BG 8002 and BG6002 platter

Hi,

Can anyone advise if the platters for these two turntables are interchangable?  The parts numbers are slightly different - the 8002 is part no. 2726148 and the 6002 part no.  27261646, but they look identical.  

Cleve

 

They are not identical and not interchangable.
The subplatters, on which they rest, are different (one being belt driven, the other by eddy-current),
the platter undersides reflects this.

Martin

They are very similar - I have had a Beogram 8002 with a 6002 platter that worked flawlessly

Thanks to you both, Soren and Martin.

My 8002 has some minor cosmetic damage to the platter. There is a platter advertised by a well known and well respected reseller on eBay which is listed as near mint and suitable for both.

Martin's view is the one I feared but also expected for the very reasons he mentioned. But I am intrigued that Soren has used a 6002 platter. How did you do it, Soren?

Cleve

If B&O could have used the same platter for both, they wouldn't have made two different.
I don't remember the exact difference in detail but I do seem to remember that the 6002 platter is thinner
at the center part with a thicker rim edge. I also seem to remember a difference in weight which plays a
huge role with the eddy-current drive and platter braking of the 8002.

Wrong platter thickness = Wrong cartridge tracking angle.

Martin

Martin,

Thank you.

All those points seem to be what you would expect, particularly given the very different drive systems and the significant difference in the original purchase price.

Cleve

The platter is thinner with a bigger edge - rubber strips were glued to the bottom side to increase the height, I think the seller (very experienced B&O mechanic) had adjusted the ride height of the platter to fit correctly. I didn't have any problems with the speed when playing or braking when turning off - the current owner (a family member) is very happy with it

Thank you, Soren. That's really useful to know.

Cleve