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Hello, i'm sorry beforhand for both my poor english and that i am a novice to turntables (never even touched one) and i have on my hand a Beogram 1000. The seller says that he doesnt know about the condition of the turntable as he never has tested it because he doesnt get power to the motor ( i believe). he says it might be a breaker that has gone but is there normally a breaker that is not automatic on these?
so i was thinking if i can get it up and running i might change the needle and do a service to it, like cleaning all the parts and oiling them up again with the correct oil or grease. i have technical experience as i am a mechanic. as i have been serching through the internet (not actually knowing waht to search for, for spareparts for it). so i was wondering if it is worth it buying something that even the seller doesnt know if is in a working condition, he is asking for 1000nok, roughly 100 US dollars. i might try to haggle on the price.
i know this is were a very expensive turntable back in the days and was the "rolls royce" of the audiophiles.
Kristoffer Aaen
EDIT: i might refurbish the base for it (the wooden trim, dont actually know what its called)
Welcome to Beoworld,
I would say that is really pricy if the turntable does not work 100%. Here in the Netherlands the turntables in that condition are going for less than 30€ I think. So if you want one, perhaps look for a working one, with a proper needle/element.
Good luck, Mendel
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I don't know ...
30 euros purchase.+ Another 30 euros shipping.+ 10,7% Import duty from outside EU+ Import handling fees+ 25% VAT of it all100 euros may not be enough to pay for it.And if you then add no risk of transport damage and a good chance to look and feel before purchasing, the localBeogram may end up a good deal.Still, it may be possible to find a cheaper one - or a nicer one. - Or maybe not.The decision is yours.Beogram 1000 was never a top range model. It was a very popular model though and for its simplicity asurprisingly good performer if in good condition.The techs and mechs can always be repaired and restored and good condition (optical) units are sought after.Many owners ask me for repairs to Beogram 1000s.Martin
Thank you very much for the fast answers! i just saw another beogram which was a 2000 for 50$ where the seller says that the belt needs to be changed, and that the stylus/pickup looked to be in ok shape. so i was thinking about that but there the wooden base definetly needs a freshen up. would that be worth it?