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Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

soundproof — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:03:27 GMT

tournedos:

... just like the rear edge sag develops if anything at all is kept on top of the deck.

The famous B&O flowerpot sag on these turntables.

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

tournedos — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:57:56 GMT

I can't really make it out from the picture, but there is supposed to be a gap of about 1 mm all around. Are you perhaps just missing the bumper at the front right corner? The lid is so flimsy that I suppose it would just warp with time in that case, just like the rear edge sag develops if anything at all is kept on top of the deck.

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

Step1 — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 03:54:24 GMT

Sorry Micheal having thought about things I wasn't thinking about your lid being different than the other types so I do not think your lid will have such adjustment - might be worth downloading manual and having a flick through...

Sorry about that :(

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

Step1 — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:53:44 GMT

It does sound as if there isn't quite enough friction in the hinge to keep the lid flat - adjustment of which is achieved by altering the two upper screws at the rear of the cover. I would get a good fitting screwdriver and tighten the left screw by quarter turn each time, sit lid down and see if there is any noticable difference. Nothing to lose :)

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

murcieme — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:26:30 GMT

Step1:

Ah ok so the last section had worked loose... The reason I mentioned the adjustments is that your dustcover doesn't look like it has the typical sag from your photos...?

No, it doesn't have the sagging problem, it's just lifted a slight bit at the front left corner. It's a bit noticeable in the picture. It doesn't bug me too much though.

mike

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

Step1 — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 04:06:25 GMT

Ah ok so the last section had worked loose... The reason I mentioned the adjustments is that your dustcover doesn't look like it has the typical sag from your photos...?

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

burantek — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:50:47 GMT

Michael Steeves:
They also tried to fix the slight warp on the cover, but to no avail.

Deep inside BeoWorld -I seem to recall a conversation on the warping of the dustcovers on these! This would cause a splaying like you are describing. I have done some cursory searches, but no luck. Anyone else?

++++EDIT++++

Found... though regarding the 6500 and the 7000 -my 5000 does have some sag and they are all so similar!

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

murcieme — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:47:21 GMT

It is! I had the RX for about 10 years, but always envied the looks of the more modern & mid / upper level turntables. I think I'll stick with my 5000 unless I find myself with the extra few hundred to blow on the best BeoGram I can find. I don't honestly see that happening though, so I think I'll be happy with this!

mike

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

murcieme — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:41:28 GMT

The bend at the tonearm was at the counter-weight, a common problem with these decks I take it. But no, you can't tell now. They did a tremendous job!

They also tried to fix the slight warp on the cover, but to no avail. It's only perceptible when the deck is playing and the inner light is on. I find the slight warp quite curious considering the excellent state of the machine, cosmetically. It's but a minor annoyance, but will probably affect resale value if I ever considered selling it. . .

mike

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

burantek — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:39:39 GMT

FWIW, I bought a 5005 to replace a 5000... and now I no longer have the 5005! The 5000 is wonderful. Enjoy!

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

Step1 — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:12:30 GMT

Are you sure it is warped it might just need adjusting - two small screws at the rear of the lid. Carefully tighten up corrisponding screw and the lid should clamp down.

I am glad a main dealer sorted it for you. Did they bend the tonearm back and can you tell it was bent?

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

murcieme — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:42:52 GMT

Wow. That's excellent! Thank you so much for the extra info & history! Both of these sites are indespensible!

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

Doctor — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:23:22 GMT

It was the original deck for the 5000 system. The system was released as Beomaster, Beocord and Beogram. I remember going to the launch by my dealer - there was a very large audience and many systems were sold. The CD50 was promised to arrive soon but in fact took some considerable time! Beocentral have a nice write up, and as usual, excellent pictures. Despite this being a radial deck compared to the tangential 5005, quite a few of us would regard the 5000 as the superior record player. It is very similar to the other deck you have - I would suggest the other needs some attention!

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

murcieme — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:02:15 GMT

Agreed! It's very pretty! The dustcover does't have a scratch on it, which I find remarkable. Sadly, it doesn't sit quite flush when closed, it's just the slightest bit warped and sits about a milimetre off on the left side, but it's really not noticeable.

mike s

Re: Beogram 5000 working beautifully - than you guys!

murcieme — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:12:32 GMT

Am I correct in thinking it's one of the more relatively rare B&O decks?

Other than here, it was nearly impossible to find out anything about it online. Even here on Beoworld, I've seen it seldomly mentioned . . .

mike