I must admit to actually never having used the MD8 though I do have a couple in my collection. It could be a balanced microphone, that would explain the need for two leads plus ground. Maybe it's explained in the inlay sheet in the microphone box (if you have it). Pin 2 is always ground. Martin

Yes, and it's mono so actually only needed two pins but the standard is 3-pin. It should fit nicely into any DIN socket, 3/5/7-pin etc. I believe the Beocord 1100 uses some of its circuits for both recording and playback so it will have to switch out one function to use the other. That means either record or playback - not both simultaneously. Martin

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Is that the transformer leaking ? Martin

Great find, Chris ! And this one even has the optional stereo decoder board installed. Easily worth the current bid alone. Martin

I agree, definitely one to watch. The vintage products are very rarely brought up here, so this is clearly a welcome change. Martin

Why not just get a good used original front panel ? Is it for a Beomaster, Beocord or ? Place an ad in the Private Wanted section. Martin

Hi Søren and welcome to Beoworld ! The service manual describes the dial string arrangement. The manual is available for download for silver and gold members. Martin

Nice TV, lucky find ! Please keep sales and wanted ads in the appropriate sections. Martin

The belt you mention will be the reason for the new problem you have. It's a standard belt of which practically none are useable in any B&O. The metal rod will normally have the "handle" inside the Beogram. Not sticking out the back like this. Check that the other end of it actually goes inside its little holders all the way to the