Posts by Kiwiaudio (archived2)
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Setting Penta amp trimmers
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 16, 2021 15:07Decided on a new post to better explain. Im trying to set the trim pots as instructed with no source and no speaker load. The amp will only power on for 3-4 seconds and only in the "link" position. Both amps act this way…
Penta amplifier beoparts kit
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 16, 2021 15:00Im trying to set the trim pots as instructed with no source and no speaker load. The amp will only power on for 3-4 seconds and only in the "link" position. Both amps act this way and its not enough time to set either po…
Penta amplifier beoparts kit
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 7, 2021 23:58In case someone else was wondering about this, Martin responded with a confirmation about the C22 value of 470uf 25Volt.
Penta amplifier beoparts kit
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 1, 2021 21:49As i sort through this kit, im finding some capacitor values are different from what is on the board. In particular C22 has a 220uf 50volt in there where the kit shows a replacement value 470mf 25volt. Is this correct ? …
Penta 1
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Feb 28, 2021 16:01Well, there are far more qualified people on here to help you out than me, but ill try to get the ball rolling. The Pop would seem to point to an issue with the Penta amplifier , so id rule everything else out first. Int…
Beovox Penta Capacitors
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Feb 17, 2021 16:00Hi Andreas, I just went through this so can relate. Firstly, good catch on the tinsel wire disconnect. The 4 midranges are designed to not play the same frequencies. As you have found, the inner pair have a higher freque…
Beolab Penta 1 Crossover - Upgrade to version 2 worthwhile?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 23, 2021 15:50Thats encouraging - Thanks Leo :) Im still waiting on parts for my midranges. I want to hear them assembled with the 30 year old crossovers first, so i can hear the improvements with the new caps, and then again with the…
Beolab Penta 1 Crossover - Upgrade to version 2 worthwhile?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 18, 2021 22:26Andy, Thanks for confirming the kit quality and the eventual result after install. I have the crossover kit on the way ! You did crossovers AND amps though right ?
Beolab Penta 1 Crossover - Upgrade to version 2 worthwhile?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 11, 2021 14:34Good enough for me. Ordered. Thanks Martin :)
Beolab Penta 1 Crossover - Upgrade to version 2 worthwhile?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 8, 2021 00:53Yay, i have the later crossover boards 8006027F & 8006028F so the Beoparts kit will work for me. Can anyone verify the quality of the components in this kit please ? Are the caps in the tweeter/midrange circuit Poly ? Is…
Beolab Penta 1 Crossover - Upgrade to version 2 worthwhile?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 6, 2021 20:00The Cap refresh kit for the crossovers are only good for the later crossovers apparently. https://www.beoparts-shop.com/product/crossover-capacitor-kit-beovox-beolab-penta/ Why is there not one for the earlier units ? I …
Penta midrange gaskets
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 5, 2021 00:13Found some from Audio friends: https://www.repairyourspeakers.com/en/foam-surrounds/bang-olufsen/bang-olufsen-penta-midrange-8x-foam-gasket-ring/a-2684-10000016
Penta restoration in Ohio
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 3, 2021 17:48Of interest to those refoaming the Penta midranges, Audiofriends now stocks replacement gaskets that are oem replacements. These replace the brittle originals between basket and baffle. Audiofriends are naming them "seal…
Penta restoration in Ohio
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 2, 2021 13:16I just picked up some Penta 1s in great overall condition, and although everything about them seems to function, id like to find information about available cap kits etc. as these speakers are 30 years old and will need …
Penta midrange gaskets
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 31, 2020 22:41This is my first post. I have a question, and yes ive searched the forum for days ! Many of you with Pentas have replaced the foam surrounds on the midranges - probably the vast majority of you, and yes im doing it too !…
Beolab Penta 1 Crossover - Upgrade to version 2 worthwhile?
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Dec 31, 2020 15:42Well now, after days of searching, i finally found someone who asked the very same question i have, and no one replied to him !! Yay !!