I had several Beolab amps that has been repaired (not by me) so I think yours is not such a big issue. If the cabinets and grills are in good cosmetic condition I would say, go for it!

ps. 400$? That's a bargain!

I agree with Leslie. $400 is indeed a bargain as unmarked examples are very rare now.

The hum can be fixed by any experienced electronics technician. I would certainly be a potential purchaser if they were in the UK.

I believe I was considering that exact system! In the Detroit area? $400 for a set of Beolab 5000s is a steal, let alone a semi-working Beosystem to go with it. Beolab 5000s are a rare beast, and are some of the better speakers B&O has made. I would have jumped on it, but I plan on building some speakers this summer, and I need to save money for that.

As for the humming, it is likely a bad capacitor. If it is something worse, it is probably not the speakers. I say you should jump on it! You don't see 5000s for sale very often!

I payed 1200 euro for my set of Beolab 5000, they are minty, but for 400 dollars, it's a steal!

Thanks for the responses, guys. I appreciate everyone's input. And yes elms, that is the system in question!

Ducha,

Please buy the system - it will keep me from buying it 😂

This sale is a HUGE temptation to me. Elms and I are at an advantage too - only 4ish hours away. You better get moving!!!

PS - BL5K's are epic loudspeakers, I will never be without my set.

If the hum is audible in both channels it is likely the BeoMaster, if only one channel then likely a single BeoLab. Like the others have said, a capacitor will probably be at fault. I will go further to say (more like guess) that the problem is a defective power supply smoothing cap (common symptom ofthis is an audible 60Hz buzz).

Thanks guys but I never ended up buying them. Just too far away and I have too little time, too much B&O, and not enough room!

goodness I have a mint pair and no more wall space to hang them---$400 is beyond a steal

Jonathan