The same Australian who owned the Beogram 4000 I recently restored also sent me a Beogram 4002 (a Type 5504) for refurbishment. Like the first turntable, it arrived safely in good condition thanks to its double boxing.

This unit came equipped with an MMC20E cartridge, secured in a uniquely inventive manner. Upon inspection at my workbench, I was greeted with this:

Removing the styrofoam revealed the following:

This novel approach, while unusual, seemed surprisingly effective for transporting a cartridge in the absence of a proper container. The cartridge’s light weight minimized stress on the tape during handling, keeping it secure throughout its journey. With care, I removed the tape and placed the cartridge in a dedicated Beolover MMC storage container:

Here’s the Beogram upon arrival:

The dust cover displayed the typical scratches, though not excessively so. Beneath the cover, the condition appeared quite favorable, aside from the common keypad wear likely caused by skin oils:

The plinth presented well overall, with only minor scuffs and scratches:

As is typical with the Beogram 4002, the transport lock bushings showed signs of deterioration in this unit. This was evidenced by the presence of orange fragments within the casing:

Interestingly, this Beogram came with a built-in on/off switch—a feature I’ve encountered before in a particular series of these turntables:

Peeking beneath the aluminum panels revealed an apparently untouched unit, free of significant prior tampering:

To my delight, the unit sprang to life when plugged in. The carriage moved to the correct LP set-down position, and the platter motor functioned flawlessly—all positive indicators!

This Beogram appears to be in excellent condition and ready for a complete restoration. Stay tuned for updates!