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If there are no microscope photos (usb microscopes are cheap) availlable, assume that a secondhand needle is worn/broken and needs retipping.

Buy a cheap mmc4 and have it retipped, then you are sure of a good quality needle or stylus/cantilever.

Don’t ask me why I know this…

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You need a service manual too, and Kose Trading has a Youtube video how to dismantle it.

I have replaced these belts too, the clamper belt was hard to source but I got it from a dealer who was not alowed to sell it on…🤐

 

I still need a fix for the sticky clamper, there seems to be a fix for it, but I haven’t found it.

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https://forum.beoworld.org/forums/topic/masterlink-usb-adapter/
here it is

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No worries, I’m looking for that thread, but I can’t find it that quickly

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Philip has a thread here about the development of this device

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Tonar has had aftermarket cartridges, there is some new old stock here and there.

Retipping means mounting a new diamond on a needle(cantilever), there are different kinds of diamonds that can be mounted. The needle, wich is called a cantilever can also be replaced.

The SP type cartridges are cheaper then the MMC type cartridges.

FJS in Germany retipped my SP cartridge, he said it had a lifespan of around 2000hrs, the cheaper ones a lot shorter.

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Choose one that has or can have an internal RIAA Preamp.

Beogram 1000, 1500 (old model), Mostly modelnumbers x500 like 4500 5500 etc with. some exeptions like 1800? On Steves website you can find them somewhere.

 

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The German service is a good adress for retipping.

If you buy a secondhand cartridge, you’ll accept that they mostly need a retip.

I’m afraid that a cheap cartridge does not excist…

 

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I’ve had contact with him, it’s made of ice cream popsicle sticks.

He had 30hrs work, and it is untreated.

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Thanks ?

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My mother’s BC2 has the clamper somewhat sticking to the sticky plastic underneath, so the clamper has sometimes difficulties opening.
I used a q-tip with silicon spray to relieve the stickyness of the clamper seat.

I replaced the belts and used the Kose trading video to remove the wings

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Thanks Keith & Lee and welcome Mark!

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My A8 Is on latest software and was on ethernet too.

Support told me it’s a known bug, and I had to wait until it is solved

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Same here with a Beoplay A8, aperently known bug but not very high on their priority list.

It is best to complain to the helpdesk too.

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So, best bet is to use a worn stylus wich was already due to a retip.

And make shure the grooves are clean.

Right?

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You need a special needle meant for 78rpm records.

with a diamond that has a ‘blunt’ shape, and spherical.

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Wenn Ich richtig bin hat die Core eine 3,5mm analog/optische combo eingang.

Und es gibt doch auch diese rahmen um einen Ipad an die wand zu hängen, was durch die B&O app unterstützt wird.

 

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Isn’t that tablet made by Archos?

I remember vaguely?

 

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Online zoeken op service manual, daar zou het in moeten staan

 

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