50 dollars - where did you get that figure ?

As I told you in the PM reply, belts are EUR 16 (~ 21 dollars) for a set to your machine and that includes packing/shipping to your door. Mounting instructions are also available if you need (free with the belts).

Martin

Heh heh, yeah, I didn't realize shipping was included in that, plus last time I checked the Euro was running a lot higher than it is now!  I'll be ordering one ASAP to get it shipped out.

Did anyone have any recommendations on my turntable issue?  Obviously I need to loosen up these "suspension screws" which were mentioned by someone.  I could just go poking around inside but I'm kind of hesitant to do so, especially considering how hard it is to get replacement parts if I mess something up.  :D  Is there any sort of tutorial or manual available for this kinda thing, or does anyone have any sage advice/warnings?  

greg 

Both the user - and service manuals are available for download.

Martin

prize draw and any subsequent ones for the coming year.🙂

Chris.

If you are new to the B&O world, please listen to Peter's advice concerning purchasing phono cartridges on Ebay.  Do not purchase B&O cartridges on Ebay!!  There is one simple reason, there is simply no way to know if they are functional. In fact the seller will probably not know since he or she will probably not have tested them, and even if they know that the cartridges are  non-functional, do you really think they'll tell the truth when a possbile 100 dollar sale is guaranteed? 

In my own case I thought I had made the deal of the century, and bought an MMC5 for $75 on Ebay, only to find that it was useless!!  Was there a way to get a refund from the original seller ?  Too bad, he apparently was unreachable through his original email address.  So I took that one on the chin, and simply did what I should have done in the first place, I ordered the correct cartidge from Soundsmillth, and now I have a n RX2 turntable that plays beautifully.   John Y  

Alright, so, I found those suspension screws on the bottom and yes they were tightened down...so I loosened them off, but it didn't make a difference.  Then I made the connection with those three screws underneath the platter (and that back piece), and tightened those down pretty much all the way, and of course the platter lifted itself up and started working smoothly.  I still have to fiddle around with getting it even, but would anyone have any advice as to how tight these top platter screws should be?  Should they be tightened down with the platter raised the maximum amount, or just the minimum amount to let the platter glide smoothly?

As I'm a poor, broke-ass law student, I just don't have the money to get a membership unfortunately...getting those Beocord belts and a cartridge is taking care of that!  Good thing our dollar is doing so well against the US' right now, haha.   

My other question was about speakers.  It was mentioned before that any speakers will work, but from making offhand glances at the Beomaster it seems to me there's some sort of proprietary connection going on for inputs, is that correct?  Is there a generally accepted best way to get around that?  I'm getting excited about getting some speakers, but this thing looks so sleek sitting Beocord-Beomaster-Beogram CD with the Beogram right on top in the middle...I'm gonna need fancy speakers to match, damn!

Thanks again for all the help!    😁 

greg 

The speaker connection plugs are 2 pin Din (male) which simply plug into the speaker sockets of the beomaster. There are 2 types available at most electronics suppliers, soldered & screw types, and cost pennies. Use any decent speaker wire and makes sure the positive side of the cable is connected to the small round post and the negative to the flat spade post.

The alternative is B&O cables but they are nothing particularly extra special and cost a packet. Don't worry too much about spending a fortune on speaker wire as it doesn't really matter whether you spend $1.00 or $1,000 per metre.

I'm off to put on my tin helmet now before ANOTHER speaker wire debate kicks off 😂

Chris.

Just curious about speaker suggestions for this particular amp, as my plans finally round into form, haha!  I was looking at an older pair of KEF Q50s, which are bigger than I wanted (I was aiming for bookshelf) but leave room for future upgrades (and I can get a decent price!).  Anyone have any opinions on running KEF speakers off the B&O amp, by any chance?

The other thing was, I didn't really find out if getting the platter balanced was simply a visual trial-and-error method or if there was some fine method/science/art behind it.  Anyone care to pontificate?  (Not that you're doing so, medogs, just saying......😁  )

Thanks!

 greg
 

You should aim for a gap of 2-3mm between the record and the non moving aluminium surface. No more than 3mm. Remember to check with the playing arm at the edge and the centre of the record, it will make a difference.

Leveling the platter is a bit of a balls aching trial and error job I'm afraid.

I don't see any problem with the KEF speakers. Go for it!