Bang & Olufsen Beogram RX . B&O High Fidelity Plattenspieler. Turntable record. Automatischer Plattenspieler funktioniert ohne Maken, wie es soll. Heruschloses Antrieb. Perfekte Federung. DER PLATTENSPIELER FUNKTIONIERT AUCH MIT 7 SINGLES SCHALLPLATTEN VOLLAUTOMATISCH EINWANDFREI. Sie knnen zum Hrprobe vorbei kommen oder ich sende auf Ihre Wunsch eine Videoaufnahme der Funktionen. Verkauft wird mit original mmc2 Tonabnehmer mit nachgebautem Nadel. Die Nadel ist NEU und nur 3 Schallplatten zum Probe bespielt hat. Verkaufe wegen mehrere Plattenspieler im Haushalt. (Zum Verkauf steht auch noch ein Pro-Ject A1 Plattenspieler. Schauen Sie meine weitere Artikel.) Alleine mmc2 Tonabnehmer kostet heutzutage ab 250 bis 500 . Der Plattenspieler befindet sich in einem sauberen Super-Zustand. Keine kratzer. Nur leichte Wischspuren vorhanden. Sie knnen auch nach einen Termin zu Hrtest vorbei kommen. Passende Tonabnehmer: mmc1, mmc2, mmc3, mmc4, mmc5. Ein Adapter von 5-Polige DIN auf Cinch Audio (RCA) knnen Sie optional in e-Bay ab ca. 4 kaufen. Da ist Privatverkauf. Dacher keine Garantie, keine Rcknahme. Keine Gewhrleistung. Selbstabholung in Dsseldorf bevorzugt. Zahlungart: Paypal-Freunde oder berweisung. Bei PayPal-Standart Zahlung die Gebhren bernimt der Kufer. ... PS. Ich habe positive Erfahrungen mit dem Verpacken und versicherte Versenden von Plattenspielern gehabt. Sie kommen ohne Schaden an. Obwohl ich das natrlich nicht garantieren kann. Ich habe positive Bewertungen der Verpackung. Trotz gute Verpackung, der Versand erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr des Kufers. Selbstabholung bevorzug

Power up and spins, but doesnt play. See video. No other testing performed.Please review each picture and video for details.Will lock for shipping - Orders ship daily. Sold As Is - no returns, no refunds.

Hi, Up for sale a BANG &OLUFSEN record player as you can see it is in real nice shape, there are some scuff marks on the cover very hard to see, I tried to show them in the pictures but very hard to see, it comes with a MMC5 cartridge that is worth the price of this item, please look at all pictures and ask all questions before buying. Thanks

Bang & Olufsen BEOGRAM RX 2 mit System MMC5 .Das Gerät befindet sich optisch und technisch in sehr gutem Zustand . Die Haube ist intakt und weist nur wenige Wischspuren auf . Automatik und Lift einwandfrei . Herstellungsjahr zwischen 1985 und 1991 .Verkauf von Privat , keine Garantie , keine Rücknahme .

Bang & Olufsen Beogram RX . B&O High Fidelity Plattenspieler. Turntable record. Automatischer Plattenspieler funktioniert ohne Maken, wie es soll. Heruschloses Antrieb. Perfekte Federung. DER PLATTENSPIELER FUNKTIONIERT AUCH MIT 7 SINGLES SCHALLPLATTEN VOLLAUTOMATISCH EINWANDFREI. Sie knnen zum Hrprobe vorbei kommen oder ich sende auf Ihre Wunsch eine Videoaufnahme der Funktionen. Verkauft wird mit original mmc2 Tonabnehmer aber mit nachgebautem Nadel. Die Nadel ist NEU und nur 2 Schallplatten zum Probe bespielt hat. Verkaufe wegen mehrere Plattenspieler im Haushalt. (Zum Verkauf steht auch noch Pro-Jeckt A1 Plattenspieler. Schauen Sie meine weitere Artikel.) Alleine mmc2 Tonabnehmer kostet heutzutage ab 250 bis 500 . Der Plattenspieler befindet sich in einem sauberen Super-Zustand. Keine kratzer. Sie knnen auch nach einen Termin fr Hrtest zu fragen. Passende Tonabnehmer: mmc1, mmc2, mmc3, mmc4, mmc5. Ein Adapter von 5-Polige DIN auf Cinch Audio (RCA) knnen Sie optional in e-Bay ab ca. 4 kaufen. Da ist Privatverkauf. Dacher keine Garantie, keine Rcknahme. Keine Gewhrleistung. Selbstabholung in Dsseldorf bevorzugt. Zahlungart: Paypal-Freunde oder berweisung. Bei PayPal-Standart Zahlung die Gebhren berniemt der Kufer. ... PS. Ich habe positive Erfahrungen mit dem Verpacken und versicherte Versenden von Plattenspielern gehabt. Sie kommen ohne Schaden an. Obwohl ich das natrlich nicht garantieren kann. Ich habe positive Bewertungen der Verpackung. Trotz gute Verpackung, der Versand erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr des Kufers. Selbstabholung bevorzugt.

Up for sale is this Vintage Bang Olufsen Turntable Beogram RX 2 with MMC 3. It is in mint condition. Please email me with any questions. I will respond quickly.Thank you for looking.

Bang & Olufsen Beogram RX2 Type 5833 Record Player for partscosmetically rough,, top is badly cracked , it plays for a second in cue mode then shuts off, no cartridge included sold as is for parts

Bang & Olufsen Beogram RX . B&O High Fidelity Plattenspieler. Turntable record. Automatischer Plattenspieler funktioniert ohne Maken, wie es soll. DER PLATTENSPIELER FUNKTIONIERT AUCH MIT 7 SINGLES SCHALLPLATTEN VOLLAUTOMATISCH EINWANDFREI. Sie knnen zum Hrprobe vorbei kommen oder ich sende auf Ihre Wunsch eine Videoaufnahme der Funktionen. Verkauft wird mit original mmc2 Tonabnehmer aber mit nachgebaute Nadel. Die Nadel ist NEU und nur eine Platte zum Probe bespielt hat. Verkaufe wegen mehrere Plattenspieler im Haushalt. (Zum Verkauf steht auch noch Pro-Jeckt A1 Plattenspieler. Schauen Sie meine weitere Artikel.) Alleine mmc2 Tonabnehmer kostet heutzutage ab 250 bis 500 . Der Plattenspieler befindet sich in einem sauberen Super-Zustand. Keine kratzer. Passende Tonabnehmer: mmc1, mmc2, mmc3, mmc4, mmc5. Da ist Privatverkauf. Dacher keine Garantie, keine Rcknahme. Keine Gewerleistung. Selbstabholung in Dsseldorf bevorzugt. Zahlungart: Paypal-Freunde oder berweisung. Bei PayPal-Standart Zahlung die Gebhren berniemt der Kufer. .... PS. Ich habe positive Erfahrungen mit dem Verpacken und versicherte Versenden von Plattenspielern gehabt. Sie kommen ohne Schaden an. Obwohl ich das natrlich nicht garantieren kann. Ich habe positive Bewertungen der Verpackung. Trotz gute Verpackung, der Versand erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr des Kufers. Selbstabholung bevorzugt.

There are some scuff marks on the dust cover. The turntable is otherwise in great condition. Bang & Olufsen cartridge MMC3 has a bent needle but is still usable.

Bang & Olufsen Beogram RX2 Type 5833 Turntable w/MMC4 Cartridge Tested Working. Tested and working, please note the last 2 pictures which shows cracks. Does not affect use.

Ive owned both turntables for about 15 years. Have not used either one in about 4-5 years. The TX2 was sent for service and the needle was purchased new (refurbished) at the time. Im sure they both need a new belt and adjustments, so please consider that when buying, they will require some TLC.Cartridges included are MMC5; MMC4; SMMC4 (I think that is the refurbished one).I have a new baby at home and need to clear space.I cant find the checkbox for free shipping for some reason, but shipping in the US is included.Thank you!

I know next to nothing about record players I know enough to know that Bang & Olufsen makes very nice stereo equipment.The player Powers On, Spins, The arm moves over to the album and drops down then sometimes it will move along the record and others it will not both channels work but they sound that comes out is not great. On the little research I did I think it has to do with the tracking or the needle on the cassette. I looked and the needle looks sharp but once again I am not an expert. This could be a very simple fix for all I know but I am selling it for parts due to not being able to make it work properly in the time I had to spend on it.If it is a simple fix I hope you either use it or sell it and get enjoyment from it one way or the other. It is in great physical condition the only flaw being the circle that is melted in the dust cover (See Picture). IT IS BEING SOLD AS-IS FOR PARTS OR REPAIR I WILL NOT ACCEPT RETURNS ON THIS ITEM.

Bang & Olufsen Beogram RX . B&O High Fidelity Plattenspieler. Turntable record. Automatischer Plattenspieler funktioniert ohne Maken, wie es soll. DER PLATTENSPIELER FUNKTIONIERT AUCH MIT 7 SINGLES SCHALLPLATTEN VOLLAUTOMATISCH EINWANDFREI. Sie knnen zum Hrprobe vorbei kommen oder ich sende auf Ihre Wunsch eine Videoaufnahme der Funktionen. Verkauft wird mit original mmc2 Tonabnehmer aber mit nachgebaute Nadel. Die Nadel ist NEU und nur eine Platte zum Probe bespielt hat. Verkaufe wegen mehrere Plattenspieler im Haushalt. (Zum Verkauf steht auch noch Pro-Jeckt A1 Plattenspieler. Schauen Sie meine weitere Artikel.) Alleine mmc2 Tonabnehmer kostet heutzutage ab 250 bis 500 . Der Plattenspieler befindet sich in einem sauberen Super-Zustand. Keine kratzer. Passende Tonabnehmer: mmc1, mmc2, mmc3, mmc4, mmc5. Da ist Privatverkauf. Dacher keine Garantie, keine Rcknahme. Keine Gewerleistung. Selbstabholung in Dsseldorf bevorzugt. Zahlungart: Paypal-Freunde oder berweisung. Bei PayPal-Standart Zahlung die Gebhren berniemt der Kufer. .... PS. Ich habe positive Erfahrungen mit dem Verpacken und versicherte Versenden von Plattenspielern gehabt. Sie kommen ohne Schaden an. Obwohl ich das natrlich nicht garantieren kann. Ich habe positive Bewertungen der Verpackung. Trotz gute Verpackung, der Versand erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr des Kufers. Selbstabholung bevorzugt.

Bang and olufsen beogram rx2 type 5831 , in good working condition. Comes with a good replacement stylus

I know next to nothing about record players I know enough to know that Bang & Olufsen makes very nice stereo equipment.The player Powers On, Spins, The arm moves over to the album and drops down then sometimes it will move along the record and others it will not both channels work but they sound that comes out is not great. On the little research I did I think it has to do with the tracking or the needle on the cassette. I looked and the needle looks sharp but once again I am not an expert. This could be a very simple fix for all I know but I am selling it for parts due to not being able to make it work properly in the time I had to spend on it.If it is a simple fix I hope you either use it or sell it and get enjoyment from it one way or the other. It is in great physical condition the only flaw being the circle that is melted in the dust cover (See Picture). IT IS BEING SOLD AS-IS FOR PARTS OR REPAIR I WILL NOT ACCEPT RETURNS ON THIS ITEM.

Bang & Olufsen Beogram RX . B&O High Fidelity Plattenspieler. Turntable record. Automatischer Plattenspieler funktioniert ohne Maken, wie es soll. Sie knnen zum Hrprobe vorbei kommen oder ich sende eine Videoaufnahme auf Ihre Wnsch. Verkauft wird mit original mmc2 Tonabnehmer aber mit nachgebaute Nadel. Die Nadel ist NEU und nur eine Platte zum Probe bespielt hat. Verkaufe wegen mehrere Plattenspieler im Haushalt. (Zum Verkauf steht auch noch Pro-Jeckt A1 Plattenspieler. Schauen Sie meine weitere Artikel.) Alleine mmc2 Tonabnehmer kostet heutzutage ab 250 bis 500 . Der Plattenspieler befindet sich in einem sauberen Super-Zustand. Keine kratzer. Passende Tonabnehmer: mmc1, mmc2, mmc3, mmc4, mmc5. Da ist Privatverkauf. Dacher keine Garantie, keine Rcknahme. Selbstabholung in Dsseldorf bevorzugt. Zahlungart: Paypal-Freunde oder berweisung. Bei PayPal-Standart Zahlung die Gebhren berniemt der Kufe

I know next to nothing about record players I know enough to know that Bang & Olufsen makes very nice stereo equipment.The player Powers On, Spins, The arm moves over to the album and drops down then sometimes it will move along the record and others it will not both channels work but they sound that comes out is not great. On the little research I did I think it has to do with the tracking or the needle on the cassette. I looked and the needle looks sharp but once again I am not an expert. This could be a very simple fix for all I know but I am selling it for parts due to not being able to make it work properly in the time I had to spend on it.If it is a simple fix I hope you either use it or sell it and get enjoyment from it one way or the other. It is in great physical condition the only flaw being the circle that is melted in the dust cover (See Picture). IT IS BEING SOLD AS-IS FOR PARTS OR REPAIR I WILL NOT ACCEPT RETURNS ON THIS ITEM.

Bang and olufsen beogram rx2 type 5831 , in good working condition. Comes with a good replacement stylus

Original Bang & Olufsen MMC2 Cartridge/StylusNewly refurbished Bang & Olufsen MMC2.Refurbished suspension with an original Bang & Olufsen nude multi-radial contact line diamond mounted on a sapphire tube cantilever.Tracking perfectly with 1gram vertical tracking forceMMC2 Specifications :Nude multi-radial Contact Line diamond mounted on a sapphire cantileverTracking force 1 gramNude Contact Line diamond stylusCantilever tube - sapphire Effective tip mass 0.3 mgCompliance mg/mN 30Frequency 20-20000 Hz=/-dB 1.5Channel separation 1000>dB 25Output mV/cm/s RMS 0.6Cartridge weight 1.6 grams Courtesy of Beoworld.orgMMC stands for Moving Micro-Cross; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate axis.The job of any pickup cartridge is to transform the records physical profile (groove modulation) into corresponding electrical signals (which are then amplified or enlarged by the amplifier and turned into audible sound waves by the loudspeaker.A cartridge must perform three separate and exacting tasks if it is to do this job successfully. It must function mechanically (the movements of the stylus in the groove); it must function magnetically (using the physical movements to create changes in a magnetic field); and it must function electrically (using the changes in magnetic flux to generate an electrical current). At each stage, one type of energy is transferred into another, quite different, type. And the transfer must be perfect, with no energy lost and none added from extraneous sources.No cartridge will ever reach this ideal unless the Laws of Physics can be repealed. However, by understanding the relationships between the three transfer stages and continually applying refined engineering techniques, B&Os belief was that each stage of cartridge improvement would bring each successive cartridge closer to the ideal. Record wear and the cartridgeIf you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the discs worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play.While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove sees in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear.Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies. Any questions just get in touch, Id be glad to help.

Original Bang & Olufsen MMC4 Cartridge/StylusUk stock ready for dispatch NOW Sounds greatChecked on a spectrum analyser, delicate, accurate and precise matching perfectly to its published specificationTracking perfectly with 1.2gram vertical tracking force MMC4 Specifications Description Titanium-bonded elliptical diamond, mounted on a tapered aluminium cantilever Tracking force - grams 1.2 Diamond Stylus Elliptical Cantilever tube. Tap. alum. . Effective tip mass mg 0,4 Compliance mg/mN 25 Frequency 20-20000 Hz=/-dB 2,5 Channel separation 1000>dB 22 Output mV/cm/s RMS 0,6 Cartridge weight gram 1,6 Courtesy of Beoworld.org MMC stands for Moving Micro-Cross; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate axis. The job of any pickup cartridge is to transform the records physical profile (groove modulation) into corresponding electrical signals (which are then amplified or enlarged by the amplifier and turned into audible sound waves by the loudspeaker. A cartridge must perform three separate and exacting tasks if it is to do this job successfully. It must function mechanically (the movements of the stylus in the groove); it must function magnetically (using the physical movements to create changes in a magnetic field); and it must function electrically (using the changes in magnetic flux to generate an electrical current). At each stage, one type of energy is transferred into another, quite different, type. And the transfer must be perfect, with no energy lost and none added from extraneous sources.No cartridge will ever reach this ideal unless the Laws of Physics can be repealed. However, by understanding the relationships between the three transfer stages and continually applying refined engineering techniques, B&Os belief was that each stage of cartridge improvement would bring each successive cartridge closer to the ideal. Record wear and the cartridge If you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the discs worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play. While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove sees in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear. Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies.

Original Bang & Olufsen MMC4 Cartridge/StylusUk StockSounds greatChecked on a spectrum analyser, delicate, accurate and precise matching perfectly to its published specificationTracking perfectly with 1.2gram vertical tracking force MMC4 Specifications Description Titanium-bonded elliptical diamond, mounted on a tapered aluminium cantilever Tracking force - grams 1.2 Diamond Stylus Elliptical Cantilever tube. Tap. alum. . Effective tip mass mg 0,4 Compliance mg/mN 25 Frequency 20-20000 Hz=/-dB 2,5 Channel separation 1000>dB 22 Output mV/cm/s RMS 0,6 Cartridge weight gram 1,6 Courtesy of Beoworld.org MMC stands for Moving Micro-Cross; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate axis. The job of any pickup cartridge is to transform the records physical profile (groove modulation) into corresponding electrical signals (which are then amplified or enlarged by the amplifier and turned into audible sound waves by the loudspeaker. A cartridge must perform three separate and exacting tasks if it is to do this job successfully. It must function mechanically (the movements of the stylus in the groove); it must function magnetically (using the physical movements to create changes in a magnetic field); and it must function electrically (using the changes in magnetic flux to generate an electrical current). At each stage, one type of energy is transferred into another, quite different, type. And the transfer must be perfect, with no energy lost and none added from extraneous sources.No cartridge will ever reach this ideal unless the Laws of Physics can be repealed. However, by understanding the relationships between the three transfer stages and continually applying refined engineering techniques, B&Os belief was that each stage of cartridge improvement would bring each successive cartridge closer to the ideal. Record wear and the cartridge If you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the discs worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play. While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove sees in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear. Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies.

Original Bang & Olufsen MMC4 Cartridge/StylusUk stock ready for dispatch NOW Sounds greatChecked on a spectrum analyser, delicate, accurate and precise matching perfectly to its published specificationTracking perfectly with 1.2gram vertical tracking force MMC4 Specifications Description Titanium-bonded elliptical diamond, mounted on a tapered aluminium cantilever Tracking force - grams 1.2 Diamond Stylus Elliptical Cantilever tube. Tap. alum. . Effective tip mass mg 0,4 Compliance mg/mN 25 Frequency 20-20000 Hz=/-dB 2,5 Channel separation 1000>dB 22 Output mV/cm/s RMS 0,6 Cartridge weight gram 1,6 Courtesy of Beoworld.org MMC stands for Moving Micro-Cross; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate axis. The job of any pickup cartridge is to transform the records physical profile (groove modulation) into corresponding electrical signals (which are then amplified or enlarged by the amplifier and turned into audible sound waves by the loudspeaker. A cartridge must perform three separate and exacting tasks if it is to do this job successfully. It must function mechanically (the movements of the stylus in the groove); it must function magnetically (using the physical movements to create changes in a magnetic field); and it must function electrically (using the changes in magnetic flux to generate an electrical current). At each stage, one type of energy is transferred into another, quite different, type. And the transfer must be perfect, with no energy lost and none added from extraneous sources.No cartridge will ever reach this ideal unless the Laws of Physics can be repealed. However, by understanding the relationships between the three transfer stages and continually applying refined engineering techniques, B&Os belief was that each stage of cartridge improvement would bring each successive cartridge closer to the ideal. Record wear and the cartridge If you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the discs worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play. While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove sees in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear. Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies.

Original Bang & Olufsen MMC5 Cartridge/StylusUk stock ready for dispatch NOW Sounds greatChecked on a spectrum analyser, delicate, accurate and precise matching perfectly to its published specificationTracking perfectly with 1.5gram vertical tracking force Courtesy of Beoworld.org MMC stands for Moving Micro-Cross; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate axis. The job of any pickup cartridge is to transform the records physical profile (groove modulation) into corresponding electrical signals (which are then amplified or enlarged by the amplifier and turned into audible sound waves by the loudspeaker. A cartridge must perform three separate and exacting tasks if it is to do this job successfully. It must function mechanically (the movements of the stylus in the groove); it must function magnetically (using the physical movements to create changes in a magnetic field); and it must function electrically (using the changes in magnetic flux to generate an electrical current). At each stage, one type of energy is transferred into another, quite different, type. And the transfer must be perfect, with no energy lost and none added from extraneous sources.No cartridge will ever reach this ideal unless the Laws of Physics can be repealed. However, by understanding the relationships between the three transfer stages and continually applying refined engineering techniques, B&Os belief was that each stage of cartridge improvement would bring each successive cartridge closer to the ideal. Record wear and the cartridge If you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the discs worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play. While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove sees in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear. Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies.

Original Bang & Olufsen MMC5 Cartridge/StylusUk stock ready for dispatch NOW Sounds greatChecked on a spectrum analyser, delicate, accurate and precise matching perfectly to its published specificationTracking perfectly with 1.5gram vertical tracking force Courtesy of Beoworld.org MMC stands for Moving Micro-Cross; the patented moving-iron principle upon which all B&O cartridges were based. This unique system employed a cross-shaped armature which, among other advantages, guaranteed exceptional stereo separation since each channel moves on a separate axis. The job of any pickup cartridge is to transform the records physical profile (groove modulation) into corresponding electrical signals (which are then amplified or enlarged by the amplifier and turned into audible sound waves by the loudspeaker. A cartridge must perform three separate and exacting tasks if it is to do this job successfully. It must function mechanically (the movements of the stylus in the groove); it must function magnetically (using the physical movements to create changes in a magnetic field); and it must function electrically (using the changes in magnetic flux to generate an electrical current). At each stage, one type of energy is transferred into another, quite different, type. And the transfer must be perfect, with no energy lost and none added from extraneous sources.No cartridge will ever reach this ideal unless the Laws of Physics can be repealed. However, by understanding the relationships between the three transfer stages and continually applying refined engineering techniques, B&Os belief was that each stage of cartridge improvement would bring each successive cartridge closer to the ideal. Record wear and the cartridge If you take music seriously the value of your record collection is likely to be high. Many of your records are likely to be irreplaceable. You will also know that the signals pressed into your vinyl discs are very fragile indeed. The pickup cartridge can be the discs worse enemy since an ill-suited cartridge can mark a record for life in a single play. While B&O is aware that cartridge specifications are inter-related, their research shows consistently that Effective Tip Mass (ETM) is one of the major factors affecting record wear. ETM is the equivalent of the amount of inertia the groove sees in moving or accelerating the stylus tip. Consequently, the higher the ETM value, the higher the force required for a given constant acceleration. Obviously, more force results in more wear. Three elements contribute to ETM. The stylus tip (diamond) contributes with its entire weight and mass. The armature contributes between 5 - 20% of its weight and mass; the cantilever around 30%. B&O has been able to reduce ETM substantially by refining these elements and building them into an integrated unit. The result is a system which not only reduces damage to the groove walls dramatically, but also provides exceptional performance at all frequencies.