I just bought (on a well-known auction site whose name will not be mentioned - ptui!) a Beocenter 2200 in "excellent vintage" condition, just "serviced professionally."
I even sent them the original box for my old Beocenter 2200 and all packing materials and instructions. They ignored all, stuffed the thing in the box and used part of the styrofoam to pad the separate box carrying the speakers (non-B&O) ...
Anyway ... the tape deck doesn't work. In any direction, in runs for approx. 2 seconds, then shuts off.
When the tonearm is "Paused" and returned to the record by clicking "Pause" again, the turntable slows way down, then takes about 2-3 seconds to return to speed ... doesn't bode well, does it?
The tuner seems OK. Both channels work. Presets are "iffy" ...
So ... anyone knowledgeable and willing to make some educated guesses here?
This was to be a sentimental, nostalgic gift for my wife ... I'm bummed.
I'd even be interested in hearing of anyone known to service Beocenter 2200's ...
Help? Please?
(And please ... go easy on the abuse. I know I've been a dummy ...)