Posts by r5gordini (archived2)
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Beomaster 5 / Beosound 5 on a new future proof platform?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 17, 2021 13:52Wow! Interesting... Thanks for the info. I agree. Their website tells you nothing and the zooming thing is, um... indescribable. From that screenshot, it's difficult to see how things will work, but it doesn't look like …
Beolab 5 distortion - an update, and wish me luck!
in General Discussion & Questions · Dec 15, 2021 09:49[quote user="9 LEE"] You had me at Renault 5 Gordini... I didn't see anything else 😁 [/quote] Haha! Yes - I have been a fan of the Renault 5 Gordini (Turbo) for 20+ years! Sadly, I sold my Gordini Turbo this year. I hav…
Beolab 5 weird behaviour
in General Discussion & Questions · Dec 14, 2021 17:55Long shot - but take a look at my post /forum/general-discussion-and-questions/beolab-5-distortion---an-update-and-wish-me-luck I replaced some capacitors in one of my speakers. Capacitors are generally the most likely e…
Beolab 5 distortion - an update, and wish me luck!
in General Discussion & Questions · Dec 14, 2021 16:24Hi All, I just thought you'd be interested... For a while now, I've been experiencing some distortion with my BL5 speakers - first one of them started exhibiting the issue - it got worse over time. Then the other one als…
Beomaster 5 / Beosound 5 on a new future proof platform?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 14, 2021 16:02Hi All, An update! I've been exploring things for a bit more. I've managed to produce a single working Beosound 5 from two broken ones, so now I can see how the system works as designed by B&O! As I dig more into it I ca…
Beomaster 5 / Beosound 5 on a new future proof platform?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Nov 17, 2021 15:20As posted on my previous thread: /forum/imported-unmapped/beosound-5-usable-as-external-monitorusb-input-device-with-pc I've been looking into the feasibility of producing a fully open source hardware/software solution f…
Beosound 5 usable as external monitor/USB input device with PC?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Nov 16, 2021 18:09And another comment... I've just looked up the specs of the display in the Beosound 5 - it's just a 10.4 inch LCD. Might be able to replace it with something like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265340214525?hash=item3d…
Beosound 5 usable as external monitor/USB input device with PC?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Nov 16, 2021 14:05No - it's dead, Jim :-( Interestingly, the board has a 3.3v regulator - before I replaced the polyfuse, it was not working. It is now working, but the board is still dead. I suspect something major has failed on it. As a…
Beosound 5 usable as external monitor/USB input device with PC?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Nov 16, 2021 13:39Hi! Thank you so much for your reply! Based on it, I believe my Beosound 5 is faulty. It's not coming out of standby whatever I do. I've stripped it down and removed the PCB - I've just noticed that one of the resettable…
Beosound 5 usable as external monitor/USB input device with PC?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Nov 15, 2021 19:17Hi All, I've recently purchased a faulty Beomaster 5 and Beosound 5. The motherboard in the Beomaster has failed. In my testing, I've been trying to see if I can use the Beosound 5 just plugged in to a laptop via DVI and…
Beloab 5 DIY Chassis repair - feasible?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 20, 2021 10:03Ah ok! Thank you so much! Think I'll get a refurbished chassis fitted properly then. I can't afford to do it at the moment, sadly, so they'll be out of action until I've finished a few other projects. The other one will …
Beloab 5 DIY Chassis repair - feasible?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 20, 2021 09:42Hi All, I have some 2008 Beolab 5. One of them started off being distorted. Now it crackles on and off and when it's working it sounds horrible! I spoke with a repair dealer, who says I need a refurbished chassis. Now I'…
Beolab Penta Mk2 amp failed last night. Any suggestions?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jun 30, 2014 22:51Thank you!
Beolab Penta Mk2 amp failed last night. Any suggestions?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jun 30, 2014 22:51Thank you!
Beolab Penta Mk2 amp failed last night. Any suggestions?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jun 30, 2014 22:41Oh - I forgot. I also replaced the trimmers just in case. Of course I can't set them since the amp is not working at all...
Beolab Penta Mk2 amp failed last night. Any suggestions?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jun 30, 2014 22:38Hi All, I've been getting on ok with my Pentas (only had them a couple of months) and have successfully repaired one of the amps. The other failed last night. Was working perfectly, then suddenly there was a loud buzz so…
Another Beolab 5 scam?
in eBay - the right way! · May 12, 2014 14:06I would wager these are a scam too: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-Olufsen-BeoLab-5-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/181406548811?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2a3cac434b Seeing as they are listed …
Beolab 5 scam or real?
in eBay - the right way! · May 12, 2014 12:17Thank you all for your guidance, esp. Markr! I hope no-one is scammed by this guy... Andrew
Beolab 5 SCAM Please everybody take a min to view please
in General Discussion & Questions · May 12, 2014 12:15Beolab 5 scam or real?
in eBay - the right way! · May 9, 2014 23:04P.s. he has sent me some additional photos too.