Is a £45 Beogram worth buying?

Steve at Sounds Heavenly

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Posted January 31, 2024 at 08:57 GMT ? Edited May 4, 2024 at 22:05 GMT

Hi Beoworlders, Is this the bargain of the year or a waste of time and money? Should I have bought eBay's cheapest Beogram turntable? https://youtu.be/vCA4DyQ5lkg Kind regards, Steve.

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Madskp

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Posted January 31, 2024 at 09:17 GMT

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I also got a bargain for a Beogram 2000 some time ago. 200 Danish kroner which equals arround 23 punds at the time. It was in working condition but without a pickup an scratches on almost every aluminimum part and the dust cover. Last week I found another Beogram 2000 for the same price which is in much better cosmetical condition, but where the pickup arm i broken off. I now hope I can combine the best from these 2 decks and get a decent Beogram out of it for almost the same bargain price that you got yours for

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Steve at Sounds Heavenly

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Posted January 31, 2024 at 11:51 GMT

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Hi Madskp, That sounds like a good plan! Please let me know if you are able to get them working... Kind regards, Steve.

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Guy

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Posted January 31, 2024 at 12:41 GMT ? Edited January 31, 2024 at 12:48 GMT

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Great video Steve! Regarding your comment at 3m45s that it was the only B&O radial tracker with remote control: (a BG2402 with new electronics) may have been the first datalink beogram.

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AdamS

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Posted January 31, 2024 at 14:08 GMT

#707292

I'll watch the video later, but in my opinion, a £45 Beogram 2000 is always worth buying! My Beogram 2000 actually cost me £21 as it didn't work but it's in superb condition (and, of course, it works now...). As an aside, the Beogram 2000 is actually my favourite of the later Beograms. I prefer the radial trackers of this era as I think they sound better than the linear tracking types, and you want all the features such as repeat and Datalink, so that narrows it down to the Beogram 2000 or 5000. Whilst the 5000 is essential as a part of the 5000 system as it matches correctly, when taken in isolation I think the Beogram 2000 is the nicest looking - sleek plinth styling and a full clear lid. I really don't need a Beogram 2000 but mine's not going anywhere!

Steve at Sounds Heavenly

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Posted January 31, 2024 at 15:21 GMT

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Hi Guy, Sorry, I had forgotten about the Beogram 2400! I guess this was pre-Datalink, so not fully remote controlled in the way that the later 2000 and 5000 models were. Hi Adam, That is a real bargain, I also love the sleek lines and sound of these later radial Beograms, so I'm busy finding a reason to justify keep this one! Kind regards, Steve.

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Glitch

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Posted January 31, 2024 at 15:45 GMT

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Is it really £45? I think better in €/$ so I'll switch to that currency.

€57 - Beogram 2000
? - Shipping for the above Beogram 2000
€56 - beoparts-shop order (belts, cap kit, muting relay, other rubber parts that are dried up)
* €75 - Used MMCx cartridge from eBay that doesn't work at all. Advertised as "not able to test"
* €150 - Another used MMCx cartridge from eBay that plays distorted. Advertised as "working, looks nice".
€230 + shipping - Soundsmith SMMC4 (that plays wonderfully)

* - optional steps So the actual price is higher depending on your exposure to the Beovirus. Is it worth it?... Of course! ;-) Glitch

Steve at Sounds Heavenly

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Posted January 31, 2024 at 16:49 GMT

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Hi Glitch, So far the price is only £45 GBP. No shipping (collected from the seller locally), belts and all other parts in good order so not replaced at this stage. I haven't bought an MMC cartridge for it yet, just borrowed the one from my other Beogram. I agree that will be an extra expense when I can track down a suitable MMC, but that is a problem for another day ;-) Kind regards, Steve.

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AdamS

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Posted February 1, 2024 at 14:10 GMT

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Steve at Sounds Heavenly

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Posted February 1, 2024 at 14:50 GMT

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Hi Adam, Good point, I will have another check inside the Beogram to see if there is an MMC4 lurking in there anywhere! Still on the lookout for a good pair of RL140 (and an MMC4!) By the way, will you be heading up to the Maverick hi-fi show again this year? Will be great to hear your B&O setup again! Kind regards, Steve.
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