Thanks a lot I will look into that.

Thank you so much it worked. However, I do think I need a new string as I think its original. Also need a new drive belt. Any idea on when to get that in a good quality ?  

Glad it worked out. I don't know about a new string but belts and other spare parts are reliably available from https://www.beoparts-shop.com/  If you can't find the "string" you can make a new one using tuning dial cord.

Hi all, My Beogram 9500 decided to stop working today. -Yesterday all was hunky-dory, today dead. I hope I can get a few ideas on how to fix things, I am based in the US so no repair shop nearby. -It is a US version Beogram 9500 This is the situation: When I press Play the platter start to rotate a.     The platter starts to rotate b.     The tone arm says 33 or 45 c.     The tone arm does not move towards the platter d.     The tone arm lower down, as it would if there was a record. Checking the tone arm moving left/right a.     The move left function does not move the tone arm, the platter starts to rotate and search light goes on. There is a clicking going on like switching on something there do not activate. b.     The move right function does not move the tone arm, but the search light goes on. Checking “manual” start a.     If I, my hand, move the tone arm over the platter/record and press play. The platter starts to rotate for then stopping, the tone arm does not go down it just "hang" there. I hope someone have an idea on how to fix this problem. As said all was great yesterday. I had it for full service 2 years ago, where everything was checked and adjusted etc. Even got a new cartridge fitted, not that it makes a difference here. Thanks in advance and hope I can get this beauty up running again.  

hey, did you solve the problem? I have the same. Grtz  

Generally: Without a record on the platter, the carriage with the tonearm etc. will not move in. The platter will just spin for a few seconds while the record sensing system operates. Using the search buttons will only work while playing. - Not from standby. And when you use them the light comes on and you must hold the buttons to move the carriage to the desired position - then press play to resume playing. NEVER use anti-static mats with any Beogram. 1. It's not necessary. (All alu platters are anti-static, and the ones used on tangential decks will create a soft vacuum under the record). 2. It disturbs the tracking angle because the record sits higher. This results in distortion. 3. The record sensing system will not work as intended, which could result in a ripped off stylus if the deck takes the mat for a record. This could cause a vacuum in your wallet. Martin