Yes, distorted sound is a symptom of a worn stylus. Unfortunately, there is no effective way of checking other than replacement with another or get yours re-tipped by Axel.

If you download the BS9000 Mk3 service manual from this site you will be able to view the diagram of the stand and fittings with part numbers.

I did look into this quite recently. I searched the internet in the suggested places but could not find a suitable replacement laser for this particular CD drive type at a reasonable price. Lasers would appear to be available quite cheaply for CDM4 types (£15 or so) but the price for replacements for CDM Pro types were around £100 Maybe

Best to just add A-AUX to the list on the Beo4

[quote user="Carolpa"] @Graham simple questions:which was earlier the MCL handbook or the ML handbook? Which PL is discribed in the first and which one are in the second? if PL already existed before the BL3000 etc. which speakers were PL connected? [/quote] I see what you are getting at. Yes the fat grey ones were the first. I am merely stating

[quote user="dan1969"] hi Graham, did you ever document how to re-cord the unit? i foolishly ploughed without research and dislodged the cords. is it just a case of copying the tape door set up and having loads of patience, a pair of tweezers and perhaps a curved needle to thread it round the gold spindle? any tricks of the trade welcomed

[quote user="Carolpa"] [quote user="joeyboygolf"] Not like you to be so wrong Peter! Mk1 are the original thin cables, shielding not good but work for most non ICE or display speakers. Mk2 are thicker (3.5 mm) and are fully wired with good shielding, for speakers with displays and Beolab 5. Also required where switching is required

Not like you to be so wrong Peter! Mk1 are the original thin cables, shielding not good but work for most non ICE or display speakers. Mk2 are thicker (3.5 mm) and are fully wired with good shielding, for speakers with displays and Beolab 5. Also required where switching is required such as MCL2P. Mk3 developed with more shielding for Beolab 3 and similar

That's a good price. Nearly all examples that become available have dents in the stainless steel panels. If they really are mint, you have a bargain. They are just not the same with dents and B&O ain't making any more!!! I just sold my mint pair for the same money but brackets and manual were included. I have sold several other pairs for

This project has been a superb read. Well done Geoff.