B&O Beogram 3300

Hi - I'm new to B&O, and picked up a Beogram 3300 a couple of weeks ago. It was without a cartridge, and I've since picked up an MMC4 cartridge. I'm ready to go, I thought!

But, the 3300 tone arm has what appear to be connecting pins coming out, and so does the cartridge

I'm a bit in the dark and can't find anything about this - but thinking someone just ripped the old cartridge off and left the butt of it in the tonearm - can anyone advise? Am I missing a trick, or should i try to remove the pins from the tonearm in order toto remove the back bit of the old cart and replace with my new one.

 

I'm after advice as to how to get the MMC4 attached to the tone arm, without damaging the turntable - - can anyone help?

You are correct. That is the back of a cartridge. Best thing is to hold the tonearm firmly but gently with one hand and pull the broken cart out with your other hand's fingernails. Or, if need be, a small needle nose pliers or I've used a curved hemostat to pull the broken cartridge.

Thanks so much, needed reassurance - I'm playing music! Thanks for the quick advice and response.

I find the 80’s edgy style of the whole Beosystem 3300 very enduring. I’m glad you’re getting music.