[quote user="Peter "] I am afraid I am clearly in a minority - I would not consider anything but a B&O TV. I know they have limitations, I know they are expensive, but having lived with a Panasonic TV after I was burgled for a year made me realise that the B&O sets offer everything I need in a well made reliable package that integrates

Yes I had a bid on that myself. With just 5 seconds to go I got outbid. I know who you are too. Craig

It is possible to upgrade the STB list in older Avants, just done mine. Not sure if the latest SW chip covers the v box though. Craig

Hi and welcome to Beoworld. You are correct in that it is most likely that the balt has failed with age. One of our members Martin (Dillen) can supply the belts I believe. Craig

Simon, I have a Beotalk 1100 for sale. If you are interested drop me a PM. You can even have a try before you buy. Craig

[quote user="j0hnbarker"] [quote user="Craig"] Just broght a Beocenter 2800 for 99p and a Beocenter 8000 for £175. Craig [/quote] Ooo - well done on the BC8000 :) [/quote] Thanks John, collecting it Friday all been well. It has been fitted with mirrored panels from a 9500. Craig

Thanks Andy, it is now working. All it needed was a bit of oil working in to it. No need to clean any of the old stuff out. Craig

Martin, it is great to hear you at the end of this restoration. Craig

George, I have replied to the message you sent me. Craig

[quote user="stabilgrus"] No problem. I have done that for around 8 years now - just go for it! [/quote] Thanks for the reply, and welcome to Beoworld. Off to get my screwdrivers now. Craig