Welcome to Beoworld ! Your Beomaster probably sufferred from oxidated idle current trimmers. That's very common and it puts the idle current of the output stage(s) to maximum. This will most likely have burned one or more of the emitter resistors, causing the electric smell (and eventual smoke). The output stage transistors and their solder joints

Yes, a lamp kit is available (from me) for Beomaster 1900 /1900-2 / 2300 / 2400 and 2400-2. Many people seem to think that the panel lights are LED diodes but they are actually filament lamps and the lamps specs are critical for correct operation. The kit contains a full set of fresh lamps (plus a spare) and comes with (dis-)assembly instructions/photos

Looks like it was shipped with the heavy platter mounted. That will almost always destroy the bottom bearing insert or even break it away from its base. Always pack the platter separately, wrap it in bubblewrap plastics and put it under the Beogram in the box. Lock the transport screws and cut some foam to sandwich in and fill the room under the dustcover

For me, it's because I lack interest in most of the newer things covered in what seems to be the majority of posts in the general forum. I do read some of it but wouldn't be able to comment on much, let alone help anyone. I check the scandinavian forum, Workbench, Vintage and a couple of other fora several times daily, (partly because I am a

Maybe they are discussing local issues... Some danes in the scandinavian forum don't read or write english. Why should they visit and how would they write something, in the General forum ? I suppose it's the same in the other local fora. I never see you in the scandinavian forum ? Martin

Welcome to Beoworld ! You will not damage the speakers. However, if your amplifier definitely mustn't drive speakers with an impedance lower than 8 ohms, there's a risk of damaging the amplifier. Most amplifiers will indeed accept any Beovox passive speaker (like these) without problems, especially if they are the only pair connected. Martin

To be honest, if you are not VERY good with servicing electronics and B&O in particular, it's not a job for you. I've seen too many sad cases where what was actually a simple fault had turned into a complete mess because the owner, wholeheartedly, well-meaning but unable, tried to service his Beogram himself. Not knowing your tech skills

Yes, it seems to be in a wonderful condition. Personally I am not very fond of this auction house, partly (but not only) because of their heavy buying fees (20% + closing fee!) but never had the opportunity to buy one of these lovely machines before and always wanting one I considered this one was for me. The Beocord will be in my hands, hopefully,

It will be a sensing problem of some sort since it doesn't see the record. Shouldn't be too hard but finding a good repairer can be tricky since many repairshops reject tangentials as being too complicated, especially the BG4000. Martin

Yes, it's kilopoise grease. (The prefix kilo- here suggesting a very low grade of viscosity). Don't use automotive grease, most types will attack the (oil-rich) plastic ! Martin