Hi Peter, I tried the MMC3 and it played the “offending” record beautifully, if not with the brightness formally associated with the MMC2. So we can be certain that it is not my refurbished Beogram 8002 that is at fault. I then examined both cartridges under 30X magnification and found that the shaft of the MMC2 is slightly bent. Play after

Well since I am the guy whose Beogram 4002 was tagged a “suspected bomb,” and treated accordingly…. let me say I wasn’t the least bit amused. Canada Post leaves much to be desired. However when I ship to the US or Germany there are seldom if ever issues when the package is being shipped for repair and so marked. Not so when

My B&O friend and advisor from California said the following: “First, as you still have the MMC3, put that in, increase the stylus pressure by .5 gram and listen. if it's now clean, then you have internal problems in the MMC2 such as corrosion...if the odd extra sounds persist with the MMC3, you may have a dirty connection, such as the

Peter is absolutely right and shipping to Denmark is frighteningly expensive! And then there is the ornery Danish Customs that insist on charging customs fees as if the Beogram were a gift, not one for repair…..adding to the costs. Jeff

A noble goal, to be sure, however these beasts do NOT travel well and none were imported to North America. Also, do keep in mind that if a 4000 has not been properly serviced in the last few years, it will require a good deal of work from an above average shop. Good luck in your search. Jeff

Peter, I tried E. Power Biggs playing Bach and although the cartoon sounds are less obvious, they are still there in-between passages. I am trying hard to come up with a comparison sound to give you a proper idea of what I am experiencing, but it is nearly impossible. The best I can come up with is a grump, grump, grump in quick succession. It sounds

Hi Peter, I was thinking that somehow (nothing has changed, but….) the tonearm was tracking too light. I have acquired a set of jeweler’s loupes and one is 30X which should give me a pretty clear view of the stylus. (Purchased for this very reason.) I will try another record, but my “Frankenstein” Beogram 8000 with is aging

I have a thoroughly restored Beogram 8002 with a newly acquired MMC2 cartridge that has demonstrated outstanding sound quality…. until recently. I put on a new (sealed) record and noted that the highs seemed a bit artificial, but nothing worthy of attention. However in-between tracks there is a significant audible noise, something I compare

In my view the Beogram 4000 is the absolute standout in this august group. I own a 4000, 4002, 4004, 1602, 8000, and 8002. One only has to open up these turntables to be struck by the incredible quality of the 4000 series with the 4000 being in a class by itself . In contrast the 8000 and 8002 looks positively cheap by comparison. I am not denigrating

Adam, None of my Beograms “enjoy” the record cleaning process, but all seem to manage without much trouble. The 8000 growls, groans, and generally makes its displeasure known slowing down just a little bit, but not much. I never thought to sniff the brush, but I will before using it again. I really did wash it thoroughly after cleaning the