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/330508.aspxTue, 05 Jul 2011 11:07:47 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:330508..........0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/330508.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=330508<p>I just mean that they are old now and many have a few niggles - For instance cutting out at high volumes when driving more powerful speakers (eg Penta&#39;s) if the caps are tired.&nbsp;</p> <p>I&#39;m no electronics engineer so somebody else will be able to advise you better but as long as yours is fine you should be OK! I am just a bit of a pedant and like my older equipment to be periodically maintained/serviced!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/330507.aspxTue, 05 Jul 2011 11:03:38 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:330507Paul0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/330507.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=330507<p>thanks.&nbsp; when you say well-sorted, what do you mean?&nbsp; Do you think that working amps need periodic servicing?&nbsp; is there somethings in solid state engineering that needs replaced after several years?&nbsp; </p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/330506.aspxTue, 05 Jul 2011 11:00:06 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:330506..........0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/330506.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=330506<p>Not from NYC but I can confirm that Penta&#39;s do sound very nice indeed with a well-sorted 5500 amplifier!&nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry I can&#39;t be of any more help!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/330451.aspxMon, 04 Jul 2011 22:37:19 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:330451Paul0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/330451.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=330451<p>Hello Folks:&nbsp; before I go investing in more b and o speakers. I was wondering if anyone in the city has pentas.&nbsp; If so, would you be willing to have me hear them before I take the plunge?&nbsp; I&#39;d be using them with a beomaster 5500, beogram 1700 and 5000, and matching beocord.&nbsp; Has anyone used this amp with high end modern speakers like the vienna acousics beethoven concert grands or any other modern passive towers?&nbsp; how do you folk feel about mixing vintage and new?</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>