The service manual is on site - it is a good one! It is not difficult to get the top off though!

As a short term fix, it will do no harm at all. I would try the DVD directly into the Beolab just to see if your TV is reducing the output. Have you been on Frede's site? Well worth it - it has the user manual on and lots of information.

Which input are you using? There are level adjustments on the bottom of the Beolab if you need them. I would imagine that your dealer will have very little idea of what a Beolab 5000 is, let alone being able to service it. Unless you are very fortunate, they will use a centralised service department. Frede is the person to talk about a proper restoration

I do it just for you Martin! Peter

I agree with the above. You can play CDs through the BM1100 via the Tape socket. A Beogram CDX would be a good choice. You will need an adapter cable as mentioned above. The BM1100 is however from what I would call the Audio range which means it was designed as a more budget range with less power than the top of the range models but in a compact and

Yes. However the cartridge body is very slightly different. They do fit though - as indeed will the SP10 and 12 styluses.

It will attach to the main room set and, as it works via PUC, it will behave just like any other source connected to the main set. The ML works via the TV.

I would ask Keith using the contact box at the bottom of the screen. I think he knows more about the Beo5 than anyone else in this country!

Of course what you really need is this - no point messing around with cheap rubbish. If used with a kettle, the water molecules all line up and will stir the tea for you.

The RIAA will need to be researched as the problem with 78 records is that there was no real standard. Therefore the equalisation varies . I gave all my 78s away as I never listened to them and gave my BG1000 away at the same time! The RIAA will be a pre-amplifier to bring the signal up to line level.