It's actually the rotating stripes the sensor arm is trying to see, not the record. If the lamp/sensor system wasn't working, the arm would lower on the platter! Therefore, I think your problem is in the logic following the sensor, not in the sensor arm. Something in the sensor signal filter / amplifier, or after its output, is "stuck"

Nice one, Tom - quite like my current setup here in the wilderness (ha); I have here a Beomaster 900K, S80.2s (not connected, just being restored externally) and a the horns of a Grant's gazelle ...but I'm afraid if we all start posting wallpapers, the server space used will far outweight any savings gained by the recent deleting of PMs

I don't think it's a bargain, but not robbery either. Depends on the type of pickup on the Beogram, too. For my 6500 system, I paid in three separate deals 450 euros for Beomaster, Beocord and Beogram CD + Beolink 1000 (locally) 150 euros for the MCP (incl. shipping) 320 euros cough for Beogram with MMC2 (incl. shipping) ...so 950 euros alltogether

Hi, and welcome to Beoworld! You certainly got a good price on that turntable Have you tried a new main belt? It the slowing down is gradual and more related to playing time than the exact arm position, you might just have a loose belt which begins to slip when it warms up. Other than that, I can't think much else than maybe the arm carriage or

madskp: Unfortunatly the brushed mylar strips and the built in floor stand is missing on both speakers Does anyone know if it is possible to get any of these spare parts or maybe someone has it from a broken speaker? One last thing. Does anyone know if it is possible to get a wall moun for these speakers or do I have to make something up myself? Don't

I don't think you should decide anything on the colours, they could be connected just about any fri*ing way depending on what mood the manufacturer was on. Measure them, or if you can slide the sleeve off the remaining connector, look inside it. When I needed one, I could have made it up myself, but just decided to save myself the trouble of soldering

Alex: Can't speak for the BeoCord or BeoGram (record players) as I don't own either! I now have all components in my Beosystem 6500. The Beogram feels quite a bit flimsier and lightweight (both internally and externally) compared to the other components, let alone my old Beogram 6000. But I have nothing to complain with its performance with

I think soundwise both are really good decks, but for your application, 5000 might be a better choice since it has conventional sliders for setting the recording level, and a proper level indicator (separate for both tracks). But if you use a mixer in front of it, you can control the level on that and probably have good VU meters for the master tracks

I see they make their profit by selling 12V regulated wall warts at £39.99 excl. VAT...

I've made a full round already. Just got me another Beomaster 900K This one didn't need actual repairs, just cleaning of the crackling pots and switches, an adjustment of the dial clutch, and a good sanding, oiling and polishing of the wood parts, which had the obligatory flower pot marks. Looks like new!