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While axial resistors and inductors share a similar axial lead style, they are distinct components. Resistors limit current flow, while inductors oppose changes in current and store energy in a magnetic field.
my first experience with B&O equipment stemmed from a friend purchasing a Beomaster 2000 amp way back in the early 70’s…..i fell in love with it even though, as a poorly paid instrument artificer apprentice, it was way beyond my financial means. Roll the years on forty or so years and I also spotted a BM3000 on ebay for a ridiculously low price with a failed left channel…..how hard can a fix be I thought to myself? That was the beginning of a long and entertaining journey into vintage B&O equipment repair/restoration.
The BM3000 turned out to be a bit of a failure but I learned a lot during the experience, largely if not entirely from the input of the member on this site…..lots of members posted in what was then the workbench room….there was always some restoration/repair going on and the advice and support was exceptional…..those members are still here by the way….additionally B&O equipment was more widely available then and at much more affordable prices…..don’t know what happened but prices suddenly rocketed.
My advice, if your serious about this is join as a silver member and get access to the workshop manuals and circuit diagrams, identify the failed components and start to post pictures and measurements in here and people will start to input advice and guidance, they wont be able to resist…… be prepared for some initial disappointments and frustrations, you will need some test equipment and basic soldering skills…….but I feel given your desire to emulate your late grandfather you may enjoy, dont buy any components from ebay without first seeking advice in here……lots of fake transistors out there!
Craig
