Posts by RNWZA (archived2)
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BG tangential - Grease for the rails
in BeoGram · Jul 20, 2020 11:10Hi All, I need to refurb the tonearm lower8ng mechanism on my 4002...there’s an excellent video from Beolover on youtube detailing how to go about this. I wanted to check the right grease to use for the solenoid, piston …
Beogram 4004 electrical hum...
in BeoGram · Aug 1, 2018 22:13Hi All, I recently got my very first BG 4004...and after a bit of fettling to get the platter set up right, it plays beautifully. However, I have noticed that after it’s played an LP or two, I start getting an electrical…
Beogram 4004 dust cover restoration advice
in BeoGram · Jul 30, 2018 22:59Thanks Soren...great thread
Beogram 4004 dust cover restoration advice
in BeoGram · Jul 29, 2018 16:07Thanks! That’s good advice
Beogram 4004 dust cover restoration advice
in BeoGram · Jul 28, 2018 19:37Hi Everyone, I recently became the proud owner of a BG 4004. The dustcover has one or two deep scratches and before I guve it a go with sandpaper and Meguirs PlastX, I wanted to know if this is safe to do. Anyone have an…
Beogram 1200 type5214 restoration
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Aug 14, 2016 21:50Hi, Also from South Africa, and restored a 1200 two years back. Happy to help if you have questions...you'll need to start by ordering a new belt, and reoiling the motor.
A couple of questions about headphones, and then one about distortion...
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 28, 2014 20:52Hi, As some of you will now, I recently restored a BG 1200, and have had a BM 1200 serviced by someone that the local B&O dealer recommended. I am delighted with the beauty of the system, and the sound is fair for such o…
Beogram 1200 restoration project
in BeoGram · Oct 27, 2014 18:46Thank you everyone for your help so far...check out my youtube link to the 1200 up n running. http://youtu.be/QWente_XpBI My next challenge is that the tonearm moves out automatically, but drops a few mm too early and sl…
Beogram 1200 restoration project
in BeoGram · Oct 24, 2014 06:41Thanks Soren, Will sanding the bronze bush not destroy the sintered coating? Also, I didn't think to do that yesterday as I thought it might create too much play for the rotor shaft? Happy to try it though as I have a se…
Beogram 1200 restoration project
in BeoGram · Oct 23, 2014 21:33Cleaned pulley wheel, but plate still needs a rub down to remove dirt
Beogram 1200 restoration project
in BeoGram · Oct 23, 2014 21:30Bottom bearing opened up for cleaning and new oil. The felt was rock hard.
Beogram 1200 restoration project
in BeoGram · Oct 23, 2014 19:55The motor area before disassembly
Beogram 1200 restoration project
in BeoGram · Oct 23, 2014 18:16Hi Soren, Yep - the motor has power. When I reassembled, the rotor spun very freely by hand in the bottom bearing...becomes slightly stiffer once the top plate holding the top bearing is on. i removed everything again an…
Beogram 1200 restoration project
in BeoGram · Oct 23, 2014 14:22Quick update... Stripped the motor and idler assembly, cleaned and oiled everything, replaced the belt. Hooked everything up and the old girl spun up to speed straight away, showing us her best tunes for a couple of hour…
Beogram 1200 restoration project
in BeoGram · Oct 23, 2014 10:53Thanks Soren, I have started work - will post pictures on the weekend. In the meantime, I have two quick questions. I've stripped the bearings for the motor, and need advice on the felt that sits in the bearing. Should t…
Beogram 1200 restoration project
in BeoGram · Oct 19, 2014 14:20Thanks Steffen,Soren, I have decided to focus on the 1200 as the 1202 has too many cosmetic challenges to make it worthwhile.Do either of you know whether the 1200 and 1202 belts are the same? I presume that they should …
Beogram 1200 restoration project
in BeoGram · Oct 14, 2014 17:02Hi All, I'm new to this so please bear with me if I ask a few novice questions. My Dad and I are about to embark on a restoration of a Beogram 1200...I've always loved the design and recall great sound when I was a kid. …