Posts by ben73 (archived)
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ok you win...
in eBay - the right way! · Feb 28, 2012 05:41yep I get it now - this is funny... particularly like the Q and A nice one Rex.
BeoLit 12 is in the shops! Initial impressions?
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 18, 2012 23:02So this is the first B&O product release in some time that has got me straight into my local dealer - had a look at the beolit 12 yesterday. They had recieved 4, that morning - one was already sold (AU$990), one was on h…
THE BEOWORLD PRIZE DRAW - PLEASE READ
in General Discussion & Questions · Dec 7, 2011 21:36I'm a bit late to this discussion - but wanted to add my support for LEE's decision. The Prize Draw has always struck me as being amazingly generous (timezone keeps me away but always jump on later and follow the thread)…
Missed that one!
in eBay - the right way! · Nov 2, 2011 03:00...on the same theme - I missed out on this this morning - never seen one go this cheap in Australia (equivalent of about 250 euro). It sold while I waited for some answers from the seller (like 'could you provide a pict…
Wanted S60s/M70s on trumpet stands
in Wanted · Oct 6, 2011 22:41So sorry about hijacking this thread but I saw these on ebay (au) and thought they looked great. But I assumed they weren't original B&O stands (NB unfortunately description states the stands are not for sale - just spea…
Acrylic perspex tuning plate Beomaster 5000
in Wanted · Jul 29, 2011 08:41excellent Leslie, how did you do your neat red line? - I made a couple of similar pieces for beomaster 901 volume and tone sliders but was never happy with the result...
super sexy ...?
in eBay - the right way! · May 17, 2011 07:20orright Rex enough of the Perth jokes - it appears you got me...🙁 all the best with the speakers...? B
super sexy ...?
in eBay - the right way! · May 9, 2011 09:08unfortunately not even really any entertainment value in this absurd listing - http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150603043659&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:AU:1123 I even followed the link... "This will be the…
what is it?
in eBay - the right way! · May 3, 2011 21:24Thanks for the link Martin, interesting info - it seems Labcraft was an Australian company but I can find very little information about them. Most of these tt's seem to be located in Adelaide so may have been a South Aus…
what is it?
in eBay - the right way! · May 3, 2011 08:01Can anyone shed any light on this? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Bang-Olufsen-Labcraft-SRT-Turntable-B-O-T-T-3-Speed-/200600299092?pt=AU_Electronics_Home_Audio_Turntables&hash=item2eb4b5a654#ht_1263wt_1141 The 'SRT' and 'Labcra…
Beocentre 9500 bargain??
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · May 1, 2011 22:43For the record the 'parts only' Beocentre 9500 went for equivalent of just under 200 Euro. I wasn't tempted.
Beocentre 9500 bargain??
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Apr 28, 2011 18:31Thanks for the advice everyone - think I was getting (slowly) to the same opinion. Will keep an eye on it for parts (current bid is approx. 40 euro - 2 days left) - but being realistic there are so few advertised locally…
Beocentre 9500 bargain??
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Apr 28, 2011 08:11Hi everyone, just searching for some advice. Have found Beocentre 9500 on ebay locally (Perth, Western Australia). Listed as 'for parts only' but contacted the seller and she suggests that the power supply is not working…
Beogram 2000 - belt replacement
in BeoGram · Dec 15, 2010 06:30Thanks very much for the advice Martin. I thought that might be the case but am always cautious about forcing the issue...particularly when it is not my own system. Always great to have such a good resource as Beoworld m…
Beogram 2000 - belt replacement
in BeoGram · Dec 15, 2010 01:38Just after some advice from the experts🙂...I have just helped by boss's son buy his first turntable/stereo - a beomaster/cord/gram2000 with 2 beovox X35's. Beautiful condition with original receipts from 1984 - would ha…
Beocenter 7007 remote
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jul 26, 2007 04:16Thanks for the advice...doesn't look like the broken part does all that much so I guess I'll start be replacing the belts. Cheers
Beocenter 7007 remote
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jul 22, 2007 07:55Unfortunately it may be more than belts. The mechanism engages (and immediately disengages) but I cant hear the motors running...not sure tho, there is some noise but can't tell if its a motor...after an initial poke aro…
stylus
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jul 22, 2007 07:41my fairly newly aquired beocenter 7007 has a mmc5 stylus which i understand is pretty much the budget stylus for this unit (I think it is the orig stylus)...also vinyl just doesn't sound nearly as good as on my other B&O…
Blank cassette
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 22, 2007 06:45The Beocenter 7007 manual states that it is 'adjusted' for the following tape types... Ferro IEC Standard eg BASF LH1, Chrome TDK-SA and Metal TDK-MA on other types treble reproduction may be slightly louder or softer...
Beocenter 7007 remote
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jul 22, 2007 02:40Thanks Peter, might also have to upgrade my membership...tape deck is not working and looks like it may need some tinkering. I am hoping the service manual is available...? Ben