Posts by sumilux (archived2)
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Thinking of selling my Beomaster 8000 What would you estimate it’s worth is in todays market
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 6, 2022 23:36Hi everyone, I’ve had my BM8000 in dry storage for a good ten years now since it started showing the typical symptoms of needing a service so I promptly stopped using it and that was 2011. I have intended to get it repai…
Beosound 3200 CD spindle hub removal
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 29, 2021 00:40Delighted I could help. Took me a bit of time to finally just lift the hub and what a relief it want a faulty motor. I was hoping the magnet might be a clever design trick to return the disk to the same position as when …
Beosound 3200 CD spindle hub removal
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 27, 2021 14:33There is a magnet below the hub which is the likely cause. It completely jammed the mechanism on mine. I assumed it was the motor, even ordered a replacement. Turns out the hub isn’t held on by a screw / grub. Just lift …
Where to download latest Beoplay V1 firmware and PUC'
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 24, 2021 15:49Thanks, yes I've emailed B&o. Got a response saying they have passed my email on but no answer yet
Where to download latest Beoplay V1 firmware and PUC'
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 22, 2021 00:33Hi, My Beoplay V1 has ancient firmware. Unable to use ethernet and I have no wireless antenna so unable to wifi. I therefore seek a file for the USB method but there is no download link to be found anywhere. Has anyone h…
lost remote for Beoplay V1. Q's re joystick Beo4 logitech harmony et al
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 21, 2021 00:05Got it working, The Navi remote is good and switched to mode 1. But now I see it has ancient 2012 firmware. Unable to connect it via ethernet and no wifi antenna Nor can I find a way to download it, or puc' for usb insta…
Beoplay v1 software update
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 20, 2021 23:55Hi, I too have a V1 and with with ancient 2012 firmware. Unable to make an ethernet connection and I'm without the wi-fi antenna so usb is best. No download link to be found anywhere. Any assistance greatly appreciated. …
Beolab 8000 service and refresh advice
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 17, 2021 12:53Hi, Seeking advice as it's time my BL8000's had a service and particularly a reCap. Do you have experience with recapping and opamp rolling the 8000's. What is and what isn't worth investing time and money to fix.Mine ar…
lost remote for Beoplay V1. Q's re joystick Beo4 logitech harmony et al
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 17, 2021 01:21Thank you so much for the excellent reply and advice. I managed to switch it on with my old beo4. It wants the pincode. Can enter numbers but the centre go button doesnt enter so for now I'll wait for the navi Beo4 🙁 Is…
lost remote for Beoplay V1. Q's re joystick Beo4 logitech harmony et al
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 17, 2021 01:21Thank you so much for the excellent reply and advice. I managed to switch it on with my old beo4. It wants the pincode. Can enter numbers but the centre go button doesnt enter so for now I'll wait for the navi Beo4 🙁 Is…
lost remote for Beoplay V1. Q's re joystick Beo4 logitech harmony et al
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 16, 2021 17:29Thanks for your advice everyone. I just bought a reasonably priced beo4 navi with a failing lcd screen. I was given this V1, I've yet to switch it on as the previous owner had it in a garage for a month. Felt damp so I'm…
lost remote for Beoplay V1. Q's re joystick Beo4 logitech harmony et al
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 16, 2021 17:29Thanks for your advice everyone. I just bought a reasonably priced beo4 navi with a failing lcd screen. I was given this V1, I've yet to switch it on as the previous owner had it in a garage for a month. Felt damp so I'm…
lost remote for Beoplay V1. Q's re joystick Beo4 logitech harmony et al
in General Discussion & Questions · Jan 15, 2021 12:41Hi, The pointer stick beo4 remote for a Beoplay V1 is lost. Please advise on affordable alternate options. I have a BV7 Beo4 with the go button but I read this wont operate the V1. I also have a logitech harmony ultimate…
Balanced outs on an MCL equiped CD player via adapter cable
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Nov 21, 2019 16:16Thanks for your reply Steve. A beolink active box does indeed seem the best solution given these change hands for relatively little these days and it will add the option to remotely control the cd player. But for the sak…
Balanced outs on an MCL equiped CD player via adapter cable
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Nov 10, 2019 15:13I'd love to mod my Beosound 3000 for balanced output so I can place it 20-25mtrs from my Preamp. I understand the MCL interface moves audio as a balanced signal. Can I simply make a cable adapter 'MCL jack -> 2x XLR' Wou…
BM 4500 with faulty touch controls
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · May 13, 2012 19:48Hi I recently bought a Beomaster 4500 for a friend only to discover half the touch buttons don't work. Is this something I can repair myself. Any help or assistance would be much appreciated, including a link to the serv…
Flash your B&O - new thread!
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 13, 2012 12:32Thanks, I'm a photographer, this is what I do for a living 🙂 This particular shoot was on eos1 full frame with prime Zeiss glass so quality is expected. Must get around to photographing my much loved BM8000 for this thr…
Flash your B&O - new thread!
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 12, 2012 13:02Now sold but thought I'd share a few pics of an 9000 mkiii I once had the pleasure of shooting.