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Re: Beomaster 6000 Volume Control

Niels — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:55:03 GMT

Yes, I meant BeoMaster 8000 - not 9000. My apologies.

Re: Beomaster 6000 Volume Control

Copperly — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:49:34 GMT

I have both the BM 8000 and the BC 9000, You are speaking of your BM 8000, correct ? I will share with you Atlantic Systems diagnosis of the problems with my BM 8000 when it comes available.

Re: Beomaster 6000 Volume Control

Niels — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:28:43 GMT

The BM 9000 has much sentimental value to me. My dad bought it right before I was born, and I remember toying with it as a kid and listening to music with it all the time growing up. I don't know what has happened to it since then in the time it's been in storage, but it's a rare and powerful machine that generally sells for a lot of money when they do pop up for sale. I'm not sure what it's worth, but because it's non-functional at the moment, I'm unsure if any offers thrown my way will convince me to get rid of it.

Re: Beomaster 6000 Volume Control

Copperly — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:01:22 GMT

This sounds much like my scenario. I have a Beomaster 8000 that is in diagnostics right now with Atlantic Systems in Hanover MA. In the mean time, I purchased a BM 6500 and the Beogram 6500 CD. They sound great. I also have a malfunctioning BC 9000 and a BC 8004 HX Pro, neither are working. I would be interested in trading for or buying the BM 8000, should you not have the inclination to pursue repairs. I can tell you, NOT to send it to Pyramid Sound in Austin Texas.

My BC 9000 has a broken part on take up reel clutch, which is no longer available for purchase new. I purchased the 8004 HX-Pro on Ebay to replace it, but, it has more problems with it than the 9000, so I will investigate whether the 8004 can donor parts to the 9000 or not.

Re: Beomaster 6000 Volume Control

Dillen — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 03:46:52 GMT

Sounds like the belt is slipping in the volume control, that's very
common for the Beomaster 6000.
You can try cleaning the belt using IPA (isopropanol alcohol / tapehead cleaner)
and cotton buds. It will only bring a temporary solution to see if the
diagnose holds water.

I can supply an excellent reproduction belt.
Replacing is not particularly difficult.

Martin

Beomaster 6000 Volume Control

Niels — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 22:35:52 GMT

Greetings,

I've previously sought help for my malfunctioning Beomaster 8000, as it would not power on. I still don't know what the problem is and have contemplated what to do with it. In the meantime I've acquired a Beomaster 6000 from 1981 and planned on using it with my Beocord 8004 HX-Pro. Today, however, the volume control on the Beomaster 6000 failed to function properly. The volume is stuck at 30dB, and it will not go any higher or lower. I can hear the motor inside turning, but it's sluggish. Is this a relatively easy fix I can do myself, or is it something I must take to an expert? Thanks in advance.

Niels