Posts by Copperly (archived)
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Beocord 9000
in North America · Feb 10, 2011 21:48I really appreciate the information. Yes, the tape will wind and rewind, so the right wheel is not frozen. When you rewind, the tape counter blinks on and off with 4 small case letter c's illuminating,. Small case being …
Beomaster 6000 Volume Control
in North America · Feb 7, 2011 00:49I have both the BM 8000 and the BC 9000, You are speaking of your BM 8000, correct ? I will share with you Atlantic Systems diagnosis of the problems with my BM 8000 when it comes available.
Beocord 9000
in North America · Feb 7, 2011 00:13Mine starts, shuts off after a half second. The right reel never rotates, while the left will feed it tape momentarily. Do we still say that, that is belts. I was told the clutch has a broken plastic part. Looking under …
Beomaster 6000 Volume Control
in North America · Feb 7, 2011 00:01This sounds much like my scenario. I have a Beomaster 8000 that is in diagnostics right now with Atlantic Systems in Hanover MA. In the mean time, I purchased a BM 6500 and the Beogram 6500 CD. They sound great. I also h…
Beomaster 8000 and Beomaster 6500
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 26, 2011 10:08Since I don't know Jack about sound systems internals, it is estimated that I will spend $1,100 USD restoring my BM 8000. I can't wait to write the check so that I have it back in working order.
Beomaster 8000 and Beomaster 6500
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 25, 2011 10:40The sound quality from the BM 8000 was great but brief. With careful shipping and packaging, it will travel to Atlantic systems for restoration this weekend. Upon return, I will sample the system through a broader spectr…
Beomaster 8000 and Beomaster 6500
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 24, 2011 23:20Got a brand new, never used, Beolink 1000 on Ebay for $170. I never heard back from SoundSmith. Calling Atlantic in the morning. Thanks I've been to numerous audio shops around Houston. When I ask if they can restore B &…
Beomaster 8000 and Beomaster 6500
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 24, 2011 11:20I am in Texas, USA. Gramophone in Denver states that many micrprocessor parts and transistors are no longer available to restore BM 8000's SoundSmith is very busy and is accepting voicemail inquiries. I am awaiting their…
Beomaster 8000 and Beomaster 6500
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 23, 2011 17:38What a great board ! Thanks I sold off my 70's Marantz equipment years ago, still had my Empire 9000's and albums boxed up and stored. Almost sold my 500+ album collection but became irritated with that when folks wanted…
Beomaster 8000 and Beomaster 6500
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 23, 2011 13:07Thanks Doctor, I am looking for a BC 9000 donor. I am concerned about the aging of the plastic parts, even from a donor unit though, but I like these itmes that much. Buying a compatible external RIAA, any suggestions ? …
Beomaster 8000 and Beomaster 6500
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 23, 2011 11:56I purchased a Beomaster 8000 along with an 8002 turntable and Beocord 9000 cassette off of Ebay. Total with shipping = $1200. After buying DIN connections, found that the cassette did not work. The Beomaster 8000 worked …