Beocenter 9000 Audio, CD, Cassette Player and Beolab Penta speakers guidance

[Mark Ross]

I just acquired a vintage Bang & Olufsen Beocenter 9000 Audio, CD, Cassette Player and Beolab Penta speakers. Seeking guidance on the following:

1. I am refurbishing the midrange Penta speakers and looking to replace the surrounds with foam (not rubber). The best source seems to be Audiofriends out of the Netherlands. Anyone have experience getting items shipped to the United States from there? Any alternatives to Audiofriends, or opinions of foam vs, rubber?
2. I am also looking for 4 pin DIN cables to connect the Beocenter 9000 to the Pentas. The best source seems to be SoundsHeavenly who offers 5 meter Genuine “new old stock” B&O 4-pin DIN plugs, but they don’t ship to the United States. Any alternatives available or creative ways to get them to the United States? I was contemplating contacting Audiofriends to see if they would accept the (paid by me) cables from SoundsHeavenly and ship the cables and their surrounds kit to me.
3.  I have heard that I can use the AUX input of the Beosystem to establish bluetooth so that I can play my iPhone through the system.  Any guidance on what to purchase and how to connect in order to implement bluetooth for the Beosystem?
4. Recommendations for safely cleaning both the Beocenter and the Pentas?
5. Finally, any recommendations for a reasonably-priced turntable to add to the system?

Thank you.

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