Yes, the kit contains a blue Philips axial, though in a 25V type in believing it will last longer than the 16V type did.

Pete, you have a PM, check your inbox at the extreme top right corner of this page.

Martin

Hi,

Could someone send this "secret" information also to me about that

kit.

Thank you.

.sami

Martin

Dillen wrote:

Yes, the kit contains a blue Philips axial, though in a 25V type in believing it will last longer than the 16V type did.

Pete, you have a PM, check your inbox at the extreme top right corner of this page.

Martin

Is there some information on site regarding where to order, cap kit availability and prices.

I am sure that this information will not contravene the advertising rules of the site??!! 

joeyboygolf wrote:

Is there some information on site regarding where to order, cap kit availability and prices.

I am sure that this information will not contravene the advertising rules of the site??!! 

Seconded, or at least that should be discussed. I don't think this squiggling serves any purpose, just creates a lot of unnecessary traffic...

Well, there are no secrets. But as I am not a sponsor of this site I cannot put ads up in public.

However, it is commonly known that capacitor kits, lamp kits, belt sets and other service kits exists for
many purposes, though mainly for 1965-1990 audio stuff.
The kits I can supply are put together by me and are available only from me.
The kits are put together only for convenience to other repairers and owners wanting to - and capable of doing their own repairs.

After diagnosing the same faults many times and answering the same questions endlessly, a kit is often put
together. Telling the owner to grab a kit to solve the problem leaves me with more time for other repairs
and diagnoses to other and more stubborn faults.
Keeping the wonderful B&O things going is a hobby for me and has been so for more than 30 years.
I am not running a business and I am not making any money on the kits.

It's not a secret either which components B&O (read: Philips) put in the CDM boards but it's not that easy to make
an exact capacitor list because the Beocenters 8x00 and 9x00 (and Beogram CD3500/4500 etc.) came with several
different CD decks and even more different servo board versions.
Kits exists for some versions, the ones I have come across and documented, and new kits can be put
together for versions not already documented.
Often, having the owner email photos and information is the only way to document boards that I may never
come across myself and it may help many others.

The cost of a CDM kit is typically in the EUR 12 range and that includes packing/postage.
It's not uncommon for me to offer a free kit in exchange for information on boards and machines not already
documented, as many of you will know.

Martin

Dillen wrote:

The cost of a CDM kit is typically in the EUR 12 range and that includes packing/postage.

...and that is a very reasonable price for not having to hunt several sources, and getting components that are known to be fit for the purpose.

I can also testify that attempting the repair without the correct type of C2103 will be time & money wasted.

I think Dillen is making great job! Keep up the good work 🤒

Dillen wrote:

Well, there are no secrets. But as I am not a sponsor of this site I cannot put ads up in public.

The cost of a CDM kit is typically in the EUR 12 range and that includes packing/postage.
It's not uncommon for me to offer a free kit in exchange for information on boards and machines not already
documented, as many of you will know.

Martin

I can't help feeling that the site is missing a trick here and all for the sake of maintaining the "no advertising" rules?!?!

Hello all,

Just to close this case from my side. Got the cap kit and made the fix.

Now the Beocenter is back in business!!!

Thanks to everybody and special thanks to Martin.

Hello,

I finaly did got my BC to my place.

Cd unit is CDM 4/24 and here is photo of servo board. I hope with this information is enough to get new capacitor kit.

BR.

.sami

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