Avant 55's on eBay - upgrade a BV7 mk3

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ToeKneeAus (archived2)
Bronze
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Posted May 4, 2020 at 12:10 GMT
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As a long term BV7-40 Mk 3 owner, Ive got a 4k volume brand in the playroom - but wondering about what to do with the BV7. 

Ive started looking around at options - and (as my BV7 was 10 years ago) i was looking at eBay :

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These two seem to be first gen (which a couple fo forum posters have suggested is better to get as its B&O OS and not Android which is later and has issues).

Other than 4k and awesome to look at and be a huge step up from BV7 - i know i'll be giving up on HDR (which i may not notice) but would be able to stream 4k and attach a 4K player of some sort.

Are there gotchas i need to consider or advise to "Steer well clear' anyone wants to suggest ? 

YEs an eclipse with the LG screen would be better quality - but unattainable price for me for a while...

Interested in the groups thoughts.

Daniel
Daniel
BronzeFounder
379 posts
Posted May 4, 2020 at 14:51 GMT
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Hi, I’ve got an Avant 55, bought the same week it was released in may 2014. Very happy with it.

Only problems so far was wrong pin code delivered, but a text message to the dealer on a Saturday night fixed it. I also hade the front cover for the screen replaced for free. It was a common problem with the sets then.

The downside with Mk 1 is you can only have one 4k-source connected (only 1 of six HDMI fix it), and it’s a little bit worrying reading here of fellow Beoworlders having a faulty video engine replaced for a large cost.

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Esax (archived2)
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337 posts
Posted May 4, 2020 at 22:53 GMT
#2137945
Beovision 7-55 if you have the space.
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355f
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885 posts
Posted May 6, 2020 at 11:53 GMT
#2137946

I bought a used one recently, and yes, did the research which concludes the Mk1 is better. Within two weeks the video engine went, a very common fault, they seem to last about five years. the costs are about £1000- its the largest board in the TV.

 

I notice that ebay sellers either have no warranty if private or 3 months from some dealers- I like the TV very much, even with its somewhat uneven edge lighting but I would not take the risk of a private sale.

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siegfried.hoffmann
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90 posts
Posted May 6, 2020 at 18:57 GMT
#2137947

Hi Daniel,

could you tell me/us what was wrong with your screen?...i have an Avant mk1 and i think there are strange "reflections" if somebody in a movie is using a Flashlight or CarLights are making unreal reflecions.

 

Thanks and Greetings,

Siggi

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