[quote user="bobulus"]I have connected the V.tape to the amp via a video phono output (although not the component phonos as described above). Speaking of the component connectivity issue, is this likely to be that not all of the pins are connected within the avant v.tape socket?[/quote] As far as I know the (European) Avant will only accept

[quote user="bayerische"]Those are at 1000e asking price over here... And sells too! [/quote] Question of availability I think... there's very little to choose from if you want one, and apparently some people still do. Wouldn't mind one myself, but I don't have nearly enough expendable friends to use them for carrying that kind

[quote user="HarryPierce"]If the motor seizes, does that typically damage the 8-pin IC that controls it? Do you know what IC that is? The cryptic labeling does not seem to lead anywhere in terms of replacement possibilities etc...[/quote] I believe it is exactly as it says on the top - a C1003 (or µPC1003) by NEC and looong discontinued

[quote user="nbohemen"]Rcu Gcu en Bcu (cut off levels). What do they do?[/quote] Thought I'd answer the question for future reference. The "cut-off" points for a CRT refer to the grid control voltage (and thus electron flow) where the phosphor dots cease to emit any light. This sometimes changes when the tube ages - material

Thanks, I'd probably do that if I were in the UK - not sure if the price would be nice after two way postage. I actually managed to clean one to almost presentable condition, the other still sags badly over the bass port (either kids, or somebody lifted the speaker from there...). There's not much to lose, so perhaps I'll eventually try

Not much I think - the ownership of an owner changed. Needs to be announced per stock market rules.

[quote user="Beoward"]What I might do then is power up the Beosound 3000 and see what "keep alive" voltage it puts down the wire and replicate it with a small box of electronics.[/quote] It is indeed possible - you might even find a description on the forums if you search with the correct term (Powerlink). Anyway, this page has the

Congratulations Søren! Now you can do repairs in full Victoria's Secret style

[quote user="beaker"]If I needed one I would pay a fiver for it. [/quote] But I bet you'd still rather have one of these Those ancient extension leads actually have one advantage (unless you have kids) - they don't have those pesky child protection mechanisms. I actually once had a wall wart type power supply disintegrate in my hands

Something like this? I have no idea where I got these, I've had a couple rolling on my desk for ages. Size 40 x 29 mm. If the size is suitable, at least you know that these exist somewhere.