Go forth and multiply Electrified :) My post wasn't written with you in mind (though it clearly should have been), but I can't think of many times you have popped up in discussions here other than to dissect postings and initiate or propagate arguments. Some journalist you must be, what with your ability to see both sides of an argument.

[quote user="bayerische"] [quote user="j0hnbarker"] Because it was made in Denmark :P [/quote] Emphasis on *was*... [/quote] Only because my stuff is so old now it actually all was made in DK! :)

Some posters on this thread are way to quick to step in with personal criticism of Trip, given their own posting rate compared with his. I've seen many threads where technical help has been requested, and Trip has been there with solid advice as to how to fix the problem. I wonder how many of his detractors (and I was once one of them) could say

Because it was made in Denmark :P

[quote user="Chris"] Breitling B2 - had it since my 21st birthday! Still going strong but must get round to servicing it - £400 ouch!! [/quote] Mmm. I had my Trans-ocean serviced and it was eye watering :P

[quote user="joeyboygolf"] And then there are a small number of Beoworld members.............. [/quote] Quite, Graham. That's why we're here and not messing about in the BeoLounge.

What if buyers decide that a premium product should be made in Denmark, and vote with their feet?

Not had your dilemma, but if you're also considering the Beosound 9000 then have you asked yourself whether you need a cassette deck and turntable too???

Wow! This thread has had more comebacks than Lazarus! Amen.

[quote user="joeyboygolf"] [quote user="Doctor"] A common fault in MMCcartridges, particularly the later ones. The pins work loose. You can sometimes remedy this by tapping the pins with a very small hammer and resolving never to take the cartridge out again. I would suggest walking away from this one though. Soundsmith are not as