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Until I got one! My first BeoGram!!!
A pristine, teak 1202. Not only is it fully working and 100% complete, but it has an SP12 cartridge! Very exciting.
Only two hiccups - the arm drops just outside the record. Testing revealed bad cables but those will be replaced in short order.
Beo4 'til I die!
Evan: Only two hiccups - the arm drops just outside the record. Testing revealed bad cables but those will be replaced in short order.
Congrats Evan, very nice TT the arm drop is an adjustment, check the manual.
Collecting Vintage B&O is not a hobby, its a lifestyle.
Thanks Søren. Yes I'm very VERY happy with it - a dream come true.
I can't wait to sit down and fine tune it once I get some spare time.
Stunning record player! Congrats Evan!
Too long to list....
bayerische: Stunning record player! Congrats Evan!
Thanks Andreas! Yes, quite a looker, isn't she?!
Beautiful, and great condition! Such a modern, simple, classic design too.
Jeff
I'm afraid I'm recovering from the BeoVirus.
Oh Nice one Evan, lovely turntable I think they look superb. The 3000 IMO sounds great, but doesn't have this models looks!
Olly
Well done Evan, that's a beauty to start with! You will now have to buy a couple of records
--mika
The BeoVirus is acting up again, seeing this nice looking BG, I came to think of my BM 901, they will go so nice together, but then I'm forced to find a pair of P 30s and my long wished reel to reel, will it ever end, I'm lost.
Where's the hood? Same condition?
Brengen & Ophalen
Jeff, Step - With comments like those, clearly it is undeniable how incredible these decks look! I found myself just watching it spin on manual 33 without any record on! Simply beautiful.
tournedos: Well done Evan, that's a beauty to start with! You will now have to buy a couple of records
Thanks mate! I have been buying vinyl here and there on ebay and just about every chance I get between classes here on campus. In fact, I have three new purchases in my book-bag now! Also, today I was gifted a collection of records from a friend, now all I do is have to truck it home! Today I also stopped in my local hi-fi shop and bought a record brush and cartridge force gauge. A pretty good start I think!
Søren Mexico:The BeoVirus is acting up again
You can say that again! My eBay trolling has definitely increased
Leslie: Where's the hood? Same condition?
I have the hood, I just don't like looking at it! I would say it is in great condition but not on the same level as the deck itself. It is cloudy with scratches and marks but is fully complete with the logo at top dead center.
I'll get you a picture soon.
These covers can be made quite easily and not that expensive. Did that for my Beogram 6000 and Beolab amps (flatpanels).
Leslie: These covers can be made quite easily and not that expensive. Did that for my Beogram 6000 and Beolab amps (flatpanels).
Yes, I saw those that you made - they look great! I forgot to say earlier that I do like the character and would probably choose not to replace it. I'm going to leave it as is.
BUT! My BeoLab 5000s could use some new amp covers....
EDIT: BTW, I love your new avatar!
Dom
2x BeoSystem 3, BeoSystem 5000, BeoSystem 6500, 2x BeoMaster 7000, 2 pair of BeoLab Penta mk2, AV 7000, Beolab 4000, BeoSound 4000, Playmaker, BeoLab 2500, S-45, S-45.2, RL-140, CX-50, C-75, 3x CX-100, 3x MCL2 link rooms, 3x Beolab 2000, M3, P2, Earset, A8 earphones, A3, 2x 4001 relay, H3, H3 ANC, H6, 2014 Audi S5 with B&O sound, and ambio
Evan: BUT! My BeoLab 5000s could use some new amp covers....
Hopefully I will finish mine this weekend, still looking for a green transparent foil for the display. Will post pictures...
Evan: EDIT: BTW, I love your new avatar!
Do you?
Welly, welly, welly, well!
Gorgeousness and gorgeousity has finally come to chez Evan!
Congratulations. She looks a beaut!
Rich: Welly, welly, welly, well! Gorgeousness and gorgeousity has finally come to chez Evan! Congratulations. She looks a beaut!
Real horrorshow it is!
Søren Mexico:The BeoVirus is acting up again, seeing this nice looking BG, I came to think of my BM 901, they will go so nice together
You're so right..! Actually my first B&O was a BM 901 with a BG 1203.
Leslie: Hopefully I will finish mine this weekend, still looking for a green transparent foil for the display. Will post pictures...
Green foil... But the 5000 displays are orange... Please explain...
But if you find some green transparent foil -please tell where. I've wondered how my BeoCenter 2300 would look with green light on the CD instead of the dull white light...
Leslie: Evan: BUT! My BeoLab 5000s could use some new amp covers.... Hopefully I will finish mine this weekend, still looking for a green transparent foil for the display. Will post pictures... Evan: EDIT: BTW, I love your new avatar! Do you?
Well slightly less now... But yes the last one was awesome LOL
Finally! I was waiting for you to come along!!!
Did you ever think the day would come?! Lol
Thanks, Rich! Yes - drop dead gorgeous.
Evan: Rich: Welly, welly, welly, well! Gorgeousness and gorgeousity has finally come to chez Evan! Congratulations. She looks a beaut! Finally! I was waiting for you to come along!!! Did you ever think the day would come?! Lol Thanks, Rich! Yes - drop dead gorgeous.
Can't wait to see a photograph of the BG integrated in a system and spinning an LP!
Please PM me your address again - I've got a few duplicates I've been waiting to mail you.
Steffen: Søren Mexico:The BeoVirus is acting up again, seeing this nice looking BG, I came to think of my BM 901, they will go so nice together You're so right..! Actually my first B&O was a BM 901 with a BG 1203.
Now you're talking!
Rich: Evan: Rich: Welly, welly, welly, well! Gorgeousness and gorgeousity has finally come to chez Evan! Congratulations. She looks a beaut! Finally! I was waiting for you to come along!!! Did you ever think the day would come?! Lol Thanks, Rich! Yes - drop dead gorgeous. Can't wait to see a photograph of the BG integrated in a system and spinning an LP! Please PM me your address again - I've got a few duplicates I've been waiting to mail you.
Right away, sir!
Regarding the complete set up - Me too! Right now I'm in the middle of building the stand solution all of this will sit on. Will be trying to make progress on that this weekend.
Rich:Please PM me your address again - I've got a few duplicates I've been waiting to mail you.
As Rich I like to get you started, so address please.
Steffen: Green foil... But the 5000 displays are orange... Please explain...
Was expecting that remark Will explain later this day in this thread as soon as they are finished!
It's just an ordinary green transparent glossy plastic foil (2 euro).
Steffen:I've wondered how my BeoCenter 2300 would look with green light on the CD instead of the dull white light...
Shall I?
It had to be something that has been played for sure, before, on this type TT, It had to be music that Evan for sure will listen to, it had to be something that fits the year of production of this TT, It had to be something that I listened to during these years and are listening to today.
After a lot of listening and selections, it came to a final between The Rolling Stones, Exile On Main Street and Jimi Hendrix, Are You Experienced.
It came down to this one, after Purple Haze toned out. On the way, enjoy
Leslie: Was expecting that remark Will explain later this day in this thread as soon as they are finished! It's just an ordinary green transparent glossy plastic foil (2 euro).
OK - but I was looking for some self-adhesive transparent green foil (which I haven't found yet). But offcourse I could just buy some ordinary plastic foil and fiddle with some double sided tape, like you did....
By the way - I'm still waiting for your explanation about the 5000's and green foil...
mexking:It had to be something that has been played for sure, before, on this type TT, It had to be music that Evan for sure will listen to, it had to be something that fits the year of production of this TT, It had to be something that I listened to during these years and are listening to today. After a lot of listening and selections, it came to a final between The Rolling Stones, Exile On Main Street and Jimi Hendrix, Are You Experienced. It came down to this one, after Purple Haze toned out. On the way, enjoy
Steffen: By the way - I'm still waiting for your explanation about the 5000's and green foil...
Can you imagine, got so many stuff that I can't find a proper pair of powerlink cables for my Beolab 3000 just to show the result of my covers.
As told before Steffen, I bought a pair of Beolab 3000 amps (sticker shows that on the back) with surprisingly green displays. The original cover however has a small window that does not entirely show the first and last digit of the display. The window from a, as you probably know, Beolab 4500 (green display) differs in size comparing to the 3000 and 5000 Beolabs with orange display.
Hopefully I will find the cables tomorrow!
Todd:Hey Bro! "Telling me about it by phone just didn't do it JUSTICE"!!! I See why You're Thrilled!!! Nice Catch Evman I hope too hear it soon!
Yes, words are not enough to describe this deck! I can't wait for you to come listen and look at it either, it will be a ton of fun!
Søren Mexico: It had to be something that has been played for sure, before, on this type TT, It had to be music that Evan for sure will listen to, it had to be something that fits the year of production of this TT, It had to be something that I listened to during these years and are listening to today. After a lot of listening and selections, it came to a final between The Rolling Stones, Exile On Main Street and Jimi Hendrix, Are You Experienced. It came down to this one, after Purple Haze toned out. On the way, enjoy
Well well well, what's this?!
Just like Søren said! Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced.
It sure is nice of Søren to give me a piece of his very own vinyl coll... Wait a second! This is BRAND NEW!!!!!!
A close up reveals an informative sticker -
Wow, this record is set up for success - I'm about to get my mind blown!
Gearing up now, side one ready to go!
She's winding up now!