https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/20.aspxThe North American market differs slightly from that in Europe. For those in Canada, Mexico and the USA, this forum will help resolve those differences and answer your questions.enCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31104.93)https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/15894.aspxTue, 22 May 2007 10:39:12 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:15894Peter0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/15894.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=20&PostID=15894You have identified the problem correctly. The Beomaster 5500 has a RIAA built in, but the 6500 does not. Therefore the Beogram 5500 will not work properly - you may also have noticed that it doesn&#39;t respond to your remote! You need an external RIAA - interesting thread on how to make your own <a href="http://forum.beoworld.org/forums/thread/14756.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/15879.aspxTue, 22 May 2007 09:36:37 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:15879fastone0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/15879.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=20&PostID=15879I have a Beogram 5500 that is feeding into a <a href="mailto:B@0">B@0</a> 6500 system, the volume has to be turned up all the way to hear the record play. Is a Beogram needed that has an internal RIAA amplifier or is there an adjustment somewhere?<div style="clear:both;"></div>