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Re: Need replacement Platter

Peter — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:04:43 GMT

Ring Lee at Lifestyle - he might be able to help! I know he has at least one platter.

Re: Need replacement Platter

Zac — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:32:53 GMT

Have just been given a Beogram 1202, not bad condition but has not got the lovely looking platter. Could you please help me, where or wereabouts could I locate one?.

Thanks

Zac

Re: BeoGram, SO many choices!

Friedmett — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 12:37:39 GMT

Also look for Beogram 8002.

Mine sounds awesome when working correctly but the system is on the way to Dillen for age service/tjeck.

Funny fact is using 5 pins lets the Beogram work with no problems.

I've been using the Soundsmith SMC2 and they do the job very good. Highly recommended!

I still got my first Beogram 1202 and needs to have the DIN stick+ voltage stick on but otherwise working 100% ok and looking very good for its age.

I was wondering what Beomaster and Beocord would compliment a Beogram 1202 in rosewood? 900/901?

Re: BeoGram, SO many choices!

soundproof — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:27:53 GMT

Well, don't get the impression that I'm against the 4000/4002/6000 decks. I'm listening to this now. Keep an eye open and you'll find one. It took me about six months of trolling internet listings before I came across a Beogram 4000 in mint condition.

Re: BeoGram, SO many choices!

j0hnbarker — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:05:03 GMT

I'd go with Peter's suggestion and get a BG 6000 quad, as you'll have the best of both worlds in terms of the looks and exceptional build quality of the 4000 series decks, and the fact that it has a built in RIAA amp.

I had a Bg 5005 for a year or so until I got a Bg 4002, and was always well pleased with the looks and build on the 5005, but the 4000 series are something else. For a start, they weigh a ton, and the platter alone probably weighs as much as the entire 5005 deck itself! I prefer the sound quality on my 4002 over the 5005 too - it's a little less bright to my ear.

Also, if you go for a BG 6000, you can have the added satisfaction that you have one of the rarer 4000 series decks - surely that's got to clinch it for you???

Re: BeoGram, SO many choices!

Beolab1 — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 09:27:48 GMT

There is a nice Beogram 8500 for sale at this second life dealer:

http://www.beosecondlife.nl/product_info.php?cPath=38_40&products_id=96

Re: BeoGram, SO many choices!

soundproof — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 09:15:24 GMT

Matching makes a difference. Here's a combination I never thought of ...

Re: BeoGram, SO many choices!

soundproof — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:52:31 GMT

David:
Ps i really like the 1202, for design

For pure authenticity you should look for a Beogram 1200, if you decide to go that route, as this is the unit that was selected by the Museum of Modern Art together with another six of Jacob Jensen's designs. The 1202 looks quite similar, yet ...

They're not as expensive as you'd think. A friend of mine in Sweden came across one in perfect working order, together with a Beomaster 1200, for €90. (When looking, make certain it has the metallic platter, with the raised points for the record to rest on. There are some with a rubber platter, I think, but that doesn't look as nice. I may be mistaken.)

Re: BeoGram, SO many choices!

Peter — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:38:27 GMT

Any record deck would work - an external RIAA can be hidden and can be regarded just as a junction box. Just choose the deck you like and can afford. You don't have to limit yourself to B&O of course! Michell make some very good looking decks which will probably outperform all Beograms.

Re: BeoGram, SO many choices!

Dave — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:33:31 GMT

Oh no where would i find one of these beauties?! The bs4 is up on the mantel and the record player would be about 3 metres away in or on a cabinet. The black 7000 would be stunning in a shelf or cupboard, but yes the 8500 would be perfect.

Ps i really like the 1202, for design

Re: BeoGram, SO many choices!

soundproof — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:29:33 GMT

Well, if matching isn't an issue, then I would go for a mint condition Beogram 1200.

http://www.beocentral.com/products/bg1200

I think the Beosystem 7000 record player would be too boxy next to the BeoSound 4. A mint 8500 would match nicely, and the above would be a talking point.

Re: BeoGram, SO many choices!

Dave — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:24:33 GMT

Oh thanks for the quick reply, ah yes i LOVE the look and philosophy of the 4000 series, but are they as good as the later models?? I'm wanting a hassle free setup (the later ones can be found all over the place), and i'm not wanting remote control. Would it be better to do what you suggest Peter, and get a seperate preamp? Or will that be too expensive and fussy? I also don't believe i'll find a Beogram 4000 here, never seen one ever!

Yes the shiny finish is preferable, as a white one wouldn't match! I see a black 7000 on ebay which i'm druelling over, it's going to skyrocket isn't it! Bang&Olufsen Beogram 7000,Black,MMC5,Wie neu !!!!!!!!!!

Re: BeoGram, SO many choices!

soundproof — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:21:02 GMT

I think your original choices are quite good, given that you'll be connecting to a BeoSound 4. But I don't know enough about RIAA in the 4500/8500/9500.

I do know that the 8500's finish might be a closer match to the foot of the BeoSound 4, while the 9500 is very mirror image ... they're otherwise identical.

Re: BeoGram, SO many choices!

Peter — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:19:03 GMT

Remote is less important for vinyl as you will want to clean the record each time anyway!

Re: BeoGram, SO many choices!

Calvin — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:17:11 GMT

Well you've covered the most important point for turntable beginners - the need for an amplifier. Turntables have a lower signal than tape/cd units but assume you have an older amplifier with the special turntable input. Many new units have an inbuilt preamp so you can plug it into anything

Point two though is the cost of the stylus. As B&O don't make their own needles, and because of the quality, this is normally more expansive than the player itself. I think the going rate is about £150 for a stylus, whereas most good quality needles for a non B&O deck is about a quarter to a half of that. Of course, you get quality for that.

At the end of the day, because B&O decks are all great quality I would only judge on two points: Can I control it with your Beo4? Does it look good with my current setup?