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Got my RX-2 out of storage hooked it up, and it doesn't play, if I cue the arm to the middle of the record it just seems limp and goes to the beginning of record, the anti skating is set correctly, any other ideas?
Thanks Dave
Cartridge needle cover down
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No, I did check that.
Bad needle, tracking force
So a new cartridge will solve my problem?
is there a web site that is best to order B&O cartridge s from?
Did you check the cartridge, needle there, needle riding in the track, or is the cartridge housing touching the record.
There is a needle there
DaveD: There is a needle there
Thats a good thing, is this needle touching the record when playing, or is the cartridge housing touching the record.
The needle is touching, when I touch the play button the arm moves over the record and drops down [needle on record] but then does not go anywhere, although I do hear some pops thru the speakers, Thank so much for your help.
Well I seem to have gotten the turntable to work, it was the anti skating on bottom, The high end of the music is gone - Im guessing I need a new cartridge, this one is 20 years old. So now my question is where is best place to buy a Bang & Olufsen cartridge mmc 5?
Did you adjust the tracking force ? first adjust to "0" then set the force to 1.5. You can get your MMC5 repaired here
I have a chance to purchase a B&O 1700 and a B&O 2400, both owners claim cartridges are good, both are in good shape, both are listed at $125. I've searched the web trying to find the differences without luck. Which turntable is a better deal at that price
I should also mention $199 for a new cartridge for my RX-2 turntable vs $125 for each of those other B&O turntables.
The BG 2400 should have a preamp build in (check in the product list), the BG 1700 not. The BG 1700 has normally a MMC 20 S cartridge, the BG 2400 normally has a MMC 20 EN, BG 2400 is known to have problem with the push button/swithches.
DaveD: I should also mention $199 for a new cartridge for my RX-2 turntable vs $125 for each of those other B&O turntables.
Repair of your MMC cartridge is cheaper, and all cartridges this age are prone to suspension giving up, if possible check the decks before buying.
One other advantage of a repair by Axel is it would allow you to upgrade to a higher specification MMC cartridge - an MMC4 or even an MMC2.
Cleve
Søren Mexico: The BG 2400 should have a preamp build in (check in the product list), the BG 1700 not. The BG 1700 has normally a MMC 20 S cartridge, the BG 2400 normally has a MMC 20 EN, BG 2400 is known to have problem with the push button/swithches.
Sorry, but I don't think the BG 2400 has preamp build in, as the Beomaster 2400 has RIAA.
Steffen:Sorry, but I don't think the BG 2400 has preamp build in, as the Beomaster 2400 has RIAA.
I was wondering too, but according to the product list it has
Types: 5722, USA 5716 Speeds 33 - 45 rpm Speeds control range > +/- 3 % Wow and flutter < 0.06 % Rumble weighted > 65 dB Rumble, unweighted > 45 dB Drive system Flat Belt Motor Servo controlled DC Power supply 220 (110) V Power consumption 8 W Dimensions W x H x D 44 x 8.5 x 37cm Weight 6.5 kg Stylus Elliptical diamond Pick-up MMC 20 EN Recommended tracking force 12 mN / 1.2 g Frequency range 20 - 20,000 Hz +/- 2 dB Stylus Elliptical naked diamond RIAA amplifier: built-in
Hmm - that must be something special for the US market, then... I have a Beomaster 2400-2 with RIAA - and a Beogram 2402 with no RIAA.
(Edit) And if you look at the specifications of the BG 2200, there's no RIAA. And it's mentioned that:
Beogram 2200/2400 were identical except that, when coupled to the Beomaster 2400, Beogram 2400 could also be operated by remote control.
So I guess the RIAA in the 2400 is simply a mistake by the writer.
And the Beomasters did have RIAA in both incarnations...
Types: 2901 (1976 - Dec 1979) US 2902 (1976 - Dec 1979) 2905 (1979 - June 1983) J 2907 (1979 - Dec 1982) CDN 2908 (1979 - Oct 1983) Frequency response: 30 W per channel at 4 ohms Minimum continuous RMS power: 25 W per channel at 8 ohms Speaker impedance: minimum 4 ohms Maximum total harmonic distortion: < 0.2% Intermodulation: < 0.15% FM tuner range 87.5 - 108 MHz Power consumption: 25 - 185 W Dimensions H x W x D: 6.5 x 61.5 x 24.7cm Weight: 7.6 kg RIAA: built-in Features: cordless remote control, sensi-touch operation Connections: headphones jack Speakers: 2 set Tape: DIN Phono: DIN
Søren Mexico: Steffen:Sorry, but I don't think the BG 2400 has preamp build in, as the Beomaster 2400 has RIAA. I was wondering too, but according to the product list it has BeoGram 2400 Record Deck Product Specifications Types: 5722, USA 5716 Speeds 33 - 45 rpm Speeds control range > +/- 3 % Wow and flutter < 0.06 % Rumble weighted > 65 dB Rumble, unweighted > 45 dB Drive system Flat Belt Motor Servo controlled DC Power supply 220 (110) V Power consumption 8 W Dimensions W x H x D 44 x 8.5 x 37cm Weight 6.5 kg Stylus Elliptical diamond Pick-up MMC 20 EN Recommended tracking force 12 mN / 1.2 g Frequency range 20 - 20,000 Hz +/- 2 dB Stylus Elliptical naked diamond RIAA amplifier: built-in
My BG2400 does not have an inbuilt RIAA. I have to use an external one depending on which amp I connect it to. Confusing eh!
Dave.
Unfortunately, our product guide tends to misinform a bit when it comes to the older audio stuff, lacking at best.
I am not sure about the US model Beogram 2400 but I never saw a RIAA in any of the sloping front 2200/2400/2202/2402 andI don't recall seeing any info about a RIAA option for these models either.
Martin