None can be remote controlled by B&O modern equipment. Try to find a nice mint Beogram 1700 of 5000. But you’ll need a phono preamp.

Thanks Chartz, but I believe  Steve from Sounds heavenly Talks about one in a youtube clip. See blow link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq3TofitoOs  

You will need a Beogram with datalink connection. If you want to be able to control and use it with the newer stuff (Essence MK2….), you will also need an audiomaster/Beocenter, that can connect to the NL/ML Converter via Masterlink. This is how the do it in the Beo Home (in the video from Steve). Here - in addition - it can also be accessed via voice control…. MM

Thanks again, MM, for the highly valued advice. So do you mean that: 1- A Beogrma cannot be connected directly to a BS-Essence. 2- Or do you mean it can be connected to BS-Essence while controlling it remotely requires an audio master in the ML network? 3- If the answer to 2 is Yes,  would any ML-enabled audio master do, such as Beocentre 2 or Beosound 4? 4- And finally, which Beogram is the most recommended turntable? Thanks again

1: Yes, it can….but you will not be able to (remote) control it……that was what you asked for in your initial posting. 2: Yes, otherweise you won’t be able to utilize the needed datalink connection (that it where the controlling happens). 3: Yes, and furthermore any older master (e.g. a BM4500/6500….) that is connected to the ML chain using a 1611 Beolink Converter. 4: Hard to say - but you are limited to one with datalink (e.g. a 4500, 6500….), if it should be controlable via the NL devices.   Honestly - the easiest way would be to connect a turntable of your choice (you might need a riaa amp) to the line-in of a M3 or an additional Essence MK2 without connected speakers - this way it will be accessable in the NL chain…… ….…you will need to place the vinyl disc physically on the turntable and turn it over after 20 minutes anyway ?   MM

Dear MM, Thanks once again. As always, you have been truly helpful, which I'm grateful for.

I agree: don’t bother and just enjoy pressing the start button of a nice 1700 or 5000. Or of course a 4000…

I would hold out for a 'remote controllable' solution; there's something special about being able to control a 'mechanical' device by remote, especially if it's a Beogram ?

True. The Beolab 8000 and the pizza boxes are a joy to use and behold.