Martin, Don't know exactly what to say about the previous 200 ohm reading other than I was using a primitive auto tester that I happend to have. So if I understand you correctly, these readings are satisfactory. If so, where do we go from here? Just as a reminder, when the 4000 failed the first time it was mid-play, about half way through the record

Martin, Here are the test results you wanted: Ohms Common to pink end 3.5 3.5 OL 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.3 OL Common to purple end 1.54 1.7 1.59 1.53 1.52 1.56 1.59 1.55 Diode Test Common to pink end OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL Common to purple end 0.60 + one beep 0.60 + one beep 0.57 + one beep 0.57 + one beep 0.67 + one beep 0.57 + one beep 0.62 + one beep 0.62

Martin, You would be astonished at the poor selection of multimeters at Home Depot. I didn’t give a thought to an auto parts store. As such I went to a speciality store and purchased a very nice Fluke 115 which will provide exceptionally accurate readings. I plan to test the Beogram 4000 tomorrow and will report back with my findings. Thank you

Derek, Thank you very much. I had assumed that it was something like that. I will take a look in the very near future. I am “betting” that it is the motor. Right now I am in the middle of trying to find out what is wrong with my much loved Beogram 4000. If I get through with it in a reasonable period of time, I will tackle the Beocord 9000

Today I noticed that my Beocord 9000 “growls” while in the stop position. The recorder performs splendidly in ALL aspects, but it makes a growling noise at pause or stop. Once the timer puts everything into a “sleep” mode, the growl stops. What is this and is this a cause for concern? If so, what do I do about it? Thanks. Jeff

Hi Martin, I attempted to purchase a good multimeter at Home Depot last night with no luck, so today I am going to a specialty store to purchase a Fluke multimeter. Are there any other tests that you think you may need performed other than testing for diodes and continuity? I ask so that I can purchase a multimeter that will accommodate all your requirements

Hi Martin, I will need to purchase a multimeter with a wider range of tests and plan to pick one up tomorrow. I had thought of borrowing a friend's excellent tester, but decided that this is likely going to be an on-going situation, so I might as well get a proper multimeter. Will advise as soon as I have the new tests done. Jeff

Martin, I found the time this morning and here are the results with the multi-meter set on X1k ohm: 1 st row: 2.75 1K 2.5 2.5 2 nd row: 1k 2.5 200 Infinity (no movement) I don’t know which readings are good and which are not, but there is a variation, so I would think there some are not good. Jeff

Martin, This is new territory for me, however since I do have an ohmmeter; I will make every effort to test these transistors this Sunday, when I can give the project the attention it deserves. As soon as I have the results I will report back to you my findings. Thank you for your valued assistance. Jeff

Martin, I know that you sell a capacitor kit with instructions and diagram, would you consider doing a transistor kit for these 8 transistors with instructions as to which transistors goes where? (If they are all the same value, kindly forgive the idiotic request.) I have the BG 4000 manual, but I have a certain degree of insecurity about getting things