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Latest post 11-30-2010 9:10 AM by Søren Hammer. 8 replies.
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  • 11-29-2010 12:26 PM

    Beogram 1102 stylus shock: new owner

    Hi there, 

    I've just inherited a Beogram 1102 and think that it needs a new stylus. I looked on the Soundsmith website and was a bit shocked that the cheapest one I can get is $150 + delivery. The deck hasn't been used for 20 years and has been in storage.

    What is the way to test if it needs a new stylus?

    Is there a cheaper alternative?

    I have tried to play a record and it jumps a lot and the sound is quite quiet.

    Thanks for any ideas that you may help

    Thanks 

    Andrew

  • 11-29-2010 12:47 PM In reply to

    • Dillen
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    Re: Beogram 1102 stylus shock: new owner

    Check the tracking force first.
    Also make sure your amplifier is suitable for use with the MMC cartridge.

    Martin

  • 11-29-2010 2:36 PM In reply to

    Re: Beogram 1102 stylus shock: new owner

    For a cheaper alternative, try Axel at www.schallplattennadeln.de . He can re-tip your stylus - nand can also upgrade it.

  • 11-30-2010 6:16 AM In reply to

    • Alex
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    Re: Beogram 1102 stylus shock: new owner

    What is it being plugged into? If you're going straight into a line-input on an amplifier, then it will sound terrible. You need a phono pre-amp (or RIAA amplifier as they're often called), as all record players have a very low-level output with less bass and treble than there should be. The phono pre-amp corrects for this.

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  • 11-30-2010 7:04 AM In reply to

    Re: Beogram 1102 stylus shock: new owner

    Thanks for responses 

    The turntable goes straight into a Beomaster 1100 so that is not the problem. Actually on closer inspection it seems like the arm is missing at  the back end of the arm.  You see the metal cover on the end of the arm. That's what is missing. Not the whole thing just the cover1102 Beogram

  • 11-30-2010 8:25 AM In reply to

    Re: Beogram 1102 stylus shock: new owner

    That is the counter weight and is important! It won't work without that! You will need to get a donor unit - I think these were all the same in this series of decks and also music centres.

  • 11-30-2010 8:29 AM In reply to

    Re: Beogram 1102 stylus shock: new owner

    I have a complete Beogram 1902 (same series), if you need parts? Where are you situated?

    Beocenter 9300, Beogam CD50, Beocord 5500, Beomaster 3400, Beomaster 4400, 2 Beogram 4000, Beomaster 8000, 2 beogram 8002, Beovox S-75, Beovox MS150.2, Beovox RL6000, Beovox S-35, Beomaster 6000, 2 Beocord 9000, Beocord 8004, Beocord 5000, Form 1, 2x Beolink 1000, Beo4, MX3500, LS4500. Born 1993.

  • 11-30-2010 8:58 AM In reply to

    Re: Beogram 1102 stylus shock: new owner

    Soren 

    Would that be easy? I'm in London

    Andrew

  • 11-30-2010 9:10 AM In reply to

    Re: Beogram 1102 stylus shock: new owner

    Andrew, you have a PM in your inbox.

    Søren

    Beocenter 9300, Beogam CD50, Beocord 5500, Beomaster 3400, Beomaster 4400, 2 Beogram 4000, Beomaster 8000, 2 beogram 8002, Beovox S-75, Beovox MS150.2, Beovox RL6000, Beovox S-35, Beomaster 6000, 2 Beocord 9000, Beocord 8004, Beocord 5000, Form 1, 2x Beolink 1000, Beo4, MX3500, LS4500. Born 1993.

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