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  • in reply to: MMC 6000 Setting Question #70528
    Hunchbacker
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    thanks pretty much confirms what I have found.

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Beogram 4002 Restoration #55839
    Hunchbacker
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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

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Beogram rx question SOLVED #55814
    Hunchbacker
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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.

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Beogram rx question SOLVED #53926
    Hunchbacker
    BRONZE Member

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

    Thanks

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Beogram rx question SOLVED #53923
    Hunchbacker
    BRONZE Member

    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.

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: 4002 Tone Arm Next Step? #53083
    Hunchbacker
    BRONZE Member

    I will have to check the voltage.

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: 4002 Tone Arm Next Step? #53082
    Hunchbacker
    BRONZE Member

     

    Nothing happens after the click.

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: 4002 Tone Arm Next Step? #53079
    Hunchbacker
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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

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Beogram for BeoMaster #42885
    Hunchbacker
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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.

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: To retip or not to retip MMC6000 #45320
    Hunchbacker
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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.

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: To retip or not to retip MMC6000 #45319
    Hunchbacker
    BRONZE Member

    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.

     

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Should I Spend 75$? #43609
    Hunchbacker
    BRONZE Member

    Will know more in a week when belts arrive.

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Can You Identify These? 4002 #44204
    Hunchbacker
    BRONZE Member

    Very good.Thanks

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Should I Spend 75$? #43607
    Hunchbacker
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    The paper work that came with it says that it does. Still learning. Any advantage today other than quality?

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Should I Spend 75$? #43604
    Hunchbacker
    BRONZE Member

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

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Should I Spend 75$? #43602
    Hunchbacker
    BRONZE Member

    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

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Should I Spend 75$? #43600
    Hunchbacker
    BRONZE Member

    In the works. Thanks

     

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Should I Spend 75$? #43598
    Hunchbacker
    BRONZE Member

    Much appreciated.

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

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Should I Spend 75$? #43596
    Hunchbacker
    BRONZE Member

    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.

    Location: Arizona, USA
    in reply to: Should I Spend 75$? #43594
    Hunchbacker
    BRONZE Member

    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.

    Location: Arizona, USA
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