Thanks to all of you and your great inputs. Looks like I will have to buy both. I love the look of the 1700, while it sounds like the 2000 has the edge on the sound quality. Ill have to find some S45's as well......So I guess i will play the 2000 and admire the 1700. Thanks, once again... Michael

Hi all from Australia, I looking at buying either a Beomaster 1700 or Beomaster 2000. Any advise on which is the "better" unit is most appreciated. They both are from an collector that looks after his B&O collection. Firstly what should I pay for these and in terms of their quality build , which is better. Im also going to attach some

Thank you Martin, Appreciate the advice. Being in Australia, it would not be practical to get them to you. Good to know, anyway. There are many speaker "re-furbishers" on the net that "claim" equal end results with alternative speakers refitted to B&O products. Thanks once again...maybe a slow long time project for me, but Im

Hi from Australia, Purchased a pair of S55's, needs some work to them, looks like the speakers may need replacing. Can anyone advise where I can get replacements. I guess may be worth also replacing the caps, while I open these up. Thanks in advance. Regards Michael

Thanks Soren.

Thanks Burantek, much appreciated.

Hello all from Australia, Ive just purchased an set of S55 speakers from ebay for $70 in what looks like poor condition. I purchased it as a project to rebuild. Can anyone advise what will be a good compatible system that works well with this. Im looking to get a good B&O system with CD. Also what kind of $ should I pay for a system in good condition

Cant go past a Raymond Weil TANGO... Best for all occassions and turns heads... Michael

Yep, happy too...now that the Test series is over...lets talk one dayer's... hahahaha... I guess the pendulum swings constantly. Michael

G'day from Australia, Can anyone please advise me, on the back of the Beomaster 700, there are two Tape inputs. Can I connect a reel to reel tape deck to one of these?. Any comments appreciated. Regards Michael