Dream Beosound 9000 MK2 trouble and hopefully restoration…

[Funk]

Like many, I’ve dreamt of owning a 9000 since the first time I saw one. An opportunity to acquire one came up and I took it, but like many before me no doubt, I now somewhat regret it!

• There is no remote with the unit, I’m currently using it with only headphones, but it powers on and when functioning does play a disc or two thus far providing the lid is lifted very slightly to take pressure off the disc being played.
• The unit needed a lid adjustment due to the sled not being able to move between cd1 and cd2, I was going to get around to this initially…until things got worse! 😭
• The glass lid would initially try to lift to the top but then drops so I suspect spares may be needed here, lots of them if able to be sourced 😢
• The current status I’m struggling resolving is that the sled is currently on CD2, on power up, the sled displays CD1 (even though at CD2) then powers down – can be seen here

I’m currently trying to have a good read through the service manuals, although really I do need to print one up as I still prefer reading away from screens!

Any input, suggestions etc. on the above I’d be most grateful of, I feel like I’m in this for the long haul now 💸

• This topic was modified 1 day, 1 hour ago by Funk. Reason: Hit submit too soon!!
• This topic was modified 3 hours, 18 minutes ago by matador. Reason: Edited for compacity

[matador]

Hi, and welcome to Beoworld,

I may be Old Fashioned but I like messages or at least the first one to start with “Hi” and end with ‘Thank you”… Anyway.

Between all the guys who did regret to buy a BS9000, I bet I’m the winner: mine did just not have the main motor and had a big empty hole instead.
And you know what? It’s now running fine everyday without any flaw. So there is hope for yours.

BS 9000 is a complex unit but 95% of the time easely and highly serviceable.

The unit is delivered without remote: you must find one, usually a BEO4. They can be a little bit expensive but sometimes you can find it at a good price.
When you have it it will command any B&O stuff you’ll have from TV to lights.

The unit will need three basic point of attention:
Laser eye: If the laser is not working properly, the unit will do a lot of crazy stuffs. Depending of the MK of your BS9000 sourcing a new eye can or cannot be difficult (See a recent thread on this here on BW).
Mechanical adjustments:
Things like height of the lid, height of the sledge, Laser orientation screws must be carefully checked. Read the set-up manual.
Test Mode:
Once the unit is mechanically adjusted you should perform a full test mode that will give you clear answers on what works and what not.
If the laser is fine and the unit is OK, it will also calibrate the sledge for disc position and orientation. Note you’ll need a remote to perform test modes. See the service manual for Details.

A lot of topics on BW I, II and current about the BS9000 so no doubt you’ll find answers to all your question.

Good luck and keep us informed.

Location: Paris France

[Funk]

Thank you matador, very supportive and thought out post, you have given me hope! I already have a remote on the way from my learnings so far, hopefully I can make some progress in the coming months.

Apologies with the spacing you fixed also, I hadn’t realised posting from my mobile phone had done that.

Thanks

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