Sandy, Thanks for your reply! Derek

Hi: Quick question about the Overture. 1) When I press "play" with no cassette loaded, the deck does nothing. (expected) 2) When I press "tape" with no cassette loaded, the head block will engage and the spooling spindle rotate. It has been suggested that this a function to enable easier cleaning of the tape heads however I did not

Hi Menahem: My BG4002 runs "warm" but not scorching hot. It usually takes more than a few LPs for the temp to rise though. Is the 2N3055 outputting the right voltage? If it is running too hot there must be excessive current draw. The only other device that draws lots of current is the solenoid. Check to see if it is hot! Those things can burn

Can anyone offer any tips on restringing the steel wire on the doors for the overature? I got the pulll system all worked out but am a little confused on the main gearbox cog. With the gear wheel cranked all the way to the right, is the top cable wound up or the bottom cable wound up? Also is the top cable clipped to the top or bottom notch of the cog

Cam: Thanks for the sizes. Just picked up T10 and T15 (double ended) driver by Wiha (German). It cost $13. There were much cheaper store branded ones but they looked like "stone knives" compared to the Euro stuff :) Thanks again for your help. Derek

Hi: I'm located in the USA. Most things are imperial here. Does anyone know the right sized metric torx drivers that I need for the screws on the Beocenter 4000/Overture? Thanks, Derek

Jeff: Canadian Customs is not a problem if you supply then with the proper documentation. Call them up explain the situation and ask them for the declaration forms you need. You won't be taxed. If you are, your invoice showing date of departure and a letter from Martin acknowledging services rendered will get you a full refund including handling

Jeff: Check your inbox. I sent you a Canadian resource weeks ago. Derek

For anyone following this thread with interest. The CDM 12.1 has been replaced with VAM1201 Preliminary research on the internet shows that is a direct replacement. The pick up assembly transport (with motor and carriage) or the pick up itself can be purchased separately. The price is around $30 USD. This could be an economical fix assuming there is

That's great to know Graham. Thank you!