Mine is just like the attached diagram. One wire from the Beoline going to a two plug socket. One socket takes the line from the telephone socket and the other takes power from the power transformer.

The cable from the beoline goes to a connector which accepta power and phone line. What does yours terminate in?

[quote user="mfirst"] I follow this forum since it is interesting and I am still the owner of lots of their stuff - but like many former members (Mr 10% anyone?) the love affair is gone. [/quote] Not sure where you got that one from - Mr 10% posted today.

Agree with the above - generic chips programmed with the correct software is the way forward as it will be more reliable, much more compact and cheaper whilst still offering similar performance. Of course when it does break, you have to get a new one so it is likely that the 70s and 80s equipment will be the last to be serviceable in the distant future

Loose internal connection - could work for years or could break permanently tonight!

I would always recommend picking up Beograms in person. They really do not travel well and if it is working when it is sent, it won't be when it arrives. There are plenty of Beograms about so one will come up reasonably close.

Not wishing to hijack the thread, but does everyone else notice this as well. The demo of the Beolab 9s has stuck with me and I can only think of them in this mode despite setting them up later properly. Only the Beolab 5 seems immune because it sets itself!

In essence there are three different types: 1. Beogram 4000 - (or 4002/4004/6000) These are the best made decks and I think they are the best looking - not remote control unless you get a 4004 and 2400 Beomaster but you have to get up to clean the record anyway! Very easy to take apart and the later 4002 and 4004 are not too difficult to service. -

Have to say that I think they look rather good - the reference range particularly. I like the electrostatic speakers and the TV sets have always looked good. No specialist dealer up here or I would go and have a look and listen.

All companies sell equipment that has a place in the market. The approach to the market varies and hence companies like Arcam. Linn, Sony and B&O can co-exist. Arcam products are, in my limited experience, excellent. The boundaries between products have blurred more and most companies will have good remote integration, some have multi-room facilities