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/30641.aspxWed, 11 Jul 2007 14:55:57 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:30641kingdiamond0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/30641.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=29&PostID=30641Alright thanks for the advice! I&#39;m going to look at the Glam Slee pre-amps.<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/30477.aspxWed, 11 Jul 2007 02:03:18 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:30477Peter0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/30477.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=29&PostID=30477<p>The 1602 was a mid range deck for B&amp;O. Compared to today, you will find the deck to be made from better materials and be considerably slimmer than what is mostly on offer. </p><p>It lacks in a couple of ways:</p><p>The bass is not as extended or controlled as better decks available and the top end is sweet but a bit less detailed. It is a very comfortable sound to actually listen to and is the B&amp;O trademark. The 20EN is at the top end of B&amp;O cartridges and if it has a decent stylus, I would stay with what you have. Pre-amps are obviously available and get a reasonable one without going crazy! Gram Slee make very good ones but go for the bottom of the range!</p><p>Welcome to Beoworld</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/30450.aspxTue, 10 Jul 2007 22:29:12 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:30450kingdiamond0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/30450.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=29&PostID=30450<p>I just received a bunch of audio equipment from my dad because he has collected a lot of audio gear over the years. He constantly upgrades his audio systems so he just accumulates a lot of stuff in his basement. Anyway, I got this BeoGram 1602 and in appearance it&#39;s in mint condition. It has a MMC-20EN stylus and I plugged it in and it works fine. Now my question is, how does this turntable compare to what&#39;s out there nowadays? What price range of turntables can it compete against these days? Also is it worth buying a new stylus for $250 - $300 or just buying a newer&nbsp; turntable in the $500 price range. I&#39;m going to be using this turntable with my computer home audio recording system. The speakers are active monitors, it has a 24-bit 96Khz A/D converter so I think it shouldn&#39;t affect sound too much. I&#39;m not sure with what preamp I&#39;m going to go with yet, any recommendations?<br /><br />&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>