I do understand your issues but the subwoofer is an integral part of the Beolab 5. If you want to decrease the amount of bass, why not use the tone controls on the TV which will roll off the bass.

B&O speakers in the 70s were not universally liked. I actually think that many of the speakers were actually designed for the relevant systems and their frequency responses designed with regard to this. The Beovox 1200 for instance are pretty ropey speakers when used with most systems, but really come into their own with a Beomaster 1200. B&O

Have owned two 9500s and used a 9300. I can't say that I noticed any difference in sound quality. Both are very ergonomically sound and the age difference is becoming less important - both will probably need servicing! I personally would get the 9500 for the two way capability. But I wouldn't criticise anyone who got a 9300 - just get a good

It sounds as though the receiver has a component failure and will need being looked at by an electronics specialist - it doesn't have to be B&O as the 5500 is just a receiver, and is easy to take apart. Do check the speaker connections to make sure there are no shorts though. Try unplugging the connections at the back and see if it will work

Sounds to me that the BS5 Encore will be the answer - it will interface with your present computer without the need for the BM5 (and the associated expense) - or get a system that will work with a Beoport - maybe a 3000 or even a BC2 secondhand.

I buy for the looks, the sound and the materials used. The ergonomics are also important. In my humble opinion, the product that most epitomises everything that was best about B&O was the Beocenter 9500 . It is not the best sounding or most powerful, though it is not bad in either department, but if is made from wonderful materials, looks fantastic

Did you remove the spring? In that case you need three hands! Seriously though, it is just patience and making sure none of the plastic parts break. The spring is just a torsion bar which is held be three screw down plates. The RX also has two metal pins which slide out if I remember correctly.

The platter will be anodised aluminium. You have removed some of the anodised surface. Not sure there is much you can do about this. Probably the best is to leave well alone but if really nasty, you could spray and lacquer. It won't look original though. The platter just lifts off - a palette knife can be used as the fit to central section is quite

I hope all Beoworlders have a Happy and prosperous New Year. Just finished an on call shift spreading cheer around Northumberland! Lots of good fireworks!

[quote user="ojibway"] I didn't know B&O did 'entry level' stuff. That's a bit patronising, isn't it? If you want to experience B&O without the huge outlay buy a used system. I've had quite a few from the Teena and Beolit 702, to the Beocentre 5000 with Beovox S80s. I've owned them so I could have them to