B&O 5500 series

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ThomasJr (archived2)
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Posted July 4, 2018 at 22:02 GMT
#2109005

Friends,

I have a 5500 system in what I believe is terrific condition. 

However, for the past months, the volume decreases on it's own, and then shuts down. 

For example, I cannot play at volume greater than 18.

And when system shuts down, I can only restart and play at volume 16.

And so it goes until I just leave it alone at volume 14 or 12.

I live in an apartment building in Midtown Manhattan, New York, USA. And I wonder if there is interference from neighboring system?

Any thoughts, please, on how to correct the problem. It is such a beautiful system with beautiful sound -- especially when I can hear it at 22 or 24.

I welcome your expertise and experience.

Tom Thomas

Leosgonewild
Leosgonewild
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2612 posts
Posted July 4, 2018 at 23:46 GMT
#2109006
Turn it on and remove batteries from the remote. Just to rule out a sticky button.
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Dillen
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12777 posts
Posted July 5, 2018 at 12:15 GMT
#2109007

Which speakers are you using?
Is the Beomaster running hot on the cooling fins?

Martin

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