MY MMC2 ON MY BEOGRAM 5500 PLAYS WITH DISTORTION,BUT WHEN I PUSH DOWN ON IT IT PLAYS FINE.

DO I NEED TO BUY A NEW SMMC2 OR CAN SOUNDSMITH REBUILD IY.

THANKS

NO! Tape a dime to the end of the tone arm.

Actually, you should ensure that the stylus is cleaned off well. If it is, then go thru the procedure for balancing the arm and then setting tracking force (1g). If that fails, then post to this community and someone will be along to help

How do i balance the arm

Thanks

There is a slide under the tone arm that alters the tracking weight. It should be about 1.2g for a MMC2 - the problem is whether it is accurate. For this you need a stylus balance - B&O used to supply these with new cartridges but these are rare! You can get new ones from Hi-Fi dealers but they are ridiculously priced. I would increase the tracking weight a little and see if the MMC tracks better.

Assuming the stylus (needle) isn't worn, that's a sign that the rubber suspension is close to shot.  I wouldn't increase the tracking force too much, or else it will start making its own grooves.  Soundsmith can rebuild it, or sell you a replacement.  Axel can also repair it by fitting a new cantilever/stylus to it.

How do i balance the arm