Beosound 9000 - Newby Buyer Seeking Advice

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joe2
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Posted December 23, 2016 at 14:30 GMT
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I'd go for the BS9000 Mk3 if you can find one. I bought mine from a dealer going out of business. I had to have the laser replaced and at the same time had the latest (or last?) software chip installed. This allowed me to use the 9000 with my NL/ML converter to play and control it from my Avant TV and share the audio throughout my house via my BS35 & A9. I don't believe any of the earlier 9000's have the ability to do this. Just a thought if you're thinking about expanding your B&O system in the future.

Location: USA

Keith Saunders
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Keith Saunders
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Posted December 23, 2016 at 16:29 GMT
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75Fusca wrote:
seems that the only difference would be the chip for N-radio/N-music, correct?

The main user changes for the Mark 3 Type 257X are:-

  • N.MUSIC is added for use with BeoLink PC 2 and Beoport
  • You can now name CDs via Beo4
  • You can now do Timer programming via Beo4
  • Improved Random function (does not start with CD1 track 1)
  • CD and CD track selection via the six buttons placed next to the CD compartment
  • PIN CODE protection
  • Mains switch has been removed from serial number 15397011

The main Technical changes were:-

  • New design of the electronics and sledge to optimize the production process
  • New microcomputer (μPH8)
  • Changed sledge and CD single chip concept for VAM1250
  • New DAC type on the Input/output select PCB
  • New tuner module
  • Improved optical positioning system for sledge (dust resistant)
  • Plasma safe IR receiver

Location: Hampshire, England

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Severian (archived2)
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Posted December 23, 2016 at 16:34 GMT
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Interesting about the plasma safe IR receiver on the MkIII. I know my Mk I will not respond to the remote control if my plasma is on unless the image on the TV is very, very dark. Was the same with my AV7000 when I had it, when I went to a plasma from a tube set it had to go.

Keith Saunders
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Keith Saunders
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Posted December 23, 2016 at 16:40 GMT
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75Fusca wrote:
Where is the sticker with the Type Number and year of manufacture located?

The sticker is underneath the control panel as shown below

Location: Hampshire, England

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75Fusca (archived2)
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Posted December 23, 2016 at 23:18 GMT
#2074661

Thank you so much Keith! :)

Martin

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75Fusca (archived2)
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Posted December 23, 2016 at 23:24 GMT
#2074662

Super, thanks Leo!

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