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/283239.aspxThu, 01 Jul 2010 17:50:21 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:283239joeyboygolf0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/283239.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=283239<p>I would get it repaired by Axel and retain the easy to listen to MMC2 sound.</p> <p>The soundsmith sound is very good on initial hearing but does get a bit harsh on extended listening. Just my opinion (revised)!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/283223.aspxThu, 01 Jul 2010 14:19:47 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:283223Peter0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/283223.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=283223<p>Actually I don&#39;t think that is the problem. I would be more worried that the suspension will collapse completely and the guard will then scratch the record.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/283221.aspxThu, 01 Jul 2010 14:11:55 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:283221Vienna0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/283221.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=283221<p><blockquote><div><img src="https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/Themes/beotheme1/images/icon-quote.gif"> <strong>Vifa:</strong></div><div> <p>... can the pickup do any damage ?</p> <div style="CLEAR:both;"></div> </div></blockquote></p> <p>counter question: even a perfectly aligned pick up causes record wear ... what will a misaligned one do?</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/283192.aspxThu, 01 Jul 2010 09:55:12 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:283192Peter0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/283192.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=283192<p>If it sounds OK, it should be fine though I confess I would not use it on my records.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/283093.aspxWed, 30 Jun 2010 15:37:24 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:283093Vifa0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/283093.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=283093<p>Hi,</p> <p>Thanks, then I think I will consider getteing mine repaired :) Meanwhile, should I avoid using my turntable with this pickup - can the pickup do any damage ?</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/282857.aspxWed, 30 Jun 2010 09:02:45 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:282857Peter0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/282857.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=282857<p>You have two choices:</p> <p>1. Get your one repaired - Axel repaired one of my MMC2s which had a cantilever snapped off - works perfectly and uses what must be original parts.</p> <p>2. Get a Soundsmith replacement SMMC2.</p> <p>The repaired one will sound like an MMC2 - the Soundsmith one will be brighter and sound more dynamic. Some think this is fatiguing, others like it. </p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/282856.aspxWed, 30 Jun 2010 08:50:23 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:282856Vifa0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/282856.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=282856<p>Hi,</p> <p>My MMC2 pickup is oblique, as you can see in the attached picture. I think I read once on this forum that the MMC2 is no longer in production. So what should I consider for a replacement ? </p> <p>I am unsure whether or not my current pickup will do any damage to my records, so to be safe I have decided to buy a new pickup - but which one ? Any recommendations ? Which one is the best ?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Best Regards</p> <p>Vifa</p> <p><img alt="MMC2 Pickup" src="http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3857/dsc02233i.jpg" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>