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/351528.aspxFri, 23 Dec 2011 20:50:04 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:351528rpaul630https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/351528.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=20&PostID=351528<p>Thanks Lee, Olly for the feedback, sorry for the tardy response. &nbsp;I am awaiting return of the unit from the Soundsmith so I can crack the cover myself and guage the situation. &nbsp;I will, at that time, be able to take some pictures and provide addtional information. &nbsp;I had good success recently repairing a Beogram 8000 so this hopefully will be managable! &nbsp;The shipping of these darn things can wreak havoc. &nbsp;I&#39;ll reach back out shortly - Lee, if it seems like a workable solution (RX2 parts), I would like to talk more about your offer! &nbsp;Thanks again guys.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/351428.aspxFri, 23 Dec 2011 03:38:52 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:351428Step10https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/351428.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=20&PostID=351428<p>So they want to remove the whole arm assembly? I would think the RX Lee talks about should be fine I am not aware of anything technically different between any of these decks apart from data link etc..</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/351357.aspxThu, 22 Dec 2011 13:52:31 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:3513579 LEE0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/351357.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=20&PostID=351357<p>I have a rough but working RX2 .. &nbsp;would anyone know if this could be used for parts for this job??</p> <p>Lee</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/350942.aspxTue, 20 Dec 2011 12:21:28 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:350942rpaul630https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/350942.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=20&PostID=350942<p>I recently received bad news form the Soundsmith that a lifting component within the tonearm assembly of my 5000 could not be repaired. &nbsp;They suggested possibly replacing it (they didn&#39;t want to tackle that) or cannibalize a unit or two and re-build around a functioning tonearm assembly. &nbsp;Any thoughts on a better option? &nbsp;This unit was sold as NOS off ebay, cosmetically flawless - would really like to repair it. &nbsp;Thanks in advance for suggestions/guidance!</p> <p>RP</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>