https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/30.aspxA Forum for Technical Help and Support on Bang & Olufsen products over 25 years old.enCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31104.93)https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/350505.aspxFri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:47 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:350505tournedos0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/350505.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=30&PostID=350505<p><blockquote><div><img src="https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/Themes/beotheme1/images/icon-quote.gif"> <strong>zuiderzee:</strong></div><div>I have a 4600 with a pair of S-35&#39;s that was serviced before I bought it 2 years ago - and sounds lovely. &nbsp;However I want to play MP3&#39;s though it and the tape input at the back doesn&#39;t seem to work (the sound quality is v poor, and only works when none of the front panel source selection buttons are depressed). &nbsp;</div></blockquote></p> <p>I suppose you&#39;re aware that the right way to use the external tape input is to switch the built-in deck off (button up) and the TAPE button down? I&#39;m willing to bet you are just using the wrong kind of adapter cable (see for example <a target="_blank" href="http://forum.beoworld.org/forums/p/42098/349481.aspx#349481">this thread</a>).</p> <p>The 4600 has an excellent amplifier, and with a pair of 45-2s, I&#39;m sure the combination would sound better than the BC9x00 with almost any choice of passive speakers.</p> <p>Get / build a correct input cable first and try with the kit you have now, I believe you&#39;ll be pleasantly surprised. S35s aren&#39;t bad at all either.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/350473.aspxThu, 15 Dec 2011 19:58:58 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:350473zuiderzee0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/350473.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=30&PostID=350473<p>I have a 4600 with a pair of S-35&#39;s that was serviced before I bought it 2 years ago - and sounds lovely. &nbsp;However I want to play MP3&#39;s though it and the tape input at the back doesn&#39;t seem to work (the sound quality is v poor, and only works when none of the front panel source selection buttons are depressed). &nbsp;</p> <p>Now that I know a little more about B&amp;O, I&#39;m faced with a choice. &nbsp;Do I pay someone to put a separate line into my 4600, and possibly upgrade to a pair of S-45.2 or would I be better going with something like a Beocentre 9300 or BeoMaster 4500 and some RedLine speakers in terms of sound quality? &nbsp;Am I likely to notice a huge difference in the quality?</p> <p>Also, if I wanted to get a&nbsp;Beocentre 9300 or BeoMaster 4500 serviced (all the capacitors replaced), how much roughly would I be looking at?</p> <p>Happy to hear your suggestions of other systems, but all I really want to do now is play MP3&#39;s (the only reason I like the 9300 or 9500 is that they look very very cool, but the 9300&#39;s are generally cheaper but I understand they sound the same).</p> <p>Thanks</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>