Posts by dahiyas
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Beomaster 6000 quad
in BeoMaster · Aug 9, 2025 19:26Awesome Craig !! I have been travelling quite a bit and haven't been able to get to the system again. The board is bent slightly but not enough to touch anything. In addition I had added insulation earlier. Hopefully wil…
Beomaster 6000 quad
in BeoMaster · Jun 28, 2025 01:54Just when I thought I was getting closer. There was a spark sound and smoke from the left side of the output board !! I was nowhere close to that board. Was checking the FM section of Electronic Switch board (PC11). Dism…
Beomaster 6000 quad
in BeoMaster · Jun 26, 2025 00:25I did get some time to work on the unit. 12IC6 was the issue. replaced with BC516 and the UP buttons also work. So UP/DOWN buttons work. I did notice that the UP speed was slower as compared to DOWN - 12R12 was measured …
Beomaster 6000 quad
in BeoMaster · May 15, 2025 20:21Thanks Craig. Appreciate the inputs and the offer to check on measurements. The schematic was right at the bottom of the manual, seems to a later version with some modifications. eg. The motor control board has a lamp. T…
Beomaster 6000 quad
in BeoMaster · May 15, 2025 04:09The 5v line on was going down to 3.2V. Checked the components in path of UP circuit. The culprit was 12IC6 (SPS5431). The alternatives listed are MPSA65 and BC516. I don't have any of those handy. Will check with local s…
Beomaster 6000 quad
in BeoMaster · May 13, 2025 15:34Thanks Craig..I did check all the wires again. And all the wires seem to be ok but I will go through them again. Also, FM is still an issue. On pressing FM/P1-5 buttons, the indicator lamp comes on but goes off when you …
Beomaster 6000 quad
in BeoMaster · May 13, 2025 04:41some progress. I spent an hour checking all cables were reconnected in the right place and were not loose. I am not sure what I did but the source selection/standby buttons now respond. I also learnt (from youtube) that …
Beomaster 6000 quad
in BeoMaster · May 13, 2025 03:00Last summer I acquired a Beomaster 6000 quad, condition unknown. I dismantled the unit completely. Recapped all the boards and trimmers (thanks Martin !!), replaced all the bulbs and then went into hibernation. I restart…
Beomaster 8000 Fault
in BeoMaster · Apr 24, 2025 02:44Thanks Peter. Yesss, the 6000 !! I have the Beocord 5000 also and completed the restore of that too. The mechanism was pretty painful to say the least. And the sound was not at all impressive. Maybe it needs some calibra…
Beomaster 8000 Fault
in BeoMaster · Apr 22, 2025 04:06I switched on the system with just one output pcb connected as step 1 and once confirmed all was good I connected the second pcb. And everything works. This was my fourth BM8000 restoration. I remember my first one had t…
Beomaster 8000 Fault
in BeoMaster · Apr 19, 2025 19:10Thanks Martin. Unfortunately I don't have a Variac 😐. On my list to get at some point. I do have a voltage protector device that allows me to set Voltage and Current limits. Can I use that instead ?
Beomaster 8000 Fault
in BeoMaster · Apr 19, 2025 06:43Hi, I added another BM8000 to my collection. I powered it up with a DBT. I get standby dot. Press the standby button and the bulb goes bright and I hear the clicking of relays and unit goes back to standby. I disconnecte…
Beocord 5500 FFW/REW Issues
in BeoCord · Sept 20, 2024 05:48I have no idea what I did but magically now fwd/rew both are working. Only issue - when I hit forward the mechanism works as expected BUT when the tape reaches the end, the head turns and tape plays and unit goes to STAN…
Beocord 5500 FFW/REW Issues
in BeoCord · Sept 19, 2024 21:05Hi, Martin, I checked again and the worm gear is glued well. See below links to videos that show the gear movement for play/ff/rew. Gear View - https://youtu.be/DJ_V7VKfaK8?si=fL14zEgwzf-o75to Front View - https://youtub…
Beocord 5500 FFW/REW Issues
in BeoCord · Sept 16, 2024 14:58Thanks Martin, I did do exactly what you suggested. But am going to check, just in case something is missing.
Beocord 5500 FFW/REW Issues
in BeoCord · Sept 12, 2024 22:37Hi Sverre..Thank you for your response. I did check your earlier post on the subject and tried the approach but it didn't work. Manually tuning the gear does move the other parts. The unit plays well, sounds good but its…
Beolink 7000 IR Window
in Wanted · Aug 29, 2024 03:59Hi, I am looking for the Beolink 7000 IR Window. Remote works perfectly fine but looks incomplete without the window. Thanks,
Beocord 5500 FFW/REW Issues
in BeoCord · Aug 18, 2024 08:48Just added a Beocord to my collection of Beocords but it has an issue that I need help with. All functions work properly except FWD/REW. Capacitors/Belt have been replaced. PLAY/TURN work fine with good sound. When I pre…
Beovision 11-55 Front Glass
in Wanted · May 25, 2024 02:39Hi, I am looking for the front glass for a Beovision 11-55. PM me if anyone has one. Thanks, Dahiyas