since it's only the blue, I think it's properly the tube. it's maybe possible adjust the G2 power to bay some time. But it's only going to gets wears from here on ,and at last powering down whit a bang, form the speaker in protection mode. Because the tube use to much power.

You do Not have to buy a BV7... There are also BV9 😕

Hello! 

Why don't you get your Avant repaired, if you don't want to change it?

 CRT tubes can be replaced, just like any electronic component.

 Your Avant is not so old and B&O spare parts can be available a long time after the product's commercial life is over.

Your dealer should be able to fix your problem.

 Good luck,

Yann.

Hello,

Wha should I expect to pay in repair costs?

In one of the previous responses it was mentioned that I could buy some time by reducing the G2 power. Is this something I can do myself? Would it help to adjust the settings under setup - picture adjustment (parameters like Bdr or Bcu)? I know the general advise is do not mess with the setup, but I guess if there is a time to do so, this might be it.

I would like to buy as much time as possible because I am looking forward to the BV7 upgrade (hope the 32" will be updated soon).

Thansk for any advise,

Bieele 

Hi Bieele,

I've seen that sort of thing before. Not on B&O though - back when tellys were black and white, turning up the brightness way too high would generate exactly that effect. So I'd reckon something has gone out of adjustment, big style. As this has been developing slowly I'd hazard a guess at a component or two drifting out of spec. It'll need a service - it's not dying, it's just a bit poorly. No idea what the cost of that would be, but diagnosis should be easy and I'd expect the bill to be at the lower end of the scale rather than upper end - ie it should be more economical to fix it than to replace it.

Cheers, 

 Steve

Yes, I also have to win the lottery to get one of these.[:'(]

When it gets worse the current to the tube rises, and when it gets over 1 m.Amp. the TV goes in protection mode. and shots down. that resoles in a blob in the speakers.

the G2 power is adjusted by a pot meter on Power supply, it call screen an sit next to the Focus pot meter witch also need to be adjusted afterwords..

This can not bee change by the service menu do not change in that....

Hi,

A tube replacement is around EUR.1000, from what my dealer told me... The swap is definitly worth the price, except BV5 and BV9, there is no competitor to the Avant in the B&O range today...in my opinion!

Cheers, Laurent.

Thanks for all info.

I have contacted my dealer and got a quick reply. He is very sure this problem is caused by the tube. He offered a tube replacement for a special price (660 euro); but I am not sure what to do. He also mentioned that I have to take care when I start to hear plopping noises since this might cause more damage.

Not sure what to do; will visit my dealer on short notice to look at the options (in order of increasing costs):

1. Repair Avant: advantage: lowest cost, still very satisfied

2. Buy 'new' second life avant: advantage: real flat/DTS/32"

3. Buy second life Beovision 7 32"; advantage: digital connections/sound

4. Wait for new  Beovision 7 32": advantage: Picture/connections improvement

5. Buy BS3 use current BL4000 as center with non B&O panel: advantage: future proof

6. Buy BS3 with BL7.1 with non B&O panel: advantage: future proof/sound

What do you think is the best choice? Other thoughts?

Regards,

Bieele