Actually that is fair Soren, the 6000 probably not as controlled at higher volumes, but again, need a double blind test and similar conditions to see how much difference there really is, the last 6000 I did sounded superb with my S80's!

Step1 wrote:

Peter wrote:

 

The 4400 sounds better but the 6000 is pure theatre!

Are you referring to the 6000 80's version? I would like to see a properly conducted double blind test on that one. two units, each fully refurbished to the same standard and a panel of Beoworld members :-)

No, the 70s quad version. The 80s 6000 is almost a 4400 in drag so sounds very similar. Too many lights for me but in the right place, a lovely receiver. Suffer from heat issues.

Hi

Why not an 80's 6000, a gram 4002 and add a beocord 5000? The design of the beocord is really similar to the 6000 quad. This way you get the 3 design ideas and the beomaster, placed in the center of the two other elements gets slightly above them. This, way, the gram and the beocord complements each other, on each sides, with their brushed aluminum buttons..

The setup I always wanted is a beogram 4000-4004, a beomaster 2400 and a beocord 5000... Soon to be..

Guillaume

The Beocord 5000, though beautiful, is possibly the least reliable piece of kit that B&O have ever made! I would get a Beocord 2400 if I were you as it is an excellent performer!

I know... the shape of the 2400 is a better match to the shape of the beomaster but there's too many apparent buttons on it.. it's not enough "futuristic" for my taste... as for the performance..shame on me! ..I must admit that it's more a question of how it looks than how it plays... 

Peter wrote:

The Beocord 5000, though beautiful, is possibly the least reliable piece of kit that B&O have ever made! I would get a Beocord 2400 if I were you as it is an excellent performer!

Believe it or not, I have an untouched Beocord 5000 type 4705 (three head model) that still works flawlessly!

I would still recommend a Beocord 8002/8004 though.

Tim fixed my 5000 some years ago and it works fine 90% of the time. Put a valuable recording in it though and it will chew away to its heart content.

Peter wrote:

Tim fixed my 5000 some years ago and it works fine 90% of the time. Put a valuable recording in it though and it will chew away to its heart content.

I've still got two that work fine. But I always look at them suspiciously whenever I play a tape 😂 so far so good

I have a 5000 on the side right now, just waiting for a go ahead or not. I love these decks! I wonder if we could look into an anti-chew mod? Will have a look at this...

I've got Tim's instructions if you like Olly.