I really appreciate the information. Yes, the tape will wind and rewind, so the right wheel is not frozen. When you rewind, the tape counter blinks on and off with 4 small case letter c's illuminating,. Small case being only the lower half of the display ( cccc ). When you fast forward, it blinks 4 backward small case letter c's. When you stop

I have both the BM 8000 and the BC 9000, You are speaking of your BM 8000, correct ? I will share with you Atlantic Systems diagnosis of the problems with my BM 8000 when it comes available.

Mine starts, shuts off after a half second. The right reel never rotates, while the left will feed it tape momentarily. Do we still say that, that is belts. I was told the clutch has a broken plastic part. Looking under the cassette tray, without reoving anything, I can see nothing broken.

This sounds much like my scenario. I have a Beomaster 8000 that is in diagnostics right now with Atlantic Systems in Hanover MA. In the mean time, I purchased a BM 6500 and the Beogram 6500 CD. They sound great. I also have a malfunctioning BC 9000 and a BC 8004 HX Pro, neither are working. I would be interested in trading for or buying the BM 8000

Since I don't know Jack about sound systems internals, it is estimated that I will spend $1,100 USD restoring my BM 8000. I can't wait to write the check so that I have it back in working order.

The sound quality from the BM 8000 was great but brief. With careful shipping and packaging, it will travel to Atlantic systems for restoration this weekend. Upon return, I will sample the system through a broader spectrum and will provide a review. My thanks to this board. B&O systems have reinvigorated me. If it is cold and rainy for any length

Got a brand new, never used, Beolink 1000 on Ebay for $170. I never heard back from SoundSmith. Calling Atlantic in the morning. Thanks I've been to numerous audio shops around Houston. When I ask if they can restore B & O's, a couple responded " don't see why not" I just cannot digest that answer. If they've never worked

I am in Texas, USA. Gramophone in Denver states that many micrprocessor parts and transistors are no longer available to restore BM 8000's SoundSmith is very busy and is accepting voicemail inquiries. I am awaiting their return call, but, if Gramophone is correct, could it be that SoundSmith re-engineerings and builds some of the component systems

What a great board ! Thanks I sold off my 70's Marantz equipment years ago, still had my Empire 9000's and albums boxed up and stored. Almost sold my 500+ album collection but became irritated with that when folks wanted to pick through them, so I nixed that. Fast forward - I bought my first B&O equipment last month, the BM 8000, 8002 TT

Thanks Doctor, I am looking for a BC 9000 donor. I am concerned about the aging of the plastic parts, even from a donor unit though, but I like these itmes that much. Buying a compatible external RIAA, any suggestions ? Can the BM6500 somehow be operated manually, and if not, will either the Beolink 7000 or Beolink 1000 operate it and the Beagram 6500CD