Hunchbacker
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Good thoughts. Will check all those options when I have time today or tomorrow.
Thanks
When I clean it I don’t hear anything. My other turntables do make a noice when I brush them.
Maybe a manual will offer a clue. I think I read the 1700 manual is very similar. Have not looked deeply yet for the rx manual but will tomorrow.
Yes I can test the circuit. I don’t believe they did anything else(if even that) The linkage was so clean I am wondering if they just cleaned it up and did not even replace the solinoid. Not real fond of that shop right now. Doesn’t the damper extend and push the to the rear thus forcing the arm to lower?
Thanks
I realize this post is several months old but I thought I would toss in my 2 cents. There is a very good repair shop in Gig Harbor, WA. They deal in high end components and know their stuff. They just serviced my Beogram 4002. Much more affordable than I expected.
Ended up finding a retipped mmc6000 on the bay. Rebuilt by Joseph Long (Groovetickler), using the original beryllium cantilever, and retipping with a .12mm square nude .2 x .7 mil elliptical diamond.
Thanks to Beoworld member Vintage Hifi Dude.
Thank you.
I see his wait time is 1-3 months. Maybe that is normal but being in Wa State, USA I am not sure I have the patience. 🙂 I am also looking into replacing it. Since posting I have contacted Soundsmith here in the states. Awaiting options but still open to opinions from fellow owners.
The paper work that came with it says that it does. Still learning. Any advantage today other than quality?
With out a doubt a keeper! May have to move one of my other 3 tts though. 🙂
I am considering just that after I belt it up. Fortunately, in our quaint little town of Gig Harbor, Wa. we have an audio shop that specializes in B&O. What are the odds. :0
Much appreciated.
I am sure this seller never pulled the platter and saw the dropped belt. My good luck.
Thanks Tjorven.
I could barely contain myself on the drive home. I kept reaching to the back seat and patting the blanket to make sure it was still there.
A couple of things:
I boiled the belt (old school trick) to see if it would shrink enough to give me a few turns. It did not. It is much too big. Guessing this table has not spun for quite a while.
I am going to oil (with 100% synthetic) all the necessary spots while I wait for replacement belts.
Finally, if anyone knows the dimensions on the wood trim that would be helpful. Surprisingly, it came without it.
Also, this seems to be a one owner table. The seller picked it up from an elderly gentleman who had passed. Included, to my surprise, were original brochures and registration. 1976 from Magnolia HiFi. Pretty much a Northwest icon when it comes to high end electronics.
UPDATE:
I watched this listing for about 2 weeks after the seller decided he was selling it too low. He finally dropped his price to 130. I offered 120 and he accepted. In his OfferUp description he said it did not power on. Well you will see by the pictures it indeed does! Lights come on, motor spins but nothing happens when I hit start. One of these pictures, I trust, tells a hopeful story. I have done nothing yet. Refurbed plenty of vintage electronics but as you all know this is a different cat. Open to first steps and ideas from the experts.
