Beogram 5005 and Beomaster 6500

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Hello,

What's the best way to run my BG5005 with my newly acquired BM6500?

I understand the BM is not equipped with an RIAA.

How can I fit an RIAA and retain datalink functions?

Looking forward to any tips.

Kind regards,

Julian

Location: Kent, UK

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The easiest way is to sell the BG5005 and buy a BG3500, 4500, 6500 or 7000

http://www.iconic-av.co.uk/item/1321/RIAA+Pre-Amplifier+with+Datalink+for+BeoGrams/

OR

http://www.soundsheavenly.co.uk/bando-riaa.htm

 

joeyboygolf wrote:

The easiest way is to sell the BG5005 and buy a BG3500, 4500, 6500 or 7000

Thanks.

Disappointing but sure I can see that's the most straight forward idea.

Location: Kent, UK

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Beofan for many years with a penchant for 1990s audio systems.

Or sell the BM 6500 and pick up a BM 5000 or 5500.   Keep in mind the BM 5000 needs a different MCP/hand-held remote vs. the 5500.   The BG 3500/4500/6500/7000 are rare and in-demand since they have built-in preamps.

Or you could install one of the original RIAA preamplifier accessories made for BeoMaster 6500/7000. That would also retain Datalink functions! 😕 

Only requires a bit of soldering and cutting two jumpers on the preamplifier board (PCB3). 

/Dennis

Dennis wrote:

Or you could install one of the original RIAA preamplifier accessories made for BeoMaster 6500/7000. That would also retain Datalink functions! 😕 

Only requires a bit of soldering and cutting two jumpers on the preamplifier board (PCB3). 

/Dennis

But the RIAA accessory board is as rare as rocking horse droppings!

 

I must be lucky then - I'm pretty sure I have a NOS one with original installation guide somewhere. 😕

PM me if you're interested, Julian. 

/Dennis 🙂

bos00 wrote:

Thanks BO. Love the inconicAV mini amp!

Location: Kent, UK

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Beofan for many years with a penchant for 1990s audio systems.
mediabobny wrote:

Or sell the BM 6500 and pick up a BM 5000 or 5500. Keep in mind the BM 5000 needs a different MCP/hand-held remote vs. the 5500. The BG 3500/4500/6500/7000 are rare and in-demand since they have built-in preamps.

Thanks Bob. I have a BM5500 but fancied a change.

Location: Kent, UK

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Beofan for many years with a penchant for 1990s audio systems.
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