BeoGram

Re: VERY URGENT !!! Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

wongss — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:41:22 GMT

Dear all,

I'm new to this B&O 4002. Need soem guidance / advice form you all.

I have a beogram 4002 but encounter some problem as below:

1) when presss "start" button, the arm will move to the center of the LP and the motor for the arm won't stop (keep running). It will on stop when i press "down/play" Since the arm at center i can't play music, i have to press ">" button to move the arm to the LP to start playing.

2) The worse part is that while playing music, the arm is static , it will not move, thus the song is keep repeating theat the same track...

any ideoa of the problem? anybody have the manual for this 4002?

Re: VERY URGENT !!! Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Maggie — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:09:26 GMT

Thank you very much for all your kind correspondence

If I have problems, I will ask for your generous help again... !

Maggie

Re: VERY URGENT !!! Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Peter — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:57:38 GMT

Assuming it arrives in good condition, and it is as good as described, very definitely! One of the best decks B&O ever made.

Re: VERY URGENT !!! Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Maggie — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:11:07 GMT

Thanks

A B&O technician will do the installation after his August holidays.

I hope everything will be OK. I did all this, to buy a new turntable, as I was very much afraid that if I would send my expensive cartridge to US it would probably be lost....

Is this a wise thing I did ?

Re: VERY URGENT !!! Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Peter — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:41:58 GMT

It will fit! I have a SMMC20 fitted to a 4004 next to me. I am sure you will like the deck - a real B&O classic. The cartrisge is a tight fit - but that is good! Be careful not to break the small brass contact at the bottom of the arm.

Re: VERY URGENT !!! Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Maggie — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:12:48 GMT

Hello !

I just bought the Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4002 Plattenspieler, Typ 5521.

I hope the cartridge fits... A big than you to you all for your support

In case I have a problem with the cartridge I will write again !!!

Maggie

Re: VERY URGENT !!! Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Maggie — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:03:59 GMT

Thanks !

I will tell you the results. Otherwise I will send the cartridge to Soundsmith...

Maggie

Re: VERY URGENT !!! Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Peter — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 16:51:42 GMT

Yes - I saw that one - looks nice. Pay extra to have it very well packaged. The platter should be taken off and taped to the base and the arm supported with foam. Lots of bubble wrap and polystyrene chips and double boxed. These are fragile decks and break easily.

Best wishes,

VERY URGENT !!! Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Maggie — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 16:44:47 GMT

I will probably buy today a Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4002 Record Player Tangential - Type 5521.

It says it has a MMC 20 CL.

Is it compatible with my SMMC20CL+ ?

Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Maggie — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:32:35 GMT

ok !

I have to find a very cheap though ! Do you think I should take care of something with A 4002's cartridges or are they all the same worldwide ?

Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Peter — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:08:25 GMT

That one will be compatible. However I would seriously consider a better turntable if you have the chance. A 4002 would be my one of choice. Very sturdy and pure B&O. Give Soundsmith a chance!

Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Maggie — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:57:51 GMT

I would like to buy a Beogram 1700/ MMC 20EN.

Do you think it is compatible with my SMMC20CL+ ?

Thanks guys for your patience ! ....but please help me because as I am unemployed for three years now, this cartridge costs me a fortune, and I would not like to waste it, because I think it is very good

Maggie

Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Maggie — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:16:36 GMT

Hi Peter !

I wrote several time to Soundsmith these past days, but I have not heard of them..... (in order to send them the cartridge and send me the correct model as they wrote.....)

Do you think that they are on holidays or .... ?

In case I dont hear them in August will you be interested still to do the swap you told me ?

Thanks so much for all your kind and prompt replies

Maggie

Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Peter — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 06:43:36 GMT

Of course! I am sure Soundsmith will come up trumps though. They are a super company and deserve a lot of credit for maintaining a supply of cartridges to those of us who love Beograms. We are happy to link to their site as we feel that such effort deserves recognition. Still think they should make a silver SMMC 20 though!

Re: BEOGRAM 1700 problem with SMMC20 Soundsmith cartridge !

Maggie — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 06:25:16 GMT

Thank you very much !

I am waiting Soundsmith's answer to send my cartridge, refund me, and then send me the new one.

I hope everything will be ok. then... If it isn't, I will have you to help me and I'll do what you said, will you ?

So I have two 2 solutions to my problem !

Thank you Peter !