Hi Jacqes hope all going well - been away for a break and missed the B&O stuff... Anyway I personally like the switched approach of the 4000 although I agree the optical system is more elegant. I just hate the ultra noisey click effect micro switches they used, but I guess economy was the order of the day! Still, the leaf switches shouldn't

I always thought the white editions went for a lot more money! A Knackered white Beogram went for £150 near me recently and working beogram for over £300, can't remember exactly how much. Must admit I was surprised by the first example!version

So what's the story behind the black beosystem - I didn't know they existed until I saw Lee's avatar and even then thought it was a paint job.... Must say they look even more stunning than the white system!

[quote user="chartz"]Yes it does, it's a clockwork![/quote] It's good to see when it works like that isn't it :) Well, if I am overly pedantic, your arm rest position is slightly out (sensor arm should rest half way over the panel divide), so if you want to be really fussy it could do with adjustment But on a serious note you just

Yes Jaques that came up in my search this morning! Very very nice shape! Looks like it has lived in a box for 30 years doesn't it! Anyway, regarding noise, I cannot hear noise on my 4000 through the speakers at all - on my 4002 I can hear at the very end of a record on the lead out just before the arm is raised but as the 4000 is slightly quicker

Congratulations to all

How is the 4000 noisier exactly? Also have you checked the weights with a scale? The spring on the 4000 will have worn slightly by now, so you might be seeing two slightly different stylus pressures...

[quote user="chartz"] I'm glad to report that the noise problem was due to two combining factors: a belt that was too tight (borrowed from my DC-powered 4002), and the motor phase trimmer which was out. [/quote] Goes to show how important it is to follow every step of the manual Jacques, slapped wrist for you! Regards the slippy belt make

Well done Jaques looks good too :) Yes the trimmer lamps are quite dim but I think it is enough. One thing I love about this and the others is the ability to detect 10" records. Somthing the last line lost when losing the optical sensor. Kind of ironic considering these were designed to be operated remotely from other rooms in the house, even more

Durh, only one reason anyone would ever buy B&O of course, cos it's all made in Denmark innit