When I paid for this Beomaster 6000 4-channel unit, I knew it was chancy. But I'm not complaining: it's useable as is and all those Quadraphonic LPs will make for a delightful winter. But there are a few things that I'm hoping I can make better. I hope it's okay to make a list in hopes I can get your help.
As far as I can tell, everything WORKS!! Speaker outputs all work, all the buttons work, radio sounds good. I haven't plugged anything into any of the inputs, but all outputs are working, even the headphone jacks. (I bought a pair of quad headphones that need some wires re-soldered. I want to replace the Radio Shack plugs with a nicer pair, preferably longer so that they're easier to plug into the hidden jacks.)
1 - The entire LEFT side of the panel does not light up. Right side is OK. I will guess that indicates a power delivery problem to the left side. I haven't opened up the 6000 yet, so I don't know where to look yet.
2 - The FM dial lighting is weak. I will investigate the various postings of Beolover, et al.
3 - One of the tuning arrows doesn't light at all. The green "stereo" light is very dim. I think I can handle replacing all three incandescents with LEDs. I say this with all the courage of a soldier who has not yet seen the battlefield.
4 - I find that all the buttons seem fairly hard to push. I recall reading stuff about the 6000 having light touchswitches. I don't have a lot of experience with body-conductance, etc., so I hope someone can point me in the right direction on this.
5 - My Beomaster 6000, as well as the Beogram 6000 I purchased with it, has a white plinth which really doesn't go with the cabinetry in my living room. Are trades acceptable for posting in the "for sale" section on this fine website? I have a BG4002 that I can swap bases with the white BG6000. Until I hear otherwise, I will presume the white trim could be swapped off of my Beomaster 6000 as well.
Any thoughts, help, suggestions, will be greatly appreciated.
JackM
