[Jan]

After some searching and looking at an old forum https://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/p/8411/74135.aspx, I was able to add AirPlay to the Beomaster 5, and to my surprise. It works when I set the Beosound 5 to A-aux and connect via my iPhone to play music via Spotify using AirPlay on the Beomaster 5.

After installing the program shairport4w.exe (specifically the version in the last post) and then separately installing Bonjour (https://support.apple.com/nl-nl/106380) via a USB stick, it works.
Now I just need to see if I can replace Windows Media Player with vlc player download windows xp 32 bit.

I enjoy getting started with this.

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[Jan]

It’s working again. I probably pressed the standby button on the Beo 4 remote for too long out of impatience. The radio works and comes out of standby again after disconnecting the power.
Regards Jan.

[Jan]

I recently managed to purchase a Beomaster 5 and Beosound 5 for a project to convert them into a Beocenter 5C.
I already have a working Beosound 5 Encore connected to a Beogram 4500 CD player and a Beogram 4500 turntable. I stream directly to the Beolabs 8000 via an old Almando Stereo and an old Apple Airport Express. Initially.

I managed to get it working without the conversion. First, I reset it to factory settings after searching for an old PS2 keyboard and mouse in the box, along with a USB-to-USB adapter. The LAN connection wasn’t working, and the top USB port wasn’t functioning properly. With the help of a USB hub, I was able to connect a USB-to-LAN adapter. I found the drivers and got them working via a USB stick through the Service menu. Only then could I update it. After that, I connected a USB CD player (costs €15.00) to rip CDs. It didn’t work at first, because I had to go back to the service menu to configure Windows Media Player. Ripping works, but it doesn’t add tags to the tracks. So all CDs are unknown, and so are the tracks. So unfortunately, CD ripping doesn’t add much value.

Via my Macbook, I was able to access the Beomaster share to upload ripped CDs via Music on the Macbook and add an image of the cover to the ripped CD folder under the name folder.jpg.
So far it works, except of course that Spotify doesn’t work anymore.
I am going to do the following things as well. Open the case of the Beomaster 5 to clean it and see why the LAN and top USB ports are no longer fully functional. I also found a USB expansion that I believe can be connected directly to the motherboard for 2 extra USB ports. I also have a Behringer UAC202 to see if it still works for connecting a Beogram turntable.

In short, a fun project to be working on. If it doesn’t work out, I can always convert it to a Beomaster 5C.
Groet, Jan

[Jan]

An update. The network output and the top USB output are no longer fully functional. With the help of a USB hub, I was able to connect a USB to LAN cable. I was able to update the driver using a Windows XP driver via a USB stick. I have now been able to update the software to the latest version.

The next step is to open the Beomaster 5, clean it internally, and see why the UTP and USB connections aren’t working. It’s nice to get this older B&O working again before I switch to the Beosound 5C with a Raspberry Pi 5.

[Jan]

Thanks for your reply. After I managed to reset it to factory settings, it did work. Using a UTP cable still isn’t working, because I can’t get the table stand off to connect it. Now another problem. It stays in standby mode, and the only way is to disconnect the power again. They remain fun B&O products to work with. Regards, Jan.

[Jan]

After another attempt to get it working, I’m giving up. It only starts up when an external CD player is connected via USB. I don’t know why either.

No internet connection despite connecting it via a UTP cable. Updating drivers, I was able to set the IP address to a static IP address via the service menu. It did’t work.

I think the motherboard is broken after all these years. Unfortunately, my old laptop with Windows 7 isn’t connecting either.
In the coming months, I’m going to convert this Beomaster 5 into a Beomaster 5C and see if it’s worth the effort considering the investments in a Raspberry Pi and more.

In the meantime, I’m using my Beosound 5 Encore, with a Beogram 4500 CD and a Beogram 4500 turntable connected to it. With an old B&O switch.

I recently swapped the Beocenter 2 for a Beosound Encore, hence the separate Beogram 4500 CD. In combination with an Almando Powerlink Switch Stereo, Apple Airport Express (for streaming music), and Beolabs 8000, everything I want works.
Groet, Jan.

[Jan]

Hi,

I have a Beomaster 5 and a Beosound 5. Recieved second hand and the network settings didn’t work. I managed to add an USB-CD-player by USB for ripping and it worked. When entering the service mode and choosing the wheel to Network Info the system froose and had to be manualy restarted. I needed old old ps2 keyboard and a ps2 to usb-adaptor to enter the service mode.

After I did a recovery the network not working and CD-player also not working anymore. Ofcourse I have the original software (Embedded XP) back.

Can I with this servertool (witch I maneged to download) update the systeem and the BIOS. Just before I decide to change the harddrive to a 2GB SSD?

I bought this set to change it to https://beosound5c.com/ But till now on it’s still working on an old motherboard and Windows XP I will give it a try before I will rip out the motherboard and make it a Beosound 5c.

Groet, Jan.

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[Jan]

But maybe I should leave as it is.
Just use it like an old iPod with great sound with the Beoplay A3.
Refresh the tracks every now and then via iMusic.
Mayby use an newer iPad.

[Jan]

I just got a Beoplay A3 and it works with my old iPad 1. I bought a new charger. Now I just need to install a new battery. I can sync the music app through my MacBook and it works perfectly. I really want to connect an iPad mini 5 to it so I can stream music as well. I already have the necessary A1468 adapter. To connect it properly, I have to use a Dremel tool to remove something. I can’t figure out which part I need to Dremel.”
I really want to connect an iPad mini 5 to it so I can stream music as well.
.

 

[Jan]

Solved.
While posting the problem. I suddenly realized after looking at the service manual that PCB9 controls the motor and the doors.
I replaced PCB9 with one from another Beosound Ouverture (which I still have for parts), and now the doors open and close properly again. L2722 on the old PCB9 was somewhat black and probably burned out.
Now I just need to replace the belts on the cassette deck and hope to get the Beosound back together properly, because that plastic breaks down after all these years. This one can get a second life for someone who loves it.
Groet, Jan.

[Jan]

I found a better solution. A replacement.

Top Plate for dust cover Beogram 3000 3300.
https://www.dksoundparts.com/product/top-plate-for-dust-cover-beogram-3000-3300-anodized-aluminium/

How to remove the old plate? Heating it up with an heat gun?

[Jan]

I have tryed to sand it down and polishing it and the result was disapointing for my Beogram 3000. Best is to find another lid and I didn’t find it.
For the best time being I did put this on it and it looks almost like new. Maybe find the right color wrap for your Beogram 4500.

Before:

After:

brushes-aluminium-zilver-wrapfolie

https://www.premiumvinyls.nl/brushes-aluminium-zilver-wrapfolie.html

 

Groet, Jan.

[Jan]

Thank you,

Then I have to dig in further and measure if one of them is broken.

[Jan]

Hi Mvee,

Maybe I can help you.

I am trying to make and adjust the frets for 4 mm wood for Beolabs 6000, 8000 and 2500. It will take a lot of time and I’am almost there for Beolab 600 and 2500. With a little help from my students at Echnaton in Almere.

I have used your stl-files and adjusted it a little bit.

It will always a Do It Your Self project but nice to do.

Greetings, Jan.

 

 

[Jan]

Hello Bram,

Is it a idea to share your files for Beolab 6000 Mark 2 with us so that we can see what to adjust it for the bottom ones?

 

[Jan]

Something is still not good enough.
The two bottem frets don’t fit and I have cut something off whit a sharp knife to make it fit. This maybe something to do with the fact I have mark 1 Beolabs 6000.

So you need for one speaker:

• One on the top (STL is good)
• One for the tweeter (STL is good)
• Two for de bottem, witch I have to adjust. (Current STL using for the top is not yet good enough, but still can be used with a little adjustment)

I will try to adjust this in a new STL-file for the bottom.

[Jan]

Hello,

I’m no expert, but I was able to adjust both of your stl files with Tinkercad after printing. The small ridges where the wooden slats were located were loose because there was a gap between them and fell off or broke off.

See the photo, what the improvement is. On the left it’s your version and on the right it’s mine. What is not yet clear to me is whether 4 mm slats and a glue gun are needed or whether 5 mm slats fit between them.

Greetings, Jan

[Jan]

Dag,

I made something better I think.

Mayby not perfect.

Before I found this item I ordered some at Markplaats.nl for €50,00. See the picture below what he sent to me. Not so good. He said I have to use only 4 for 2 Beolab 6000-speakers. After complaining about it the answer was that the wil be good enough to use.

The original stl-files ditn’t work for me printing with a Dremel and Ultimaker original printer. There was a little gap between the things where you put the wooden frets in.

I dit turn it om 180 degrees before printing and printing the tweeter I had to use extra support.

After downloading please remove the pdf in the end.
I am working on the Beolab 2500 frets.

[Jan]

Hi,

Thanks Steve for your reply.

I have such a Powerlinkcable (not yours) and I will try it out to use it as an extra speaker to the Beosystem 3500 or Beocenter 8500 with Beolab 6000

The Beolab 7.1 is working connecting with someting like this connecting with an Macbook to play Apple Music.

https://soundsheavenly.com/line-in-connection/102-438-minijack-to-beolab-2-7-8-10-28-and-2500-powered-trigger-kit.html#/2-length-1m

Beolab 7.1 is old, nice sound but so big. So I have to figure out where to place it.

[Jan]

Merci.

 

Et Les dimensions des tubes eux-mêmes ?

Groet,

Jan

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