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Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

Eugene — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:52:57 GMT

A setup I sometime have used is a Beomaster 3000, Beogram 3000 and CDX from the mid 80's along with a set of Redlines. works well and looks good together

Not as versatile as the other sets mentioned but as a stand alone system it is just fine.

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

beocool — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:24:00 GMT

sodoi18:

To my knowledge beomaster 4500 can power a beolab. Am I wrong?

You're right!

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

sodoi18 — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:10:37 GMT

To my knowledge beomaster 4500 can power a beolab. Am I wrong?

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

Jonathan — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:08:10 GMT

I would consider a Beomaster 6500 or 7000. The reason for this is that they are a bit more flexible. You can use passive or active speakers, so if you decide to upgrade to Beolabs you'll be ready..

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

Medogsfat — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:54:21 GMT

j0hnbarker:

The 4500 is certainly a good looking Beomaster, with the 5500 less so in my opinion

No doubt about it - the 4500 is much better looking than the box which is the 5500 and will sit really well even as a stand alone unit. Performance wise (for passive speakers) though the 5500 beats it.

The 4500 isn't lacking in inputs either :- Phono, 2 X tapes, Aux & CD, all are 7 pin DIN though. Either tapes or the Aux input will be fine for an iPod connection.

$200 is a very good price for one, but as has already been pointed out, cosmetics are really important when it comes to price with these.

Chris.

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

burantek — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:32:18 GMT

In the states... I would consider that on the low side.

Buy the best one you can afford. Cosmetics are key to these as the mirrored panels do not hold up well. Look at them the wrong way and they will scratch!

Pay attention to the SW level as mentioned. Not that the 1-way systems are bad, but you may regret it later should you ever buy a BL5000 or 7000.

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

sodoi18 — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:24:18 GMT

After all the inputs I am leaning towards a 4500. How much max, I should plan to spend..Is $200 high?

Any Ideas?

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

Spiros — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:18:19 GMT

oopppps I just came back to see all these posts!!! Bottom line.......... all of them are unique and great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! quite confusing I assume!!

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

j0hnbarker — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:03:49 GMT

sodoi18:

certainly looks are important.

Form what I have read here the flat beomaster 4500 and beomaster 5500 are top on the list.

The 4500 is certainly a good looking Beomaster, with the 5500 less so in my opinion (though it is more versatile as Chris pointed out). There are a couple of nice shots of the 4500 in the 'Flash Your B&O' thread. You might also see some other nice shots of other Beomasters in situ that you might find interesting as you contemplate what you would like to buy :)

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

sodoi18 — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00:19 GMT

certainly looks are important.

Form what I have read here the flat beomaster 4500 and beomaster 5500 are top on the list.

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

j0hnbarker — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:51:04 GMT

sodoi18:

With requirement to play beovox rl 60.2 speakers and input from a ipod, which will be a good one to get?

Are looks a key thing for you, in terms of either fitting into an existing interior and/or making a statement? Some Beomasters are more attractive than others...

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

Medogsfat — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:24:17 GMT

For pure versatilty you cannot beat the Beomaster 5500. Loads of inputs which are mirrored with DIN & RCA sockets. A very good amp & will match the RL60.2's very well.

Can be controlled with any of the remotes (except the Beolink 5000) from a Beolink 1000 onwards. I have one which I use for all sorts of applications - from using as part of a system 5500 to testing other equipment. You can add other components at your liesure as with the 4500.

Chris.

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

burantek — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:49:46 GMT

sodoi18:

Its little confusing to see names for products not matching the family names...check this link

The Beomaster 4500 is listed under 1900 family..and there is one beomaster 4400 under 3000 family

They are both correct.

You are looking at two completely different animals. Both excellent in their own way.

The 4400 is perhaps one of the best BM's ever made and is outstanding on its own.

The 4500 is the last of the "flats" and highly desired. Wall mountable and can be joined by the rest of the BS4500. You want at least SW2.1 so that you have 2-way.

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

sodoi18 — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:45:00 GMT

Its little confusing to see names for products not matching the family names...check this link

http://beocentral.com/receivers

The Beomaster 4500 is listed under 1900 family..and there is one beomaster 4400 under 3000 family

Re: Which Beomaster amplifier to get?

sodoi18 — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:40:47 GMT

Thanks Soren,

I started reading on it... They seem to be a lot different then common.