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Latest post 04-05-2008 7:36 AM by a2bur. 8 replies.
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  • 04-05-2008 3:31 AM

    Bl4000 on/off switch

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    Did I read somewhere in the past that B&o stop putting an on/off button on the Bl4000 and when they changed to ice amps ?
    Richard

  • 04-05-2008 3:36 AM In reply to

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    That seems to be correct. They now just have a power indicator - it is no longer a button.

  • 04-05-2008 5:14 AM In reply to

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    Re: Bl4000 on/off switch

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    and no Line IN Connection, you need a powerlink to line in cableset!

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  • 04-05-2008 5:15 AM In reply to

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    Thanks' Peter , Don't know if it's worth make a fuss over but just go a pair of Red 4000's ( usually go for black but thought I would have a change ) and noticed the on/off button worked . Red isn't that popular so were probably made a while back , the serial number starts 1916--- , according to a previous post were made 2006/7 so can I presume they aren't the latest ice one's . Don't suppose I would notice any difference in sound quality but when an improvement ( debatable ) is implemented and you buy it I would expect to get the up to date version , that's also good from a resale point of view . They have to shift the previous model stock but do they hope you won't notice the difference  .
    Richard
      

  • 04-05-2008 6:03 AM In reply to

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    What type number are these? If the old ones, they will be 6637 and officially were last sold in February 2007. They will have a phono plug in addition to the Powerlink sockets.

    New ones, with the ICE modules, are type 6643.

    Personally, I am actually a bit sceptical of the new 4000s. I think they may well use the BL4 amplifiers and this is done for economy rather than sound quality. If there was a big difference, why no big announcement? The Mk2s also need to use the mk3 Powerlink cables to prevent hum...

    However I have not heard them back to back. Still waiting for an opinion on this.  

  • 04-05-2008 6:16 AM In reply to

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    Re: Bl4000 on/off switch

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    I have heard the BL4000 "old" model wiht the class AB amp., and the ones with ICE power amp. IMO there are a slight difference i sound quality. The new ones sound a little too "digital" or "mechanical" for my taste. There are a more warm feel to the old ones. And i aggree to " if there was a big change in quality why not make a statement". From B&O that is.
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  • 04-05-2008 6:45 AM In reply to

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    These new Red's are type 6637 , same as the black's they replaced . I've got to mention this to them but the consensus seams to be that this version is better than the ice one's , bit of a dilemma .
    Richard

  • 04-05-2008 6:55 AM In reply to

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    Well I think it is a little naughty to sell you speakers as new when they must be at least a year old. Were they a good price? I think a bottle of B&O labelled champagne would be called for as some form of recompense!! Laughing

  • 04-05-2008 7:36 AM In reply to

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    Price as per the new list ( £1425 ) . Perhaps I should try and get a 2nd free Beo5 ( that would make 3 ), had to twist some arms to get the first one as my dealer isn't doing that promotion , I pointed out the Cambridge dealership is actually a bit closer for me .
    Richard
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