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  • 05-19-2011 10:31 AM

    • Dave0280
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    Beogram 4500 compatible with a Beomaster 3500?

    Hi all - I've acquired over time a Beocord 3500, a Beomaster 3500 and recently a Beogram 4500 CD. Will the 4500 seemlessly go into the setup. The tops are pretty tired on all so i'm thinking a restoration project and possibly a chrome finish for all or paint all the tops gloss white like i've seen on a thread on here and it looked fantastic.

    Dave

    Dave - Birmingham, UK
  • 05-19-2011 11:05 AM In reply to

    Re: Beogram 4500 compatible with a Beomaster 3500?

    Hello Dave,

    according to the service manual there's no difference between CD3500 and CD4500 except the 3 mechanical parts chassis, cover & top plate.

    So this should run smoothly

       Gunther

     

  • 05-19-2011 11:29 AM In reply to

    Re: Beogram 4500 compatible with a Beomaster 3500?

    I confirm that the only difference is the cosmetic finish. They are 100% interchangeable.

    Regards Graham

  • 05-19-2011 11:54 AM In reply to

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    Re: Beogram 4500 compatible with a Beomaster 3500?

    Fantastic - thanks gents, look forward to a little restoration project....

    Dave - Birmingham, UK
  • 05-19-2011 12:00 PM In reply to

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    Re: Beogram 4500 compatible with a Beomaster 3500?

    Glad you liked the white 4500 project. I say do it! Yes -  thumbs up

    Your thread has reminded me, I need to finish some things on my 4500 pieces.

    Evan

     

  • 05-19-2011 3:15 PM In reply to

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    Re: Beogram 4500 compatible with a Beomaster 3500?

    Dave0280:

    The tops are pretty tired on all so i'm thinking a restoration project and possibly a chrome finish

    I'm pretty certain that the 3500 panels are polished underneath the grey paint. I seem to recall a Beoworld member stripping the paint off with nitromorse paint stripper to obtain a match for the 4500 components. Obviously no abrasive papers or substances were used to do this as that would completely ruin the polished surface.

    Chris.

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  • 05-19-2011 6:13 PM In reply to

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    Re: Beogram 4500 compatible with a Beomaster 3500?

    Great alternative Chris.

    There is a picture of a 3500 Master that was converted this way in the Flash your B&O thread.

    Evan

     

  • 05-25-2011 2:49 AM In reply to

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    Re: Beogram 4500 compatible with a Beomaster 3500?

    Thats interesting as on closer inspection the 4500 panel is pretty good (8/10) so i wouldn't mind having a go at trying to get the others back to the polished finish.... Nitromors is a pain to source where i am - would cellulose stripper do the job?

    A user called A2bur put a thread on this on the old forum - anyone point me in the right direction as i'm going to have a go.....

    Thanks guys

    Dave - Birmingham, UK
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