Posts by Redline7700 (archived2)
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BM8000- weird behavior after restoring
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · May 4, 2015 04:12Hello, i just had my BM8000 restored and it has been working perfectly up until today I had a few instances of weird behavior. I was listening to a record, and noticed the display on the BM completely off with the standb…
Beomaster 8000- putting aluminum rail back in place
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Apr 29, 2015 00:13After tinkering, I figured it out... What a pain!
Beomaster 8000- putting aluminum rail back in place
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Apr 28, 2015 22:59Hello, just successfully brought my Beomaster 8000 back to life after 9 hrs of soldering.(besides a botched IC for the tuner). Having a hard time getting the aluminum center rail back in place. Any suggestions? I'm afrai…
Beomaster 8000 - All Zeros after power outage
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Apr 10, 2015 14:27I have the standby dot, but the unit is non-responsive to any command. I am assuming I will have to start the long process of re-capping all the boards?
Beomaster 8000 - All Zeros after power outage
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 30, 2015 01:35The unit was not on during the power outage. The Beomaster was working fine about a week previous to the power outage- it normally gets a few hours every two weeks or so of usage since I have had in in my possession (2 y…
Beomaster 8000 - All Zeros after power outage
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 28, 2015 21:46Hello, i hope someone can help me out with my Beomaster 8000. It has been working flawlessly up to this point, even with all the digits fully working on the display. I had a power outage, it was out for 5 hours. After th…
Beogram 8000 dust cover won't stay open
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Sept 15, 2013 19:01So I have an almost fully restored Beogram 8000. Last thing on the agenda is the dust cover. It works fine except it won't stay open. I can live with it but I would like it to stay open when switching records as it can g…
distortion on 180 Gram vinyls
in BeoGram · Sept 13, 2013 03:09Raise the weight ever so slightly. 180gm vinyl was very rare when these decks were new.
Beogram 8000 sometimes won't spin at startup
in BeoGram · Sept 13, 2013 03:06Martin is a godsend. Had all the caps replaced (although only 3 were bad),issues were cracked/bad solder joints in the power supply area. Martin offers unparalleled support for these decks. Most would end up in the junky…
Rosewood trim for a Beogram 8000
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Sept 9, 2013 00:52I was able to find some Melamine rosewood edge band trim at Rona Home Store. $15 for 50' roll. Almost exact match, just doesn't have the texture. Trimmed it to size and used a heat gun. Looks fantastic. The sides have re…
Rosewood trim for a Beogram 8000
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Sept 6, 2013 03:41The sides worked out perfect- you cannot tell it was from a 2404- I used a heat gun, heated up the residue that was left on the sides, heated up the trim from the 2404 and placed it on the 8000. Waited till it adhered an…
Rosewood trim for a Beogram 8000
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Sept 5, 2013 01:52I bought a Beogram 8000 a month ago that the previous owner hastily removed the rosewood trim from all three sides leaving a horrible sticky residue. I was able to get all the residue off but I am looking for some front …
U70 Headphone Foam repair
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Sept 1, 2013 21:07Hello, any hope of getting replacements/repros of the foam surround for U70 headphone drivers? I came across a seemingly mint set of U70 headphones but close examination show the driver foam has rotted much like all the …
System Cabinet in Ontario
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Sept 1, 2013 05:43Looking desperately for a System Cabinet in and around the Ontario Canada area. Anything from the late 70s early 80s era that can house a complete Beosystem 8000. My current Ikea shelf (although is almost an exact match …
Beocord 9000 differences
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Aug 31, 2013 22:30Hello, I have been reading about two versions of the Beocord 9000. Can anyone enlighten me about the differences? My Type 4812 is serial no. 2615025. I see there is variances in the service manuals but I am unsure where …
REAN DIN Connectors Issue
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Aug 28, 2013 06:43I took a look inside the cable and only 3 of the 7 pins are actually connected inside. L/R/G on the top 3 pins. So these REAN cables should be avoided.
REAN DIN Connectors Issue
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Aug 27, 2013 06:21I recently ordered some REAN 7-pin DIN cables to replace some cheap radio shack MIDI cables but I am finding that my Beomaster 8000 won't accept the datalink info from the turntable or tape deck even though the cables ar…
Beogram 8000 sometimes won't spin at startup
in BeoGram · Aug 25, 2013 21:01So now my helping is no longer working. I was using it fine last night, then this morning its back to again just saying 33 and buzzing. If i gently speed it up 33.33 will come on (and in the past it would continue spinni…
Beogram 8000 sometimes won't spin at startup
in BeoGram · Aug 24, 2013 16:44Hi I am having Beogram 8000 issues where upon startup it just hums and the display only says 33. instead of the 33.33 on the display. Sometimes have to "help" the spin and suddenly 33.33 shows in the display and it funct…
Beogram 8000 Dis-Assembly Questions
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Aug 14, 2013 10:51I have figured this one out! It wraps around the control panel board of the outside and slips in underneath the board goes behind and across the display to hold the LCD in place. Coming from a Beogram 2404 and a Beocente…