Was there a car & some B&O in there Didn't notice I've TOLD the wife not to make ad's without my permission Chris.

auric: Hi: Would anyone know of a source for these components: 1) Motor for Beocord 9000 Derek I've a few motors from vintage items but I'll need the part number if you have it. Chris.

Just to let everyone know (and in case anyone has anything to add before it disappears off the page) - I have now unpinned this topic Chris.

1203: Regarding the pulling of the stylus it is more complicated (due to size!) as with the "bigger" ones (SP-range i.e) There is of course the alternative of carefully brushing the needle clean while still attached to the tonearm. Sorry 1203 - I misunderstood you here. The stylus & cartridge don't come apart, they are an integrated

1. Speed is controlled automatically. The Beogram weighs the record and adjusts the speed accordingly after deciding whether it is 7" or 12", can be annoying when playing a 12" single as it will start at 33 rpm and you have to then press 45 for the correct speed. The 2 holes underneath are to adjust the 45/33 pre-set speeds, no need to

A very heartfelt congrat's to all last nights winners from me too . Nothing for us in Yorkshire again, but we're used to being at the back of the queue when good fortune is handed out (is that violin music I can hear in the background? ) Chris.

chaosgame: The tape heads engage, they just disengage immediately afterwards. Also, I can't hear the motor running. How easy is it to take apart to check the belts? and are there any online guides. Thank you. Classic signs of broken or worn belts - or possibly a dead motor but less likely. What happens is the solenoids for the tape heads engage

jandyt: Well done Chris. Very clever. And I haven't even been drinking

jandyt: He probably said some rude word like......oil Nah - that's only a CRUDE word Andy (groooaaann)

PrizeDrawBot: 6th Prize This ought to keep VS296290 of Montana busy. Unwrapping it should be a job in itself !! Well done to you – a great Prize! Hang on - I smell nepotism here, VS296290 isn't related to your ancestors R2D2 & C3PO is he