Ok, I'll try increasing the weight a little. As for checking that the scale on the tone arm is accurate, how do I go about doing that?

Actually no, it's just as bad at the beginning of a record as it is toward the end.

Not sure how/why this would be an intermittent problem, but once again I have distortion on the loudest parts of vocals. Only difference between the last time I posted about this and now is that it also happens with a rebuilt MMC2! Help?

Thanks. The more I think about it, the more I'm leaning toward upgrading to a better table. Would pairing my MMC2 with an 8002 be my best bang for my buck? And if I can't find an 8002, what would be a good second choice?

Actually, my 1800 (circa 1983) won't lower the tonearm the first time I press "Play" but if I press "Stop" and then hit "Play" again, it will lower. (Yes, it's moving over the record, but not dropping.) Kinda like second time's a charm, except I'd like it to work on the first try. Any thoughts? Also, I have

Not sure I understand the question. The tonearm on the 1800 won't move unless the platter is spinning. I'm pretty certain that the squeak is related to the platter not the tonearm.

Anyone out there who can help me with this? Martin? I'd be much obliged.

I have a Beogram 1800 (the later model) with a rebuilt MMC2 from Axel. Musically, everthing is wonderful, especially with the MMC2 (I had been using a rebuilt MM5). But tonight I heard something peculiar: When I press play and the platter starts spinning from a dead stop, there's an audible "squeak" until it really gets moving. Then everything

Peter -- Do you have any suggestions for what I might try to correct this?

Anyone have any more thoughts on the above?