Hi:

Finally got around to looking at the back of the set. Thus can someone give a rough idea re age and type from these details?

s/n 11903465

type 8133

s/w 2.1

 
Thanks

Graham
 

Hi Graham

 Forgive me if I am wrong, but isn't the date printed in Roman numerals on that same label on the back of the set?

Hope this helps!
 

Hi:

No, I think the date is the date the concept of the Avant was established I think - like a copyright thing. Although I am unsure. 

Hi Graham:

Hope you are well,

Thanks

Graham 

Graham1982:

Hi:

No, I think the date is the date the concept of the Avant was established I think - like a copyright thing. Although I am unsure. 

Hi Graham

That's interesting.  I'd always assumed it was the date of manufacture.  Can anyone else confirm this?

Is the date on the back 1996, or something else?

Best wishes 

The first two digits of the serial number give the year of manufacture. I'm sure there is a FAQ on it somewhere on the site.

Graham1982 is correct regarding the dates. They are conceptual rather than dates of manufacture.

beo4life:

The first two digits of the serial number give the year of manufacture. I'm sure there is a FAQ on it somewhere on the site.

Graham1982 is correct regarding the dates. They are conceptual rather than dates of manufacture.

 Well I never knew that! Thanks for the info, and proof that Beoworld really is a hive of useful stuff!
 

Hi:

In the case of the Avant its conception date is 1994 and that is what the Roman numerals "translate" to. I don't know if this date is used for the whole range or if there is a different date for the RF, DVD and 100hz variants.  

s/n 11903465

Exactly, sold to the dealer in april/may 1996

I've tried to find the FAQ on dating serial numbers without luck. Can anyone spread some light on my BV3 age? 

EDIT: found the answer here:

Many thanks,

Steve 

Good evening,

could somebody please be so kind to tell me what type (28" or 32", RF or no RF etc.) and how old this avant is?

Serial No.: 14471104
Type: 84/20
Item No.: 1835405

Thank you!

The avant you ask about seems to be a 32", curved screen - the serial number suggests its a later variant - from 2001 -

see table below

Regards

David

Ok, thank you!

Than it's not realy old, so I can buy this baby. Looks much better than any LCD in my eyes and the sound is amazing! :-)

TWG:

could somebody please be so kind to tell me what type (28" or 32", RF or no RF etc.) and how old this avant is?

Serial No.: 14471104
Type: 84/20
Item No.: 1835405

Type 8420 is an AVANT 32" Mark II/III for Northern Europe first sold in 1998 and last sold in 2001

Thanks Keith!

I've just bought that baby and I love it :)