beolover.blogspot.com/2015/08/mmc20-cartr…
The mother ship has landed...Beomaster 8000...restoration complete!
in General Discussion & Questions · Aug 22, 2015 19:55Thanks for your kind words! I am happy you are enjoying your 8000! Rudy PS.: I want to point out that I had nothing to do with the drinks that started this...;-)
Beogram 400x projects
in BeoGram · May 26, 2015 21:05Awesome job!! I am very happy that this came out so well in the end! BTW: In 1972 I had a vintage Grundig mono reel-to-reel from my dad...I did not know B&O existed!...;-) Rudy
Beogram 400x projects
in BeoGram · May 10, 2015 20:56Awesome!! Never give up! What a nail-biter!...;-) Rudy
Beogram 400x projects
in BeoGram · May 10, 2015 19:37Wow...bummer! This is a sad setback! I have a 4004 where the connector is loose, so it definitely can come out. With regards to reproducing this, I think it is challenging. Maybe a combination of a printed part with a sm…
Beomaster 8000 Restoration
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · May 8, 2015 19:19This is great! I am glad you got your 8000 up to spec! Beolove is in the air...😕 Here is another interesting part I recently developed for the 8000: SMD LED boards as replacements for the indicator light bulbs: http://b…
Beomaster 8000 Restoration
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · May 8, 2015 04:10Thought I would share this one on my 8000 thread: I created another 3D printed part for the 8000. Three weeks ago I had the strange occurrence that the spring of the control panel lid broke out spontaneously, sending a p…
What Are You Working On Now
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 22, 2015 03:20Thanks! Much appreciated! Rudy PS.: I realized that the links to the posts on my Beocord 5000 page were all wrong. They should work now...
What Are You Working On Now
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 21, 2015 17:37I am still grateful that you warned me about the balls when I did my first 5000! Still had to hunt for one, though...🙂 Rudy
What Are You Working On Now
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 21, 2015 13:12Hi Guys, Don't give up so quickly! Cassettes are making a comeback like vinyl did a few years back! Nothing beats nostalgia....;-). Rebuilding a 5000 is a bit like enjoying an expensive bottle of wine...it takes some tim…
Beogram 4002 Restoration
in BeoGram · Mar 20, 2015 20:36My pleasure! My mission is to keep these babies going...;-). Here is another one about relubing/adjusting the tone arm lift mechanism . [View:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxIxHb8sZdg&feature=player_detailpage:550:0]
Beogram 4002 Restoration
in BeoGram · Mar 18, 2015 21:45Hi Guys, I designed a plug-and-play part that replaces the tracking sensor light bulb assembly in the Beogram 400x. Comes with an updated video. I was not fully happy with my original approach...too much messing with the…