I'm interested in acquiring a BEOGRAM 3404 (Ebay) to use as a 2nd deck to my BEOGRAM 1700.

This would serve as my rig to CD/server as I have an extra MMC20EN and my 1700 would be dedicated to my audio system.

Question : Is this BEOGRAM 3404 reliable/ worthy in terms of performance ?

The selling price on EBAY is $125 w/shipping-insurance and stated by the seller to be in perfect working order and cosmetically veery good.

Any opinions/advice would be appreciated ! Thanx, Ihor

Yes - good radial deck. A US only model but I believe it was made to go with the Beomaster 2400 in later days. It has the lightweight arm but the mount for the older cartridge type - similar to the 2402 in the EU.

Hi Peter, Thanks for your corroboration and +comment. I did buy this deck and pleasant surprises do occur; the seller did not BS and the 3404 rates a +8.5 condition functionally and cosmetically.

Unlike wine, this BEOGRAM did travel well !

On a different note regarding your cartridge tests : I fitted this latest BG3404 with a MMC20EN circa 1984 and it does sound flatter (smoother) vis-a-vis the SSMITH SMMC20EN however I appreciate the extended hi-end on the SSMITH and it's quite probable that my MMC20EN is a bit tired (suspension). I calculate minimum 500 hrs use since -84.

Thanks for your reply and your excellent reviews...

Regards, Ihor