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Are Bang and Olufsen turntables any good?

Hello all,

I've re-dedicated myself to 2 channel audio, tubes and everything.
Way way back I bought a B&O Beogram 1700 turntable.
Before I use it in my new system I'd like to know your thoughts.
I KNOW THERE ARE BETTER TURNTABLES OUT THERE, but I have this one.
Years ago I heard a malicious rumor that B&O turntables actually damage the vinyl played on them irreparably.
Any truth to this? If so I'm in BIG trouble.
Thanking you in advance.
PS: I've still got my original discwasher system complete with working Zerostat. Any good?
rhanechak

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mhmeyers
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Regarding the "missing stylus"...... That person's stylus wasn't there because they likely used a typical "stylus cleaning solution".....
B&O stylus cannot be cleaned with fluids as they will destroy the bond of the diamond to the cantilever.The ONLY thing that should be used to clean a B&O stylus is BluTac or an equivalent.... Or even those onzow clear spheres of goo......
The supplied cleaning brush is also acceptable, just don't use solution....
I have rebuilt many 4002s and have seen several original carts missing the stylus....because of the cleaning fluid most users think is okay... 
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mhmeyers
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Have to say.... The 4002's I have restored and sold always make the buyer gasp when they see it. Truly elegant design....
Just upgraded my 4002's cartridge from the MMC20EN to the MMC20CL.
Wow! I did not think this turntable could be improved upon but I was wrong. More detail, channel separation, bigger sound stage... Hearing detail I had not heard before, even with the 20EN.
Just incredible....
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