THIS IS A BEARING. It seems a LENCO one, very heavy built. the 5005 bearing and spindle are not plastic, but the bearing seems just "pressed" in place ( with a hit of a hammer:-). I noticed that if I turn the bearing a little, it doesn't move, but just for a while. After a while it moves againg. I could try to turn the bearing a quarter

1 Which cartridge is used here? Or is usually used? a light one with high compliance is needed. isn't it? 2 Could you take a look at this video and tell me how would you fix the spindle? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysz43H1afPM Loris

Have you some bigger picture of the swapped-cartridge assembly? Thanx

Thanx for the offer..... but first I have to get a 4000 I'll let you know my opinion on PTsetup VS B&O 5005/SMMC4 Loris ps isn't the simplification inside the 4002 or 5005, as opposed to the 4000, due to "new" integrated circuitry?

Peter, I actually have a Pink Triangle PTTOO turntable with an Alphason HR100S arm and Van Den Hul MC2 cartridge. I bought them all used and the value is, more or less, 1400 euro For construction they are a whole different league. They're heavy ( even if not too much) , solid, well built. The cartridge alone ( used, beacuse it costs 1800 euro if

Thanx for the info. I thought they were a family of very similar turntables. So, in your opinion, If I have a working 5005, it's a waste to get a 4002 or 6000. I have to get a 4000. ? Loris

Thanx Duncan, actually I'm looking for a working beogram 4000/6000 .... if it's not too expensive. How is a right price? Loris

If I glue the spindle, how can I be sure that I'm gluing it perpendicular?

Thanx Martin, the platter was apart, but the subplatter, I guess, made the damage, beacause there was nothing under the dustcover. Anyway I shipped this beogram back. When you have the time, could you please take a look at my "new" 5005? I put a video on youtube called "5005 bearing spindle". Can you tell me how to fix it? This bearing

at last I wanted to get it, but I could not be present at the end of the auction.... and it went for 127 euro. maybe next time