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Anyone have any concerns over using the Discwasher cleaning brush or other cleaning systems that require you to put a drag on the turntable while it's running? I just picked up a BG5000 and I'm a little paranoid about breaking or stressing it. I'm also thinking of getting SpinClean for especially dirty albums, but that wouldn't be used very often.
I am a bit excited. I've been regretting not picking up a BG9500 when I bought my BeoCenter 9500. At the time, I expected vinyl to be going the way of the 8-track tape. It'll be so great to control a record over the beolink system! I picked up the BG5000 for $50 (US) minus cartridge, and now I have to wait for Soundsmith to send me a new SMMC4.
--Paul
I have used a lot of cleaning methods, including a Discwasher D4, carbon hair brush and AM alcohol based cleaner without any mechanical problems at all on a Beogram 5500 (same drive system as a 5000), several Beogram 4000's, later 4000 models and 8000 models. The 8000 are a little jerky if strained, but normal considering the direct-drive design. The worst that could happen to your 5000 is that the belt could begin slipping which really isn't something to be concerned about
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The Beogram 5000 motor is a bit delicate.I would never add any extra drag.Why not clean the record before playing ? It won't get any cleaner anyways.
Martin