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/70469.aspxSun, 09 Dec 2007 15:24:13 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:70469Medogsfat0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/70469.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=20&PostID=70469<p>Frankly I wouldn&#39;t even think about trying to buy a used or even &quot;new old stock&quot; B&amp;O original cartridge as they are now so old that suspension decay is a more than likely problem and you will have no guarantee of the condition or longevity. A far better bet would be a brand new <a href="http://www.sound-smith.com/cartridges/index.html#classic" title="soundsmith mmc20E or even better mmc20EN">soundsmith mmc20E or even better mmc20EN</a>&nbsp;item which come with full warranty and are better than the B&amp;O originals. Not quite as refined as the original B&amp;O ones&nbsp;though I have to admit.</p><p>Several Beoworld members (including myself) have bought from here and everyone agrees they are excellent.</p><p>Chris.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/70279.aspxSat, 08 Dec 2007 15:26:53 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:702799 LEE0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/70279.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=20&PostID=70279<p>We have a section in the FAQ&#39;s about this!</p><p><a href="http://www.beoworld.org/faq_view.asp?id=17" title="BeoWorld" target="_blank">Link</a></p><p>Lee</p><p><img src="http://forum.beoworld.org/emoticons/01.gif" alt="Smile" /><br />&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/70120.aspxFri, 07 Dec 2007 18:23:11 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:70120pinkert70https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/70120.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=20&PostID=70120Hi this is my first post and looking forward to learning about linear turntables and the beautiful vintage line from B&amp;O. Now here is my situation. I need to know what what other cartridge/ stylus other than the MMC20EN will be a direct plugin for a 4002 beogram? So far from my searchin the web that all I can figure. I hope there is more compatibility with later styles for example mmc-4? Reason being I believe my wife bought me a used 4002 for chrismas from a music store that we visited a couple weeks ago. I had never seen a B&amp;O in person and probably seemed excited to my wife when I started inquiring about it to the sells person. I was astonished how heavy it was and really wasn&#39;t to interested in buying it for $250.00. I buy turntables online and Im pretty particular about what I choose. I recently in the past six months got into the whole vinyl thing and started paying attention to auctions on ebay On B&amp;O turntables. So now my wife has given me some clues to make me believe that she has bought this 4002 that might need a new stylus. I hope she jewed em down on the price? Anyway I will be very greatful even if she overpaid for it. Please give me some info on the interchangeability of the cartridges? Thanks<div style="clear:both;"></div>