Cannot take credit really - apart from asking the right person! Another reason to buy the book !

I imagine they will be a bit thick. The wire has to go up the thin pillar but also has to exit rapidly at 90 degrees just above the foot.

On discussion with a friend, the record level control on a VX7000 - last produced 1997! OK, it is not the greatest knob in the world but it is mechanical and it is rotary!

Soundsmith do a replacement which is better, though rather more expensive, than the original.

I would go for the 3000 I suppose. I am not the best person to advise as I have never really liked this range! I think the plastics used are not high enough quality though the design was certainly fresh when introduced and is a classic now! I would actually get an Ouverture so that I could record from the radio! But if this is not your thing, the 3000

I don't think you have blundered at all! You have bought some good equipment - the 4500 is one of the most popular Beomasters and the Beogram 3000 is also sought after.

There have been many changes - the entire CD mechanism is different. The 2300 was at least initially 16 bit oversampling whereas I think the 3000 uses Bitstream.

Type 1 has DAB as well as an option. I think the difference was the DVD drive changed. The Mk 2 also came in Audio only guise and can be upgraded to audio touchpanel spec.

I would use the 5000 with the Beogram 3000. You have the MCP so the remote is less of an issue. Much better amplifier, both pre and power. The 5000 was very well made and had a great sound. Yes, it does not work with the modern remotes but if you are planning to use it with LPs, it will be great. Look out for some better speakers if I were you. If you

Have all the B&O offerings in the headphone field. The Form 1 is the best but not available new any more. I find the Form 2s uncomfortable and only fair sound. The A8 are great for mobile music. However if you want to listen to music at home with headphones, go for either the HD600 mentioned above or the Grado RS-1. I have both of these and they