Nice pair of M100s! Lots of bass and they will go as loud as the amplifier will let them. The limiting factor is the pre-amp in the 7000 which is good but not great. I would suggest that Beolab 4000s resemble a 30-40W amplifier powered speaker. Very nice though - I have a couple of pairs.

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I would suggest the sound card. The Beolab 4 is not my favourite speaker but it doesn't sound that bad! I agree with Craig - try another source - what about an iPod?

I have both and they both work with a 5500 system. The 5500 is the one to get as it is in my experience quieter in operation. Both sound very good though, but I cannot tell CD players apart that well! I use the CD5500 out of preference.

I can't remember quite how the 1902 transit screws work, but there should be three screws. Screwed one way, the suspension will be hard. Screw them all the other way! The suspension should then bounce nicely!

8000 - agree with Chris 8002 - agree with Nigel! The MMC1-5 range do suffer with loose pins and losing one renders the cartridge usually useless. So this is the one time I would suggest leaving a cartridge in place. The MMC20 range is a lot tougher though you have to be careful in this case with the end of the arm. If you have any way of picking the

Tim Jarman at Beocentral has one! (I gave it to him!) He might accept an offer if you ask nicely! A lot easier to get a terminal 5000 though!

I thought the bottom plate was metal. I don't have mine with me, but I would be surprised if it was plastic. My old one will be up for grabs soon! I am dispersing my collection which is in France at present.

If it is a MMC20S, 1.5g would be better. Check all the transit screws are undone fully.

Possible, but why does it work with the video? Have you set the options correctly? On a BL1000, Sound 0 Store, Picture 2 Store