Vintage Beolit Thread

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I am not sure about the difference between the Beolit 600 and 700, and am not even sure which model exactly is mine. The last button is marked AFC.
I noticed that the service manual of Beolit 600 is more detailed on some aspects. For example the length of the tuning three is documented 82cm, as well as the number of turns. So I don't need any help on the mechanical side any more.

JP 

I am not sure about the difference between the Beolit 600 and 700, and am not even sure which model exactly is mine. The last button is marked AFC.
I noticed that the service manual of Beolit 600 is more detailed on some aspects. For example the length of the tuning three is documented 82cm, as well as the number of turns. So I don't need any help on the mechanical side any more.

JP 

Is that plastic or wood veneer?

I have been trying to make a wood cover for my Beolit 12, and I am not sure if I can drill holes I. It after bending. On yours of course it is flat.

I’ll put my test pictures for fun 😎

I have a Beolit 700, because it's the marking on the top plate. As simple as this. I also made some progress : Somehow, once mounted inside the cabinet, the loudspeaker is connected with blue and black wires, that the black wire should also be connected to ground, and it's not ! I tried to connect a wire between the loudspeaker lug and the ground I I do get a loud distorted sound of some FM station.
So my issue is half resolved. At the very least I am confident nothing is severely broken.

JP 

I have a Beolit 700, because it's the marking on the top plate. As simple as this. I also made some progress : Somehow, once mounted inside the cabinet, the loudspeaker is connected with blue and black wires, that the black wire should also be connected to ground, and it's not ! I tried to connect a wire between the loudspeaker lug and the ground I I do get a loud distorted sound of some FM station.
So my issue is half resolved. At the very least I am confident nothing is severely broken.

JP 

I'm very envious Henrik! Your work on the car bracket is top-notch 👌.

I've just received my first Beolit 1000, although it's in a bit of a sorry state 🥲 – hopefully I can do something to make it look a bit better despite missing a handle and a few buttons!

Location: Nottingham, UK

My B&O Icons:

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Hi MrRoast.

It`s something of a project you`ve got your hands on,unfortunately i do not have my spare part beolit 1000 anymore,if i had it i could have supplied the missing buttons and the handle,but i will keep an eye on one,but they are also hard to find here in Demark.

I would think that if you can find the missing parts it can easily be nice

Here are some pictures of my latest leather beolit 1000

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Location: Fredensborg Denmark

Thanks Henrik - I like a challenge! Your goatskin one looks great, you’ve got a lovely collection of 1000s 😁

Location: Nottingham, UK

My B&O Icons:

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Finally i found a palisander beolit 1000.and i thought it is in fair condition and it works as it should.

I will sand the palisander panels and give them some palisander oil

there is a bit of corrosion on some of the buttons and the scaleglass frame,but it is easily fixed

the ends must be painted

the antenna and the logo on the handle are intact

the battery box is also ok

So now i have 2 leather,2 oak,2 teak and 2 palisander beolit 1000.

Now i just need 1 beopower 1000,then i also have 8 of them.

Henrik.

 

 

 

Location: Fredensborg Denmark

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