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Hi all, I'm after MMC5 (or any from 1-5 for that matter) and just came across this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130759999497?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 the price seem unusually low and I can have it shipped to my mum in KY for close to nothing) - I'm restoring Beocenter 2200 (doesn't have stylus or cartridge for that matter.
cheers
bob
Don't worry - be Happy
It has no stylus so you will have to repair it, check with Axel in Germany for prices for retipping or retipped with housing.
Collecting Vintage B&O is not a hobby, its a lifestyle.
Never mind guys - I'm going to risk it (it's less than packet of cigarettes or cup of coffee - may get lucky and have it restored into working stylus
Hi, thanks for that - Martin already mentioned Axel, I also spotted someone in USA re-tipping these (since the item is in USA at present ;)
going to bid on it
Bob: Hi all, I'm after MMC5 (or any from 1-5 for that matter) and just came across this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130759999497?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 the price seem unusually low and I can have it shipped to my mum in KY for close to nothing) - I'm restoring Beocenter 2200 (doesn't have stylus or cartridge for that matter. cheers bob
Forget it. It may have broken windings for all we know and you will waste your money.
Just buy a refurbished MMC4 from Axel.
It is the safest bet.
Regards Graham
joeyboygolf: Just buy a refurbished MMC4 from Axel. It is the safest bet.
Agree with Graham, but here two retippers in the US, Soundsmith, Benny Armina
Thank you - Just checked "Axel" it's hard to swallow the price on unit which goes for under £100 restored (one just been sold on eBay with stylus and renewed belts for £50) I've got this one from charity shop and at present use it in bedroom
There should be B&O in every room - I believe
Thank you ever so much for the links (I like these prices bit better (considering item in US now), but also find used MMC 5 on eBay USA - we'll see how it goes, thanks for your time, reply and links in particular :)
Søren Mexico: joeyboygolf: Just buy a refurbished MMC4 from Axel. It is the safest bet. Agree with Graham, but here two retippers in the US, Soundsmith, Benny Armina
I have a retipped MMC4 from Benny, and a retipped MMC3000 from Soundsmith. Both are great. However, I believe Soundsmith will not retip the newer MMCx series unless it's a 1 or 2, and I believe Benny only retips as a 4 and only if the current cartridge's cantilever and stylus are intact.
Thank you all for your replies - I've bought it anyway (cost me less than cup of Srabucks) and will be sending it Axel for estimate, shall it be not repairable - I've lost more in my lifetime and Axel can use parts for other 1
Sold lots of defect MMC's to mr. Schurholz through Ebay
Brengen & Ophalen
couldn't resist $3.50 did cost me incl P&P and Axel said "I'm looking forward to it" or something like that ;)
Leslie: Sold lots of defect MMC's to mr. Schurholz through Ebay
Today I have this message from Axel:
Hi, I received your B&O MMC 4. I can repair it. EUR. 99,00 + Shipping with registered letter world wide EUR. 6,95. I am looking forward receiving your answer Best regards Axel.
regards