https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/13.aspxThe main Meeting Place for BeoWorld members, and the place for General Questions, Answers and things to say! If you have any questions about anything Bang &amp; Olufsen related - please ask. If you have anything to say - please tell!enCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31104.93)https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/172960.aspxThu, 08 Jan 2009 08:00:50 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:172960GerryM0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/172960.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=172960Thanks for all the help folks!<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/172194.aspxTue, 06 Jan 2009 08:04:28 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:172194wirralsimon0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/172194.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=172194<p>Gerry</p><p>&nbsp;Welcome to Beoworld!</p><p>As Erik says you should consider the Soundsmith Cartridge, they are better than the originals and you would end up with a very nice setup.</p><p>Simon</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/172192.aspxTue, 06 Jan 2009 07:56:53 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:172192dko71130https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/172192.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=172192<p>A Soundsmith SMMC4 is $149.95</p><p>The Soundsmith SMMC4 is a copy of Bang &amp; Olufsens own MMC4 pickup.</p><p>Originally the Beogram RX 2 was shipped with a MMC5 Pickup (if I remember correct), which in fact is not as good as the MMC4.</p><p>Regards,</p><p>Erik</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/172190.aspxTue, 06 Jan 2009 07:48:15 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:172190Nick123450https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/172190.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=172190<p>I have the same turntable and love it (can switch it on without lifting the cover)</p><p>You can order cartridges here:</p><p>http://www.sound-smith.com/cartridges/boall.html</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nick <br /></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/172189.aspxTue, 06 Jan 2009 07:43:38 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:172189GerryM0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/172189.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=172189<p>I have a Beogram R X 2 turntable; in perfect condition but without a cartridge or stylus.</p><p>I&#39;m told that a cartridge can be hand-made but will cost about &euro;580 so I&#39;m not interested. I&#39;ll be glad to give the turntable to anyone who wants it - come and get it in Dublin, Ireland.</p><p>Alternately, if anyone knows where a cartridge can be sourced at a more resaonable price I&#39;ll be happy to hear from them.&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks</p><p>Gerry</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>