I can't decide which system to put together from my collection. Advice appreciated.

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pcaloia (archived2)
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Posted June 27, 2018 at 06:57 GMT
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I have an enviable problem, I've been collecting for a long time and I can't seem to let anything go.  I'm turning over a new leaf so I've decided it's time to put one primary system together and let go of some of my treasured B&O items.

I realize the obvious choice for most may be a BM8000 and 2 sets of MS150s.  I'm currently listening to a BM4400 with 2 sets of BeoVox MS150s and while it's a lot of sound, it's still a bit underpowered for the large room I have.  I also really like my BM6000 and prefer both my 4400 and 6000 to my BM8000 however past a certain level my ears hear the sound flattening out before the overload light even flashes. 

Perhaps adding an equalizer to the BM8000 would help if I can find one that doesn't hiss.  Any suggestions on an EQ would be appreciated, maybe a vintage Sansui?.

Here is what I'm seriously considering:  BM8000 with EQ and 1 set of MS150 (front) and 1 set of M150 (rear) .  I would be sending my BM8000 to Sonavor to get it properly restored and I'd sell most of the rest of my B&O gear.

It's painful because whatever I don't keep, I'm selling.  

Suggestions?

 

-c

 

ST
Stereomensch
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Posted June 27, 2018 at 11:28 GMT
#2108633

There's only one solution: to buy more B&O stuff.

Wouldn't a black Beosystem 7000 look marvelous in your dining room?

🙂

SB
Saint Beogrowler
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Posted June 27, 2018 at 12:06 GMT
#2108634
I love this kind choice!

What is it that you do not like about the BM8000 sound? If it’s the “too clean, too articulate” sound compared to the others Beomasters, I’d focus on the source and adapt that before adding an EQ. I run my turntable through an external phono-preamp and my CD player through a DAC to get the sound I like from the BM8000.

Also, my BM8000 sounded less harsh after restoring. Have your MS150s been recapped? Also, the loudness filter on the 8000 is great and adapts with increasing volume. One of the rare receivers I use the loudness filter on and if I’m feeling an analytical listening session, I’ll turn it off.
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pcaloia (archived2)
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Posted June 27, 2018 at 15:58 GMT
#2108635

Thanks, very solid advise.  My 8000 doesn't sound bad at all, I just prefer the 4400/6000 because they sound warmer or richer to my ears,  perhaps a restore of my 8K is in order. 

My MS150s sound great however with 4 of them the BASS is a little overwhelming which is why I'm thinking of replacing one set with my M150s or I could wire a set of MS150 and M150 in Parallel which would give me 75w 

Did I mention that I'm OCD about sets of things - it all has to match the same era.  That would mean it's between the 6000 or the 8000  - the 4400 will go in the bedroom I suppose and could power the S75 and S45 in ambio.  (see I just talked myself into keeping more stuff and that's exactly my problem - right there) 

I've recapped all of the speakers.

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Friedmett (archived2)
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Posted June 27, 2018 at 19:03 GMT
#2108636

It seems like you are not really emotional with a Beomaster 8000 so stick with prefered 4000/6000 and you will be happy. 

You have properly reached a point where it's between one Beomaster or another. Me too have kept the BM6000 mainly as I got the complete system as Beomaster 8000 did not do it for me as such compared.

 

Peter Pan
Peter Pan
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Posted June 27, 2018 at 20:36 GMT
#2108637

Look at pictures and get ideas. Anderz - Old school B&O -

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pcaloia (archived2)
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Posted June 28, 2018 at 04:53 GMT
#2108638

My wife likes the modern B&O but I really like the vintage stuff.  Beautiful design, great sound - no wonder Danish people are the happiest people on earth.

 

 

Millemis
Millemis
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Posted June 28, 2018 at 12:25 GMT
#2108639

If you have enough space to store it all (and what may come)....

....why not set up a ‘new’ system once a year ;-)

Maybe then - in 5-10-15 years (depending on how big your collection is) - you can choose which one to use for your daily living for the rest of your life ;-))

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

AJ
ajames
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Posted June 28, 2018 at 13:43 GMT
#2108640

I would do what MM says as you will find you miss the 4400 or the 6000 and then end up spending more money buying them again! I know as I've done that and also thought of rationalising.

Is it not possible to have say the 8000 drive the front speakers and 6000 drive the rears or vica vera - that should give you the power you need and if they share the same remote volume commands you should be able to control them - not sure how you link the sources though - maybe an external switch box

I also use a valve external preamp for vinyl and a valve preamp condtioner for digital sources - gives everything a nice warm full sound.

Location: United Kingdom

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Millemis
Millemis
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Posted June 28, 2018 at 14:00 GMT
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-c wrote:

- no wonder Danish people are the happiest people on earth.

Might be true......for those, who can afford buying B&O stuff.

Otherweise it’s maybe a myth?

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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