[Peter]

I had my MS150s repaired some years ago by Richard Allen speakers – they serviced them but were so impressed with their sound that they tested them properly and presented me with the frequency chart saying they had some of the flattest frequency responses they had come across in a pair of speakers and were very impressed. I actually sold them as this series of speakers had tweeters that seemed to shriek to me at higher volumes – I preferred the older M100.2s which I still have though I doubt they actually perform as well. I also prefer the finish of the earlier speakers – B&O seemed to be using slightly poorer materials though the electronics performed probably better. I seem to remember these Yamaha speakers were very bright and needed very good sources or could be shrill. But excellent speakers they seem to be in need of a slight polish though 😀

[Peter]

I wonder if it needs a new battery – maybe simply does not have enough power for all the LEDs. Multicare seem to be able to fix most things – they are playing with a variety of my odd stuff and I suspect changing a battery and checking the power rails could be in order. Complex inside so unless confident, I would leave to them!

[Peter]

I suspect I am no longer a founder member though was the very first moderator at the start of Beoworld when run by Steve. It has certainly been a long time ago and things have changed – I encountered Beoworld first as Steve had ‘borrowed’ a number of my pictures from Beocentral, a B&O site run by the Jarman brothers. This was settled amicably and I then started helping Steve. Some may remember the meeting in France when a number of us met up. The idea was to set up a B&O museum in the hotel Steve had set up but unfortunately this came to nothing. Lee and I picked up a lot of the equipment I had donated and we became good friends ( and still are!) My thought on B&O these days are very mixed – I still have a fair amount of older equipment ( a fair bit is being fixed at Multicare as I post!) including the Beomaster 4401 and infamous Beogram 4001 (it’s a fake!) but failing hearing and a dislike of most of the new products has seen me drift away – play more with cars and dogs these days! Keith is an excellent chap – was a pleasure to meet him and his wife when they were up in Newcastle though that was many years ago. I am pleased to see the site still running and a good number of the golden oldies still active!

[Peter]

Just bought a 9500 – have actually owned another one for many years that I bought new but lent it to a friend and would feel bad taking it back! Found a boxed fully working one. Have owned a lot of B&O in my time though have given most of it away now. The 9500 is IMHO the pinnacle of usability for a B&O product. Completely intuitive in how it works but very sophisticated – works 2 way with the Beolink 7000 (not quite as well as a Beosystem 7000 but pretty close) and is the classic 80s/90s look. Doesn’t have DAB but I dare say one could attach an Amazon Dot if required. Going to pick it up from my sister who collected it and has tested it. Already have the BL4000s fitted and waiting!

[Peter]

Best of luck to the new forum.  Good to see the old faces still here!

[Peter]

Always tricky looking for a good match – would probably try getting fixed (? Wilmslow) or find the same driver second hand – v difficult! I have a pair of S45.2 on stands which you could certainly have on long term loan whilst waiting for either repair or replacement. I live in North of England.

Not used in a while and under a bed but will look and make sure they are working – in Greece for 2 weeks but if interested let me know. The 3ooo is a good receiver – I have had most in my time but gave my collection away some time ago – still have a 4401 which a friend gave me. Older B&O was my passion for a while – the newer kit less so.

Best Wishes

Peter

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