Posts by nlanks (archived2)
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Beovision Avant amplifier + speakers
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Apr 8, 2019 19:14I looked at this too but gave up. Also thought about using the Beocreate amp instead, but again never got round to it.
Breaking for parts - Beolab Penta Mk3
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Apr 6, 2019 20:14I've acquired a single Penta Mk3 as part of a job lot. Message me with an offer if there are any parts you want. It's missing the amp and 2 woofers but everything else is there. Willing to post at cost.
Beosound Shape Amplier Powerlink In
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 7, 2019 07:15Thanks, I didn’t realise that. Is it likely to be more reliable than the essence remotes? Having to re-pair each time through the app is a real pain.
Beosound Shape Amplier Powerlink In
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 6, 2019 22:55I have a Beosound shape which looks and sounds great, but the core and essence remotes are really bugging me. The remotes constantly lose their connections, and the chromecast doesn't work properly on the core. Does anyo…
My Beolab 8000 Mk2 are for sale £750
in eBay - the right way! · Dec 31, 2018 14:50In defence of Prossers, It’s highly likely I’ve misinterpreted Nick at Prossers as opposed to him being wrong. I could easily have mistaken him saying “second version” as “Mk2” as I didn’t realise there were two variants…
My Beolab 8000 Mk2 are for sale £750
in eBay - the right way! · Dec 31, 2018 14:50In defence of Prossers, It’s highly likely I’ve misinterpreted Nick at Prossers as opposed to him being wrong. I could easily have mistaken him saying “second version” as “Mk2” as I didn’t realise there were two variants…
My Beolab 8000 Mk2 are for sale £750
in eBay - the right way! · Dec 31, 2018 14:24Thanks all - in that case these are the second versions of the Mk1
My Beolab 8000 Mk2 are for sale £750
in eBay - the right way! · Dec 30, 2018 16:51These serial numbers start 14, which is contrary to what the above quote says. However I was told by the B&O service engineer these are Mk2’s. I’ve read before on these forums there is some confusion over when the Mk2 se…
Beolab 8000 Mk2 £750
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 29, 2018 21:31Beolab 8000 Mk2 for sale - £750 Recently looked over by Prossers and had the line input repaired on one speaker, so in great mechanical and cosmetic condition.He also confirmed they have the non-dissolving white foam. Op…
My Beolab 8000 Mk2 are for sale £750
in eBay - the right way! · Dec 29, 2018 21:28Beolab 8000 Mk2 for sale - £750 Recently looked over by Prossers and had the line input repaired on one speaker, so in great mechanical and cosmetic condition.He also confirmed they have the non-dissolving white foam. Op…
Beosound Shape
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 2, 2018 23:34I’d like to know this too. The essence remotes drop out too often.
Beocenter 6-26 won’t display picture after PIN input
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 19, 2018 22:28Thanks for both your replies. I’ll try leaving it plugged in overnight as haven’t done that yet. i believe the PIN was successful as I got a message up saying so, and previously when I input it wrong I got an incorrect p…
Beocenter 6-26 won’t display picture after PIN input
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 19, 2018 19:47I’ve bought a second hand Beocenter 6-26. The TV turned on fine and presented the PIN screen. I successfully input the PIN and the got a WAIT message displayed for about 15 minutes. After that, the unit went into standby…
Bang & Olufsen of Leeds closed
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 19, 2018 19:41Very sad this, Graham and Duncan gave great service and the store was a lovely place to visit. B&O Harrogate are now servicing Leeds customers.
Removal of Avant CRT Tube
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · May 5, 2018 19:28[quote user="tph"] If you decide to go the 4CA route, let me know if you need assistance. I think this is an exciting use case for it. Having Beo4 support and stand control, whilst not plug-and-play, shouldn't be impossi…
Beosound Shape
in General Discussion & Questions · May 3, 2018 07:53[quote user="BeoLignage"] [quote user="nlanks"] ...Sound quality is great - much better than I expected actually. Bass response is very good too, better than the slimmer Beolab models (6000, 8000, 18 etc). It certainly s…
Removal of Avant CRT Tube
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · May 2, 2018 13:19Thanks for the reply. To be honest it looks like the work extends beyond my electronics knowledge ability. However I have had another idea - strip everythng out except the speakers (so lose the amp) and use the new BeoCr…
Removal of Avant CRT Tube
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · May 1, 2018 19:44Hi, does anyone know if this is possible, whilst leaving all other circuits working? I'm thinking of removing the tube from my Avant 28 RF, and replacing it with a full intact Sony LED TV. I would then take the audio out…
Beosound Shape
in General Discussion & Questions · May 1, 2018 19:34Thanks everyone. Yes the Squeezebox eco-system has not yet been bettered in my opinion - affordable, customisable, Toushscreen products and great 3rd party apps