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OK 01223 242684 /ArthurRankHospiceCharity @ArthurRankHouse @arthur_rank_hospice Vintage Hi-Fi! 1976 Bang & Olufsen BeoGram 1100 Record Player & MMC 20 E Stylus Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Open Full-Size Image Description Make: Bang & OlufsenModel: BeoGram GR 1100 Type 5705 33/45RPM record playerProduced: 1976-1977 Authentic Bang & Olufsen MMC 20 E Stylus (approx. used value £100-140) included When I was a teenager, Sundays were spent scouring the local car boot sales with my mate Colin looking for vintage audio gear which, if we could make it work, would be added to what we called our sound system - which, though cobbled together from all sorts of ancient equipment, did usually work and was actually quite impressive in size and power (we were those sorts of kids). On the way home wed usually stop off to gaze lovingly into the window of the Bang & Olufsen shop, dreaming of the day when we would be able to stroll on in and Buy Something. B&O was what we aspired to - the Danish high end audio equipment manufacturers products were so impossibly exotic, so very different to anything else and so unattainably expensive that it wouldnt have looked out of place aboard Discovery One singing Daisy Daisy - only it would have done so much better than HAL did, because B&O usually had the go to go with the show. The BeoGram 1100 pre-dates my teenage years by quite a margin - in fact, when it was possible to buy a brand new one I was far more interested in stuff like sweets and Bagpuss than high-end audiophile hi-fi gear, being two years old when it was introduced in 1976. Nevertheless, it was among the very best of the best back in that era, just like the stuff I gazed at so longingly nearly 20 years later - and it has to be said that Jacob Jensens industrial brushed aluminium and rosewood design has stood the test of time far better than a lot of other stuff from the mid-70s. Whats more important, of course, is how it sounds - and it needs to be said at this point that some B&O stuff doesnt sound quite as good as it looks. Not so the 1100 - we hooked it up to a BeoMaster 1100 amp and a pair of Beovox 530 speakers we just happened to have around the place (check our listings if you want em!) and gave it a bit of a test with Led Zepp 4, Joy Divisions Unknown Pleasures and a couple of Aphex Twin EPs (thus killing two birds with one stone by also play testing some of our pending Discogs uploads) and...well...the sound is just about perfect. Warm, rich, silky smooth bass, crisp mid range, razor sharp trebles, precise resolution (even with old Richard D.s murkiest basslines) and, as promised by the specs, not a trace of noticeable distortion even turned all the way up. Right now, the BeoGram is bizarrely overlooked and fetching prices far lower than more complicated yet inferior rivals from the same era, but with the vinyl resurgence showing no signs of slowing its only a matter of time before someone notices just how good it is and values rise. Like all the mains-powered electronics we sell, its been professionally PAT tested and certified safe to use with the power cable and UK-type plug supplied with it. Overall, condition is very good - theres a little sticky tape residue here and there and a few minor scuffs and scrapes as expected with used gear of this vintage, but no dents or deep scratches to either the metal or the woodwork; the perspex cover has some scratches but, unusually, no cracks. There may be some specks of dried paint, but it wasnt difficult to remove the ones we found; there is no corrosion and all the controls are intact and still doing their jobs - the MMC 20 E elliptical diamond stylus fitted is still in decent order, but some people will probably want to replace it with a new one. Please note that the original packaging is lost, with the exception of the polystyrene insert designed to keep the platter and tonearm safe during transportation; we will use this for shipping. The manual has also been lost. Platter: Belt driven, aluminiumTonearm: Radial, auto pick-up movement; 0-2.5g (1.2g recommended)Stylus: MMC 3000 type (framed elliptical diamond MMC 20 E fitted)Speed: 33rpm, 45rpmWow & Flutter: < +/- 0.1%Speed Control: +/- 3%Due to the nature of this item it is not always possible for us to identify any missing parts. For this reason we ask that you please check the pictures carefully, as these show everything that is included. Further Details & Enquiries This item has been very kindly donated to the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end-of-life care. Our ‘Outstanding’ services are provided free of charge to patients and their families. Our aim is to provide the highest quality care, helping them to make every moment count. 100% of the money raised from this sale will go to the charity. Our sales team do their best to check each item and ensure that the description and pictures provided are as accurate as possible. Feedback is extremely important to the charity so if you are not fully satisfied with your purchase please give us a chance to resolve any issues by contacting us prior to leaving feedback. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us via eBay messages, we will make sure that your message is responded to promptly, usually within three working days. Messages sent over the weekend will be responded to on the next working day. If this item is not quite what you were looking for but you would still like to help our cause, please consider providing us with a donation which can be done via our eBay Charity Profile linked below. Donate via Arthur Rank Hospice Charity Profile Payment We only accept payments made through one of eBays many approved methods. Please make sure to complete your payment within 96 hours of winning an item. Once your payment has been received we will dispatch your item as soon as possible, usually within two working days. Delivery Delivery times are calculated in working days (Monday to Friday). If your order is placed after 1pm, the next working day will be considered the first working day for delivery. In case of bank holidays and during the Christmas period where delays are more likely, please allow an extra few days for delivery. Domestic Delivery We aim to dispatch orders within two working days. If for any reason there is an unexpected delay in dispatching your order we will make sure to inform you of this as soon as possible. We use Evri to deliver the majority of our parcels. If you would like to specify a preferred neighbour, or safe place for the parcel to be left, please leave the details in a message when placing your order. Some low-value items will be sent by Royal Mail 2nd Class. Some items of higher value are sent by Royal Mail Signed For or Special Delivery, which require a signature. If you are not present at the time of delivery, a card will be left instructing you to arrange a redelivery, or to collect your order from the local sorting office. International Delivery International orders are handled by eBays Global Shipping Programme. For full details please see the following eBay help page: Buying internationally with the Global Shipping Programme. Collection Items can be collected from our Retail Hub at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, Eastern Counties Leather Industrial Estate, Pampisford, CB22 3EE during our opening hours of 10:00 to 16:00, Tuesday to Saturday. If you would like to collect your item please contact us in advance to arrange this. Show in Google Maps Returns Arthur Rank Hospice Charity uses the eBay Returns system to make the process as easy for you as possible. For full details about the process, and for information on how to begin a return, please see the following eBay help page: Return an item for a refund. Change of Mind If when you receive your order you are not completely satisfied, you may return the items to us within 30 days for a refund. Returns will be processed within three working days once the goods have been received by us. Items must be returned to us in the same condition as they were received by you. This includes, but is not limited to: original packaging, original boxes, packaging materials, manuals, blank warranty cards, accessories and documents. We reserve the right to refuse a return or deduct an amount for lost value where the item is returned in a different condition. We strongly recommend that you fully insure your package that you are returning, as well as using a carrier that can provide you with tracking information or proof of delivery. Arthur Rank Hospice Charity will not be held responsible for returns lost or damaged in transit. Please be aware that it is the responsibility of the customer to cover any delivery charges for returning an unwanted item. Incorrect/Damaged Goods We try very hard to ensure that you receive your order in pristine condition. In the unlikely event that your order arrives damaged or faulty, please contact us via eBay immediately, this will be given special priority and you can expect to receive a response within 48 hours, Monday to Friday. Arthur Rank Hospice Charity will cover the cost of domestic return postage for any incorrect or damaged items, subject to the cost of the chosen return method being reasonable. Please contact us before proceeding if unsure. About Arthur Rank Hospice Charity Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end-of-life care. Its ‘Outstanding’ services are provided free of charge to patients and their families. The aim is to provide the highest quality care, helping them to make every moment count. Around 4,000 patients are cared for each year at the Hospice in Cambridge, the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in Wisbech and in patients’ own homes via the Arthur Rank Community Team. This care supports people to improve their quality of life and fulfil their end of their life choices. Alongside the care provided by the Inpatient Unit, Living Well services and Hospice at Home teams, patients can access: patient and family support; lymphoedema care; complementary therapy; medical and pain outpatient clinics; and advice from the clinical nurse specialists within the Specialist Palliative Care Home Team. Programmes are practical, holistic and tailored to the individual patient, family member or carer and may also include rehabilitative support, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychological support. It will cost £10.5 million in 2021/2022 to run services, which are provided free of charge to patients and their loved ones. Contracted services from the NHS are budgeted at £6.98 million, meaning that £3.52 million needs to be raised through donations, fundraising activities and trading. The Charity is extremely grateful to the local community for the continual dedication, commitment and generosity they show in supporting towards meeting this target. © 2017 Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. All rights reserved A registered Charity No 1133354
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