B&O radiogram model 1200RG.
I've advised the owner of the this B & O 1200RG radiogram that the best solution to solving his record deck problems might be to replace the original Beogram 1000 deck with a Garrard SP25 or something similar.
First examination of the record deck indicated all that was required to get the record deck going was lubrication of the bearings and a new drive belt.
However, it was noted the speed selector mechanism wasn't working. After dismantling the assembly it was found a "monkey metal" (Zamak) part had disintegrated, see first attachment.
Also the speed selector control knob is broken.
Used replacement parts can be found on eBay but are far more expensive than a good SP25.
Secondhand parts can't be guaranteed to last because these are same the age as the worn out and broken parts in the record player being repaired. The radiogram was bought in 1967.
If genuine new B & O parts are still available it would make still sense to repair the existing record deck.
DFWB.
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