https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/29.aspxHave a specific BeoGram Record Deck related question? Ask here.enCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31104.93)https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/253214.aspxSun, 17 Jan 2010 10:36:35 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:253214Mike0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/253214.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=29&PostID=253214<p>Hi Menahem and thanks for the quick reply. I&#39;ll check out the capacitors...the burned out transistors&nbsp;happened a few years ago so are no longer an issue. What should the voltage across the solenoid terminals be?</p> <p>Mike&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/253155.aspxSun, 17 Jan 2010 03:35:42 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:253155yachadm0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/253155.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=29&PostID=253155<p>Mike,</p> <p>Firstly, welcome to BeoWorld!</p> <p>To deal with your problem, understand that&nbsp;these are not quick-fix units. But they were built to last a lifetime, so certainly worth restoring.</p> <p>Take a look at one of the posts I&#39;ve written on this model - <a href="http://forum.beoworld.org:80/forums/t/12646.aspx">http://forum.beoworld.org:80/forums/t/12646.aspx</a></p> <p>More specifically, understand that transistors do not just blow willy-nilly, the underlying cause is usually bad capacitors, and these old BeoGrams are notorious for requiring a complete capacitor replacement - parts and advice right here.</p> <p>For the solenoid not lowering (assuming that you&#39;ve taken care of lubrication), it&#39;s probably a capacitor problem - not enough stored energy by the big power capacitors adjacent to the turntable motor at the front-left.</p> <p>Menahem</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/253142.aspxSat, 16 Jan 2010 19:39:07 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:253142Mike0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/253142.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=29&PostID=253142<p>Hi,I bought this Beogram 6000 35 years ago and apart from a couple of burned out transistors I&#39;ve had no problems.... until now ! The problem is, the solenoid which raises and lowers the tone arm seems to have lost it&#39;s power.... and YES all the linkage is free and adequately lubricated. On the workbench&nbsp;the solenoid&nbsp;seems to work just fine when connected (quickly) to a 9 volt battery. What should the operating voltage be when it&#39;s installed ?</p> <p>Any ideas anyone ?</p> <p>Cheers, Mike</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>