well I got myself a nice 'little' system last week.... something I had not expected to come across any time soon, not in a way that would be justifiable considering current purse-string woes anyway!
Despite this, with little thought (more automatic Beo-reflex!), I clicked the BIN button, and prepared for a drive to London and back so I could bring home my prize, all hopefully squashed into my '98 Escort, mostly boxed up!
The big day came, and I got to London (eventually), packed everything into the car, including myself and made for the home straight :)
Ten and a half hours later, and oh boy did I pay the price! Over 4 days worth to be exact, pretty bad flu like symptoms followed by stomach cramps and you can probably guess the rest!!!! I think the rather difficult drive took its toll! Good old Nightnurse helped me get some well needed sleep in the end where most of my recovery happened!
So only today have I managed to have a good look, so nothing exciting in the way of pictures I was just too eager to get it all out of the box's!
So what did I get I hear you cry?
Tada!!! I finally got a Beosystem 8000 in me paws Not too bad either, one owner from new, amp and cassette (might I add which is a 9000!) both have box's and all inserts, unfortunately the beogram does not.
The Beogram makes up for lack of box and comes with a nice looking 20CL cartridge that seems ok, but I need to test this, so I am not getting too excited yet! Also included with it's original frequency response certificate and test printout!
All instructions are complete, except for the fact the pages were separated and put into clear plastic wallets. Shame they were cut, although original Beo-staples were present 😮
What else, There is of course a Beolab terminal. Oh I have the original 12.5khz B&O Azimuth adjust tape, and a cleaning kit within a tape holder. I also have the original test certificate for the Beocord. Seems there might be a cassette missing as there is a gap of about this size in the wallet...?
Last but not least all of this came complete with it's original S80 shelf system which is currently lying unused in the hall!
Now what amazed me is that the Beogram works! The only bad news is neither the cord nor master are currently working. I think the cassette will just need new belts and a general service and recap but the master shows no sign of life so really looking forward to lifting the lid on this to see what makes her tick! A quick check has revealed a blown 4A fuse so no doubt something on the amplifier stage...? Just knowone tell me it's the transformer 🙁!
Anyway, will clear my Beomaster 5000 off the bench and hopefully start working on these as soon as :) Might write up on the experience if anyone interested but I have to warn you I am not very good at stopping to take piccies!
