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Exceptional work Christian. I came here for the restoration and stayed for the plinths. I’ve had my 4002 for about 2 years. It came without a plinth so I made a quick replacement. Have been looking for something more true to the OEM. Yours look beautiful. Did not see cost. Should I contact you directly?

Thanks, Calvin

Gig Harbor, Wa. USA

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UPDATE: Solved

After toying with tracking to no end with no improvement I  decided to take a hard look at the platter. I discovered it was high on the tone arm side. Low on the left. Pulled the platter. Adjusted the height, not just with level but also visually by looking at the overall level with platter back on. (there are 3 black hex head bolts that will raise and lower the platter) I reset the tracking force with a meter. (1.2 for the MMC4)

Held my breath and hit 33. The tone arm moved left and sat down smoothly without jumping right. When lifted in the middle of a song there was no longer any scratch before raising. Same when it dropped. No more footfall issues either.

Right now listening to Paul Simon “Still Crazy…” which is what these old gems can make you sometimes. Sounds superb!

Maybe someone can learn something from this journey. If I’ve learned anything in the last two years of collecting this gear its to not give up. You learn best through self discovery!

Next up my Beogram 4002.

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Good thoughts. Will check all those options when I have time today or tomorrow.

Thanks

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When I clean it I don’t hear anything. My other turntables do make a noise when I brush them.

Maybe a manual will offer a clue. I think I read the 1700 manual is very similar. Have not looked deeply yet for the rx manual but will tomorrow.

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I will have to check the voltage.

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Nothing happens after the click.

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Yes I can test the circuit. I don’t believe they did anything else(if even that) The linkage was so clean I am wondering if they just cleaned it up and did not even replace the solinoid. Not real fond of that shop right now. Doesn’t the damper extend and push the to the rear thus forcing the arm to lower?

Thanks

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I realize this post is several months old but I thought I would toss in my 2 cents. There is a very good repair shop in Gig Harbor, WA. They deal in high end components and know their stuff. They just serviced my Beogram 4002. Much more affordable than I expected.

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Ended up finding a retipped mmc6000 on the bay.  Rebuilt by Joseph Long (Groovetickler), using the original beryllium cantilever, and retipping with a .12mm square nude .2 x .7 mil elliptical diamond.

Thanks to Beoworld member Vintage Hifi Dude.

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Thank you.

I see his wait time is 1-3 months. Maybe that is normal but being in Wa State, USA I am not sure I have the patience. 🙂 I am also looking into replacing it. Since posting I have contacted Soundsmith here in the states. Awaiting options but still open to opinions from fellow owners.

 

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Will know more in a week when belts arrive.

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Very good.Thanks

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The paper work that came with it says that it does. Still learning. Any advantage today other than quality?

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With out a doubt a keeper! May have to move one of my other 3 tts though. 🙂

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I am considering just that after I belt it up. Fortunately, in our quaint little town of Gig Harbor, Wa. we have an audio shop that specializes in B&O. What are the odds. :0

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In the works. Thanks

 

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Much appreciated.

I am sure this seller never pulled the platter and saw the dropped belt. My good luck.

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Thanks Tjorven.

I could barely contain myself on the drive home. I kept reaching to the back seat and patting the blanket to make sure it was still there.

A couple of things:

I boiled the belt (old school trick) to see if it would shrink enough to give me a few turns. It did not. It is much too big. Guessing this table has not spun for quite a while.

I am going to oil (with 100% synthetic) all the necessary spots while I wait for replacement belts.

Finally, if anyone knows the dimensions on the wood trim that would be helpful. Surprisingly, it came without it.

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Also, this seems to be a one owner table. The seller picked it up from an elderly gentleman who had passed. Included, to my surprise, were original brochures and registration. 1976 from Magnolia HiFi. Pretty much a Northwest icon when it comes to high end electronics.

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UPDATE:

I watched this listing for about 2 weeks after the seller decided he was selling it too low. He finally dropped his price to 130. I offered 120 and he accepted. In his OfferUp description he said it did not power on. Well you will see by the pictures it indeed does! Lights come on, motor spins but nothing happens when I hit start. One of these pictures, I trust, tells a hopeful story.  I have done nothing yet. Refurbed plenty of vintage electronics but as you all know this is a different cat. Open to first steps and ideas from the experts.

 

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