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/329675.aspxTue, 28 Jun 2011 21:25:34 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:329675Lindystar0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/329675.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=20&PostID=329675<p>Thanks for the reply Martin, I will check the belt and get it replaced.</p> <p>cheers</p> <p>Eric</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/329555.aspxMon, 27 Jun 2011 16:36:59 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:329555Dillen0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/329555.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=20&PostID=329555<p>Eric,<br />Welcome to Beoworld !</p> <p>I&#39;m almost sure that the &quot;alternative&quot; speed is exactly the double of the normal, that is 66rpm instead of 33.<br />This is almost always caused by a slipping belt.<br />The motor will spin up too easily, it will reach a too high speed and<br />the electronics will happily lock it there.<br />There can be other reasons but a worn belt is by fra the most often seen.</p> <p>We had other threads regarding this issue on similar decks but the<br />essence of it is the above.</p> <p>Martin</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/329451.aspxSun, 26 Jun 2011 15:18:55 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:329451Lindystar0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/329451.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=20&PostID=329451<p>I&#39;m new to the B&amp;O world and loving every minute of it! The problem I&#39;m having with my near mint Beogram 1700 is once in awhile when I push the 33 rpm button, it plays in the 45 mode. If I push pause, then 33 again, it usually plays in the 33 mode. Any ideas on what could be wrong?</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Eric</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>