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Re: 9000, Beogram, Penta

CTB — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 01:06:23 GMT

Thank you Evan. Great input and really gets me pointed in the right direction.

Re: 9000, Beogram, Penta

Evan — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:48:16 GMT

Hello, welcome to BeoWorld!

1- The four midrange drivers are likely due for re-foaming if they haven't been already. The next most common exercise is replacing the capacitors in the crossovers.

2- Off the top of my head the MK 3 BS9000 sticks out because it has the N.Music or N.Radio feature. Good if you have BeoPort, BeoMedia or some other digital source.

3- From what I hear (from people here on the site!), that would be the tangential 4000's from the 1970's. Maybe just as good, there are the 8000's and 9XXX.

9000, Beogram, Penta

CTB — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:45:34 GMT

Just purchased used Penta III's. They are in excellent shape cosmetically and sound great. I am currently driving them with a 4000 music system.

I have three questions I would appreciate input on;

1- What are the common repair concerns on the Penta's that I should be looking or listening for?

2- I want to upgrade to a 9000 music system. I can save many dollars by purchasing used. Any compelling reasons to buy new, advantages of a Mark I, II, or III, and any used dealers to stay away from?

3- Finally, I want to add a turntable. What is considered B&O's best turntable as I begin my search.

Thanks