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Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

LANDSEND — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:48:28 GMT

HELLO RIDAX,WOULD YOU HAVE A MIRRORED PANEL & GLASS PANEL FOR THE BEOLINK 7000 FOR SALE.IF SO HOW MUCH WOULD THEY COST WITH POSTAGE TO SEND TO THE UK. REGARDS SEAN.

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

Jandyt — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:09:43 GMT

bentleyman:

What system do you control with ur 7000?

I use it to control the lovely White Beosystem 7000 that I won on Beoworld! I also have it connected to my (one-way) Avant via a converter. Using AV, I can read Sat and Volume on the Beolink 7000, but obviuosly not the channel number.

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

beocool — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:29:43 GMT

I use mine to control my Beosystem 7000 and Beosystem 2300. The Beosystem 2300 is an early one so it has two way communication.

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

Bentleyman — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:15:45 GMT

Oh yes i agree Jandyt completely - the 7000 is an amazing thing in good condition etc. but seems to me when something goes on it there's a fair chance these days you cant repair it - or it will cost a lot to do so if it's possible.

In comparison the MCP is fairly bland, but seem to be a lot more robust, a lot more of em around, and if it goes wrong irrepairably, u can just find another one cheap and easy on ebay (cheap compared to the 7000 that it).

What system do you control with ur 7000?

Regards,

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

ridax — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:09:56 GMT

Yes, all parts I have for the BL7000 are available for sale. Remember that replacing the mirror panel involves 2 solderings (but quite easy ones).

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

beoaddict — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:45:41 GMT

@Ridax: Would those spare glass and mirror plates be for sale? I have two BL7000, both with scratches on the plates and would like to repair them.

joop

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

Jandyt — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:33:18 GMT

I have a 7000 and love it.
I must admit though, that it's apeal is due to it's wow factor. Although the MCP is a fine piece, I don't think it has the wow of the 7000

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

Bentleyman — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:22:43 GMT

Cheers Camshaft,

On reflection then I think i'll go for an MCP 6500 - shame really coz the 7000 is super cool - but the MCP is the better option on balance i think.

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

camshaft — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:46:28 GMT

Yes bentleyman, the MCP's are very robust functionally. They can be disassembled relatively easily, and even the wheel mechanism can be taken apart and cleaned. The only problem is the hinges are often loose on ones that weren't taken care of. Unfortunately I'm guilty of having bought the last set of hinges available from b&o stock. Replacing the glass panel is possible but is by far the most difficult and time consuming repair I've ever made on a b&o item. I thought because it was a white 6500 MCP it would be worth the effort. In retrospect though I'd recommend just buying a new one if you have to replace a broken glass panel.

Austin

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

Bentleyman — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:51:22 GMT

Ok fellas

Thanks for your advice.

Although the 7000 unit is a seriously cool (& obviously still sought after piece) - it sounds to me that finding a good one in fine condition - AND KEEPING IT THAT WAY IF & WHEN IT GOES WRONG - is getting more and more difficult and expensive.

I get the distinct impression the 7000 unit can be somewhat delicate and temperamental - then often impossible (or frighteningly expensive) to repair. Right??

Would a good alternative to the 7000 be the preceding Master Control Panel 6500? I think I would be correct in saying there are still a lot more of them around, and they are more robust? easier to repair?(or replace) and above all - a LOT cheaper? I saw a MCP 6500 go on ebay the other week for 30-odd quid!

What do you guys reckon? a good alternative?

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

ridax — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:47:10 GMT

I have some parts for the Beolink 7000. But I didn't understand your error description quite... so not sure which part you would need.

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

BenSA — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:56:49 GMT

Well I am a bit disappointed because I bought a whole of B&O stuff in a box was a complete BL7000 with charger in lovely cosmetic condition. Unfortunately it is a bit faulty, the screen works fine as well as all the other lights, seems to be the touch sensitive buttons and maybe software? Has a bit of a mind of its own. So if there are no more replacement parts then its kind of worthless. Sigh....really though I'd be able to repair it.

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

ridax — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:20:30 GMT

I have some new glass and new mirror plates for the Beolink 7000. I have BL7000 remote in very good condition as well (mirror plate without any faults, glass without any faults and display backlight bright) and only 514 Euro + shipping...

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

mr_anders_son — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:13:12 GMT

I have one for sale in mint condition - front panel is new

With deskcharger

price: 515EUR + shippingcost

Anyone?

Re: Beolink 7000 - remote controller

Xseries — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:01:54 GMT

Batteries yes, other spares no longer! If the PC boards stop then it is beyond repair now. The replacement glass and panels are not available either.

Price £300-500 depending on condition....

Brian