While restoring the Lans-alloy surrounds on some old JBL speakers of mine (an annual affair), I got to thinking about the MMC cartridges. The JBL Lans-alloy speaker surrounds on the LE-14 woofer are of a rubber compound that hardens with age. Rather than replace the surrounds (which I probably should), I carefully coat them with Castrol DOT 4 brake

That confirms what I thought. The owner keeps saying the stylus is removable. He just wants to try it on an old Technics TT, which would probably be fine (stiff suspension not withstanding). Thanks!

Does anyone have any information on this cartridge and how it might differ from the others in the MMC line? Someone who has one says the stylus is removable. He doesn't mean from the "headshell", but he says the stylus tip is removable from the cartridge body (and I don't think he means breaking it off). I'd look at it, but he's

Got it! The 5523-5526 (USA) SM also covers the 5513! Also grabbed the User Manual and the SM and UM for my Beogram 1700s (which I know I will have to use someday). Well worth the $30 USD membership. Thanks! P.M. Summer

Peter: I have the manuals for the 5501-5502, 5514-5515 and 5524-5527! Well, I just happen to have the 5513 deck. Hmmmmmm. Anyone have an idea if the 5514-5515 manuals are close enough for the tone-arm? Thanks!

Peter: Which 4002? There are two types. The DC version is on and I do have the AC version but it will need scanning. The BM1900 is on as well. You will have a super deck in the 4002 - my favourite series of turntables. Thanks for the response. I will check which version I have after I get off work.

Looks as though I'll be needing the SM for a Beogram 4002 record deck, and possibly for a Beomaster 1900 as well. I'm not entirely sure how active I will be on this forum (I own two Beogram 1700s, a "not functioning properly" Beogram 4002 (tonearm drop problem) and a Beomaster 1900. The BG 1700s are in current use, and I'd like