Hi there

I have just inherited a beomaster 1100, a beocord 100 and beogram 1100. i think this adds up to the beosystem 1100. Its literally just arrived in the house and I'm hoping someone might be able to offer me some advice

1. I don't have cassettes so I'm hoping to attach a cd player to the beomaster . This is possible isn't it?

2. I'm trying to work out how I can play mp3's via the computer (mac) and wondering how, or even if, I can do this?

3. How good a system is this? I know I should play it and see but you know what I mean

If you can help with any of this I'd be very grateful.

Andrew

Hello Andrew and welcome to the Beoworld forum!

The Beosystem 1100 is very fine indeed

1. You can use the "tape" input with a 5-pin DIN plug to RCA converter, Sounds Heavenly makes good cables.

2. You can play MP3's via iTunes, then you can use an RCA selector box, so you can switch between Mac and CD-player.

3. The Beomaster 1100 is the "Hi-Fi" range of B&O products, at line with the Beomaster 901. A fine reciever. The Beogram 1100 is also a very fine record player for the B&O novice. The Beocord is one of the very first B&O Cassette recorders, it is okay, but there is no Dolby noise reduction. Overall a good system ">

You can use the Beoworld site and beocentral.com for reference on your system

-Søren

I agree with the above. You can play CDs through the BM1100 via the Tape socket. A Beogram CDX would be a good choice. You will need an adapter cable as mentioned above.

The BM1100 is however from what I would call the Audio range which means it was designed as a more budget range with less power than the top of the range models but in a compact and easy to use format. The Hi-Fi range was represented by the BM3000 at this time. The main problem you will have with the 1100 is the paucity of connections. I wonder if an Airport Express attached to the Tape input might not be you best way forward or simply a cable from the audio out to the Tape input. You will then be able to control your music by remote.

That's him again.
The Doctor, that is. He has a way with words.
"paucity" - I had to look that one up. 

Anyway, I agree with the others. It's a fine system and hang on to that Beocord, they are
not too plentyful today and it makes the system complete. Besides, how many people are able
to play a cassette tape today ? I get lots of requests for tape and vinyl conversions to PC from
owners who regret parting with their players.

What speakers are you using ?

Martin

I do it just for you Martin!

Peter

- and I collect them.
You'll never know, one day I'll have enough to make a complete sentence that will make
no immediate sense to most non-native english speakers. It will be most educational. 

Martin

Wow thanks for your prompt replies. I have just bought the cables and converter from Steve from Sounds Heavenly (nice guy btw)

I look forward to getting this system up and running

I'm going to use some Gale  gs 210 speakers (not the best but ok)  with it but would like to find some original ones. if you have any ideas let me know.

Andrew, some Beovox 1000 speakers should go nicely.  There are some on eBay at the moment.

thanks. Got on them. Any idea what the right price is?

Andrew

Hi Andrew,

they are worth whatever anyone is prepared to pay for them  Some go for 40EUR but I've seen some on BIN for up to 400 EUR.  I love mine, a nice warm, round sound.

Dave.