Posts by nikeyboy1212 (archived)
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BeoSystem 4500
in General Discussion & Questions · Feb 13, 2012 14:05Guys, Looking for some info reference the glass panels on 4500 system. I need to replace the tape that holds the glass panels in position on the 3 units. So am looking for guidance on: 1. removing the old tape and the re…
Beocenter to Beolab 1
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 19, 2011 10:58Guy's, Been a while since my last post............... Relighting my B&0 passion and have recently took ownership of a pair of used Beolab 1 speakers. Don't have any B&O amps with powerlink at present. Is it possible to c…
What's playing RIGHT NOW?
in Music & Film · Mar 7, 2010 15:02ARMIN VAN BUUREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…
Beogram Drive Belts
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 7, 2010 14:32Guy's, Any suggestions........ I need new belts for my Beogram 3000 & 4200 Cheers in advance
It's been a while - this concludes my 3rd new post - Beomaster 8000
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 5, 2010 15:14Nice result by the way (I'm a scouser he-he) Are you saying use an 8000 to power up passive Penta's (as i have a pair)
It's been a while - this concludes my 3rd new post - Beomaster 8000
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 5, 2010 15:01As the title suggests, it's been a while and my new years resolution is to add to my "retro B&O collection" - I have her indoors approval - (i wish) My favourite system is my Beosystem 8000 bay a country mile - (based on…
THE SILVER YEARS...........
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 5, 2010 14:46As a 40 something bloke I'm interseted in hearing your views on how it used to be. As in ............ late 70's early 80's main stream affordable hi-fi was dominated by the "silver machines". My humble household could as…
2010 - TIME FOR A NEW PROJECT - WHICH ONE ????
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 5, 2010 14:28Hi everyone, been a while............................ So it's 2010 - new house - new spare room - do i need more B&O? 2 years collecting vintage systems and really happy with my catch............. Numerous Avant T.V.'s a…
BeoGram Service Required - Any Suggestions?
in BeoGram · Jul 14, 2009 13:52Gents, I've recently purchased a nice example of an 8002 record deck, but it's in need of a service/repair. The tone arm will not lower onto the record - I believe it's quite a common problem. Can anyone suggest a compan…
BeoGram 8002 - Tone Arm Issue
in BeoGram · Mar 28, 2009 05:39Guy's, The tone arm on my BeoGram doesn't always lower onto the record. The tone arm tracks to the correct start position but doesn't always lower (at any sped i.e. 45 or 33) - after a few attemps it will lower and play …
Faulty DVD 1 Player
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 24, 2009 17:28Gents, Having problems getting the DVD 1 player to power up. After plugging into various wall sockets the unit shows no "signs of life". I've changed the power cable and fuse but sadly the unit appears "dead" Are there a…
Powerlink Connections - Basic Question
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 23, 2009 16:20Peter, Sorry about the late reply............... I don't have any other speakers to try so perhaps I'll try a new set of cables. Seems odd though that the amp will play with speakerlink and not powerlink cables. Do you t…
Powerlink Connections - Basic Question
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 22, 2009 08:26Sorry, I don't know the cable type - bought from Ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300298592271&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%…
Powerlink Connections - Basic Question
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 22, 2009 06:13In standby the lights are red......... When i turn the amp on and press CD play, the CD plays but the Penta's don't swith on. When I go back to the 4pin spk cables and repeat the process the Penta's "go green" and power …
Beocord 8004 Hx-Pro Fault.
in The Workbench · Mar 22, 2009 05:32Peter, I purchased 2 new belts from Martin. My very limited tech skills appear not to have worked. I fitted the belts yesterday - the wider of the belts to the large grey spindle and the thinner to the white cog. Wrong w…
Powerlink Connections - Basic Question
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 22, 2009 05:28Peter, The Penta's are set to Auto on the front panels & Audio underneath the base. Does the Beomaster require any special set up or are the Penta's settings wrong? Steve
Powerlink Connections - Basic Question
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 22, 2009 05:06Guy's, Have I missed something? I've connected 8 pin powerlink cables from my Beomaster 4500 to my Penta's but I'm getting no sound from either speaker. However the set up works fine when connected to the Beomaster via 4…
Beocord 8004 Hx-Pro Fault.
in The Workbench · Mar 22, 2009 04:59Any suggestions? When I press the play or fast forward/rewind the tape head appears to engage but only for a second. In short, the tape mechanismn trys to fuction but wont. Cheers, Steve
Beogram CD X - Wont read Disc
in The Workbench · Mar 14, 2009 07:10Is this a common problem - a DIY fix possibly? In short the unit doesn't spin the disc and cannot read the CD. Was working fine up until this morning. Can you help? Regards, Steve
Beogram 8002 & Beogram CD X - General question
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 14, 2009 05:12Guy's, Can anyone advise how the aluminium panel that covers the record deck's linear arm connects to the main unit? Currently the unit I have, the panel is detached. Does it stay up when correctly attached? On a similar…