Posts by stevnp (archived)
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Any chance of an updated BeoSound1?
in General Discussion & Questions · Dec 19, 2010 11:22Go for the BS1-even if, and it's a big if, FM is switched off, it's unlikely that it will be before 2020. Someone will probably come up with a DAB to FM converter allowing you to to tune to FM frequencies on the BS1 with…
Beosound 2 firmware update 2.00 where?
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 22, 2010 14:05Thanks for all the help guys, particularly Stan-I've got it to work! It appears that the playlist isn't updated when holding down the arrow keys unless the headphones are connected. It's now a lot easier to fill my SD ca…
Beosound 2 firmware update 2.00 where?
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 1, 2010 12:57Hi John and Stan, thanks for the replies. i'm not using any unusual characters or spaces. The drag and drop puts music on the card but it doesn't show up in iTunes or play back on the BS2. I suspect that there is a parti…
Beosound 2 firmware update 2.00 where?
in General Discussion & Questions · Jun 30, 2010 17:12Hi thanks for the info guys. I've checked with the firmware checker on XP and it is the newest firmware now. I have copied a whole folder onto the sd card so that it appears in the root level as album/tracks, but when i …
Beosound 2 firmware update 2.00 where?
in General Discussion & Questions · Jun 30, 2010 14:27Solved! The BS2 wouldn't upgrade the firmware to the newest version 1.1.0 12 because of a problem with the sd card. Apparently it needs to be able to write to it to enable the upgrade. Bought a new card and now working. …
Beosound 2 firmware update 2.00 where?
in General Discussion & Questions · Jun 30, 2010 04:51Hi Piet, thanks for your reply. It said upgrading firmware and then activating new firmware or something like that, still won't read 2GB cards so I suspect it hasn't upgraded the firmware to the newest one as it should r…
Further question re previous post
in General Discussion & Questions · Jun 29, 2010 17:24Following my previous post, can anyone tell me what the latest PC firmware version for Beosound 2 is? I currently have 1.0.2 Many thanks, Steve
Beosound 2 firmware update 2.00 where?
in General Discussion & Questions · Jun 29, 2010 15:13Hi i have a BS2 firmware 1.0.2. I keep trying to update via the 2.5.1 update, but although it say it's been updated the docking station remains red, i.e. doesn't change to orange as it should do during firmware update. A…
Do you own any other vintage HiFi products.
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 1, 2010 15:08I have a Harman|Kardon linear tracking turntable from 1976, connected via preamp to B&O setup. Matches the brushed aluminium perfectly!
A8 earphones leather case wanted.
in Wanted · Jul 23, 2009 16:11Hi, does anyone have an original leather case for the A8 earphones in excellent condition they'd like to sell? (i don't need the the earphones, just the case). If so please let me know. Thanks, Steve.
Beosound 2 & iTunes 8.2
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 12, 2009 15:18Hi John. Firstly, you need to make sure you have the latest version of iTunes. Then you need to download the Mac software from the B&O website for the Mac OS you're using, and install it. Restart iTunes, plug in BS2. Hol…
BeoLab 4/PC differences
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 2, 2009 12:44Many thanks for your detailed and thoughtful post. I think it's time to book an A/B demo using a BS4 and BL4s/BL4000s. Best wishes, Steve.
BeoLab 4/PC differences
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 1, 2009 14:51Thanks for the info. I was thinking of getting a Beosound 4, and want to listen to it in a room about 4.5m x 4.5m with 4m ceiling height. I listen to mostly classical instrumental and chamber, radio 3 and occasionally ro…
BeoLab 4/PC differences
in General Discussion & Questions · Jun 30, 2009 07:44Thanks for the replies, guys. Very helpful. Does the swtcheable thing make a lot of difference to the sound when placed on stands etc? Thanks, Steve
BeoLab 4/PC differences
in General Discussion & Questions · Jun 29, 2009 18:10Apologies to be posting about this, but I've looked around the forum and I can't work out what the differences are between Beolab 4 and Beolab 4 PC. From what I can glean the only difference is that the PC version does n…
Unlikely swap-classical guitar for B&O equipment?
in For Sale · Jun 25, 2009 15:16Hi I have a Paulino Bernabe Model 20 classical guitar in cedar with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. In excellent condition, with a professionally repaired crack in the side in the upper bout, invisible from the outsid…
First thoughts on my new Beosound 3. (Long post)
in General Discussion & Questions · Jun 24, 2009 09:00Thanks for the reply, Simon, do you actually mean shocks as opposed to the slight tingling when the fingers are moved across the surfaces of the BS3. Steve
First thoughts on my new Beosound 3. (Long post)
in General Discussion & Questions · Jun 23, 2009 15:11Following Stan's reply, can anyone confirm that the BS3 sleep timer will work with AMEM? I can't get it to work- it would be great if it did. Thanks, Steve.
First thoughts on my new Beosound 3. (Long post)
in General Discussion & Questions · Jun 22, 2009 19:17Hi Stan, thanks for your reply. I know that the alarm can be set to either the SD card or radio. But I've looked at the manual and tried your instructions, but I can't get it to sleep from the SD card. Have you tried it …
First thoughts on my new Beosound 3. (Long post)
in General Discussion & Questions · Jun 20, 2009 04:05Thanks DJ, you can play tracks in a random order, is that what you mean by shuffle? Play tracks in random order… > Press A MEM, then STORE in quick succession. A new, randomly selected track begins playing. The setting f…