Thank you Andy and Martin. You're too kind. I'm a member of so many other Hi-Fi forums, so I'm used to hitting all the buttons to see what's going to happen, regarding links, smilies, avatar etc. etc. I'll have to see if I can find those bronze bearings in the motor and give them a shot of oil. I must admit that it took some (lucky

Hello to all in this fine B&O forum. I've recently finished modifying my Beogram 1000/dedicated 78 rpm turntable project by upgrading the stock arm in favour of an Ortofon SMG 212 (sorry about the photo quality). The only thing missing now is a nice heavy vintage headshell. I had to rearrange both the original B&O armholder and armlift