https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/13.aspxThe main Meeting Place for BeoWorld members, and the place for General Questions, Answers and things to say! If you have any questions about anything Bang &amp; Olufsen related - please ask. If you have anything to say - please tell!enCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31104.93)https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/238210.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 07:39:51 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:238210solderon290https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/238210.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=238210<p>Should&#39;nt be a problem getting a suitable replacement capacitor.It prolly won&#39;t be exactly the same value,as they don&#39;t make them now,but an equivalent will do.</p> <p>There will be several capacitors needing replacement by now,some of which could also cause humming.The main transformer can cause a low hum,but this is more a mechanical noise,and you can feel the vibration through the casework.</p> <p>Well worth sorting out,lovely old kit,but you prolly need the help of an enthusiast,as to be fair,it&#39;s not really practical for a Dealer to be able to spend the necessary time.</p> <p>Regards,</p> <p>Nick</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/238132.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 14:59:45 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:238132PeterG0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/238132.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=238132<p> <p class="MsoNormal">Some time ago I purchased a Beomaster 3000-2 from EBay.<span>&nbsp; </span>I have spent quite a lot of time cleaning and it and trying to get it back to its original condition.<span>&nbsp; </span>It now looks fantastic and almost everything works perfectly.<span>&nbsp; </span>It is such a beautiful design and made from such amazing materials that I would love to have it functioning, as it should.<span>&nbsp; </span>The problem is that there is a constant low buzzing noise through the speakers no matter which source is used.<span>&nbsp; </span>I have tried everything that I can think of.<span>&nbsp; </span>Because I am just an enthusiast and not an expert in electronics I decided that my only option was to take it to my local B&amp;O dealers to see what they could do/advise.<span>&nbsp; </span>When Chris at Bernard Dickinson&rsquo;s, Preston had a look his diagnosis was that the &ldquo;main reservoir capacitor&rdquo; was not working and he had looked around but could not find a replacement.<span>&nbsp; </span>He has repaired my Becontree 9500 before and done a wonderful job so I feel completely confident in his years of expertise and knowledge.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">So I wondered if anyone here at Beoworld had any suggestion on where I may obtain a &ldquo;main reservoir capacitor&rdquo;.<span>&nbsp; </span>Is possible for me to purchase one anywhere or does anyone know where I could buy another 3000-2 that has a fault other than this so that I can use the two Beomasters to end up with one perfect system.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Are there any other alternatives?<span>&nbsp; </span>Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, as it has been so many times when you have helped me in the past.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Best wishes and here&rsquo;s praying</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Peter G.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> </p><div style="clear:both;"></div>