Beolab 6000 Mk1 --> Line in mode never goes on standby

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sprockett
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Posted January 18, 2023 at 04:56 GMT
#1641799
Hi all,

After ogling on youtube days, I just got my FIRST B&O product!

It is a Beolab 6000. I got it at a pretty good price, expecting I would need to fix it up a little bit.

One big issue right now is that it NEVER goes to standby when in LINE mode:

- Switching to LINE mode, the speaker immediately turns ON (light green), even with no line-in cable connected to it. And it remains on forever.
- Connecting an actual rca in, and playing music works, just that it never goes to standby

What would be the easiest best way to diagnose / fix this? I have some basic electrical DIY tools (soldering station, voltmeter) but that's about it!

I really don't want to send it in for repair (which may cost more than what I paid for it).

 

Thanks in advance :)
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sprockett
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Posted January 19, 2023 at 06:02 GMT
#1652937
Problem solved --> user error due to inexperience, For benefit of others:
  • Unterminated line-in WILL give hum / buzz --> this prevents speaker from going on autostandby.
  • Poor quality line-in (eg. mini jack to RCA) connected to crappy source (eg. laptop) WILL give hum / buzz as well.
  • Connecting a decent rca plug to a decent pre-amp got things working well.
 
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