Hi, I have a couple of platters which will fit but it will depend on which model 3000 you have. Is it the later tangential tracking one from the 1980's in silver & black or the early radial arm model with the wooden trim around the plinth? Chris.

Threading a new tuning drive cord on a 1972 model beolit 700 Took me hours the first (and definately last) time. Chris.

Dillen: Thanks Chris, A genius is a person who knows everything there is to know about a specific thing. I'm no genius, I still have a lot to learn about everything. When I know half as much as you do Martin then I'll stop considering you a genius @Wil - please check your inbox, I've sent you a PM. Chris.

Hi Will, the discs aren't particularly difficult to replace but it does require more than average DIY skills in my opinion. The service manual would certainly help here which is available for download on the main site for Silver & Gold members. To be honest it is worth the £30 anual membership to upgrade to Gold as you would also be entered

Hi and welcome to Beoworld Possibly the tacho disc disintegrated. The originals were simply a printed cellulose disc. Our technical advisor Dillen (Martin) can supply you with a new pattern part for not a lot. His replacement discs are made of slotted stainless steel as per the later 8000's and should last a life time. Chris.

I don't know the speakers very well but I do know the Beocenter 3500 (thanks Lee) - and it really is a lovely piece of kit. Highest rated cartridge/stylus for it is the SP12 so hopefully there is one of those fitted. One sold earlier this year on ebay Italy for over £280 - it was an absolute minter though to be honest. I must add that you

Keith Saunders: You can contact Gordon at salisbury@bang-olufsen.co.uk My wife is having her hair done tomorrow in Salisbury, so I will be going along to provide support. Good excuse to nip into the dealers and order your Christmas prezzie eh Keith? Chris.

They are on our dealer list here Chris.

May be worth contacting them to find out. They were very helpful & friendly when I contacted them to check the Beoworld details of their store were up to date. I too would certainly have a punt Chris.

tom: My money tells me I am not the only one who is taking english-lessons here on beoworld! And English lessons come free courtesy of Beoworld. You'll certainly learn things you find in the class room that's for sure Chris.