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Call Out To Beomaster 8000 Owners
in General Discussion & Questions · Feb 27, 2021 01:30Yes I have noticed that. But the original LEDs did it too although much less bright so only really noticeable in a very dark room.
Call Out To Beomaster 8000 Owners
in General Discussion & Questions · Feb 23, 2021 11:56It was always a FM source. I think it varied which program though. It’s been that long since it did it that I may be miss remembering. I’m sure Rudy wrote a post about this on your blog.
Call Out To Beomaster 8000 Owners
in General Discussion & Questions · Feb 22, 2021 21:58Mine used to do this all the time. It was sorted by resoldering the pull down resistor pack on the CPU board for the keypad. The left hand pin that goes through a via was the culprit I believe.
My MCP 5000 just died all of a sudden !
in General Discussion & Questions · Feb 4, 2021 21:33I’d try with a new set of batteries. I found mine was very finicky about having batteries with full capacity.
Beogram 8000 dead
in BeoGram · Feb 2, 2021 19:40The fuse in the transformer box tests fine. These are the voltages I’m getting. C24 - 9.29v C27 - 19.94v C29 - 21.62v Cap in cpu box 1.05v
Beogram 8000 dead
in BeoGram · Feb 2, 2021 18:11I’ve managed to change the cap in the cpu can but as expected it hasn’t changed anything. Is the shielding on this cable supposed to connect to anything?
Beogram 8000 dead
in BeoGram · Feb 2, 2021 17:17I’ve not changed c28 yet. Just the middle big cap on the main pcb (which is I believe c24?) I’ve just had a go at changing c28 in the cpu can (it measured about 36uf) and I’ve managed to damage the negative pad on the to…
Beogram 8000 dead
in BeoGram · Feb 2, 2021 16:17I think that’s just a trick of the light Martin and the way the red wire is soldered on. The cap is definitely not exploded. And sorry I meant it’s c24 that has been changed. Not the larger c27 with the 3 pins. I think I…
Beogram 8000 dead
in BeoGram · Feb 2, 2021 15:35Hi Sonavor, I haven’t replaced that cap yet. It’s still original and it looks ok from a soldering perspective. Lee
Beogram 8000 dead
in BeoGram · Feb 2, 2021 15:22Hi Martin, I’ve checked every single solder point that I’ve touched and can find no shorts. I’ve cleaned them all with isopropyl and looked under strong magnification. The only caps that I have changed are c27, the one o…
Beogram 8000 dead
in BeoGram · Feb 2, 2021 14:07So feeling confident after fixing the Beomaster 8000 and having lots of free time due to furlough I thought I’d revisit this Beogram 8000. I’ve checked all the connectors to the board and reflowed them. When testing for …
Beocenter 5000 - crackling sound for right output (speakers 1 & 2)
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 30, 2021 20:24Could be a few things. I’d get those ROE caps changed for a start.
Beomaster 8000 display issue
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 25, 2021 11:58Yes mine have been rebuilt with new LEDs. It had the same “reflection” with the old LEDs too.
Beomaster 8000 display issue
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 24, 2021 18:28The dim “reflections” in the lower balance screen of the volume is completely normal. Mine does it too. Hardly noticeable when the screens are put back together with the filter in the glass.
Beomaster 8000 help with preamp issue
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 18, 2021 12:52Just to follow up on this. Replacing the CPU sockets cured the issue. I’m still not sure how it caused the problem but hey ho. I think the preamp was being instructed to play the radio on top of the other inputs (apart f…
Beomaster 8000 help with preamp issue
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 8, 2021 08:17Hi Sonavor, I changed all the OPAMPs a while back now so I don’t think it’s those. I’ve invested in a new oscilloscope to do some testing to find out what the issues are. I’m just concerned about connecting the thing up …
Beolab Penta 1 Crossover - Upgrade to version 2 worthwhile?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 4, 2021 10:13I think it was me that asked the original question and I never did find out. The later crossovers have less components than the early ones and not all of the changes are in the tweeter circuit. As usual the bean counters…
Beomaster 8000 help with preamp issue
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 4, 2020 20:05Hi Sonavor and thanks again for your help. Yes mine is the later version And that is the chip I swapped. It doesn’t seem to matter where I tap... I’ve really tried to narrow it down with the tap trick but the issue is so…
Beomaster 8000 help with preamp issue
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 4, 2020 14:33So I’ve reflowed all the connectors on the CPU board. The filters are working fine again so small victory. But I’m still getting the issue with the sound becoming very quiet and distorted in PH, TP1 and Radio. TP2 never …
Beogram 4000c ... does this mean we can buy new cartridges?
in BeoGram · Dec 4, 2020 13:18Didn’t Ortofon produce cartridges for B&O?