BM4500 US value?

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Evan
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Evan
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Posted January 5, 2009 at 12:13 GMT
#1687827

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what a Beomaster 4500 and Beogram CD 4500 go for these days? (In the US) Low range? High range? Are these very desireable?

Thanks.

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
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soundchoice70 (archived)
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Posted January 11, 2009 at 05:56 GMT
#1687828

Hi,

Thought I might try to assist in your request... 

Not sure about the 'actual' cost in the US and desirability there, but you can check out the following Danish websites which will give you a guide on the international 'asking' price. Obviously these are units in mint condition and allow for some warranties and aftersales service so will be a little higher than a private seller can expect to get so would be on the high side.

1. http://radioogtveksperten.dk - BM4500 - USD495 / CD4500 - USD 587.

2. http://bbuy.dk  - BM 4500 / CD 4500 - USD550.

Trust this helps with your selling / buying..

Laurence. 

Evan
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Evan
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Posted January 12, 2009 at 08:23 GMT
#1687829

Well that is very different from what I saw in my dealer. There were the same two components which were for sale for USD-5000.

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
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Ignace (archived)
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Posted January 12, 2009 at 08:45 GMT
#1687830

Do i understand correctly;

a Beomaster 4500 + Beogram CD 4500 for USD 5000 ,- ?

 😂 

 

🙂 

Evan
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Evan
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Posted January 12, 2009 at 10:14 GMT
#1687831
Yes, perfectly. Just the BM4500 and the BGCD4500 for $5000(US). Insanity?

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
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Ignace (archived)
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Posted January 12, 2009 at 10:22 GMT
#1687832

Yes, insanity.

Even $ 1000,- would be too high IMHO. 

 

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soundchoice70 (archived)
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Posted January 12, 2009 at 10:48 GMT
#1687833

Hi,

That does sound very high ... the total for the 2 units at both the sites i gave previously was between USD1100 - 1200 .... of course if your talking ebay etc it would probably be less...

Laurence. 

Evan
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Evan
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Posted January 12, 2009 at 11:07 GMT
#1687834
Well I got my hopes up for nothing. My 4500 components are currently not in they're peak cosmetic condition due to an unappreciative previous owner, so I'm trying my best to restore them.

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
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PL212 (archived)
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Posted January 12, 2009 at 12:11 GMT
#1687835
It's not uncommon for some (but by no means all) dealers in the US to refurbish vintage equipment and offer it for resale. Generally the older, more established dealers do this, with their history of long-term customers who both have older equipment for trade as well as an appreciation of classic designs. I would be surprised if any of the new, smaller locations which have opened (and often times closed) in the past 7 years would bother. At one level, they should be commended for keeping this equipment in circulation and standing behind it. However, it's not uncommon to see stratospheric prices on these items. I could see customers for a 4500 set paying $1500 for the peace of mind and security that the dealer's technician had gone through and re-capped the set, adjusted the laser, re-taped the glass panels, etc, but have a difficult time believing there is a market at US$5k. If the set were complete with BeoGram 4500, a new MMC >=3, and the wall brackets, it might come close.
Evan
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Evan
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Posted January 13, 2009 at 08:07 GMT
#1687836
I also saw this as odd, but it doesnt look special at all and the dealer selling it doesn't do rebuilds of that level. There was nothing more than the receiver and CD player included.

Location: San Francisco

I'm an automotive audio and acoustic engineer. I design loudspeakers and full sound systems for new automobiles. I also dabble with studio, consumer and pro audio projects from time to time.
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