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Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

Søren Mexico — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:17:57 GMT

1.) here

2.) Check the transport screws

3.)Check here

MMC20S will do

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

crd101 — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:05:24 GMT

Well it all arrived today but there are a couple of problems....

1.) The 1700 has two RCA cables (one red, one black) and the 901 has two 5 pin-dins (I assume the Beogram plugs into the 'phono' port). I'm guessing I need an adapter but which one? There is also a thin black wire but the connector at the end has been cut off was this where the DIN once was? pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samlabone/6790861603/in/photostream

2.) It emits a slight scraping sound from the back of the turntable when a rotating like two things are rubbing together, any ideas what this could be? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/samlabone/6790853725/in/photostream/)

3.) I have no idea what to do with the weight of the pickup what should I set it to?

And one last thing...would a MMC 20 S-R cartridge fit the 1700?

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

Søren Mexico — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:14:50 GMT

Rich:

crd101:

Decided not to ge the Yamahas and instead got a pair of Beovox S2200 for £30. Can't find much details about them online but I heard them before I bought them and they sounded good to a causal listener like me (although i'm sure someone will tell me they are worse than the X25s ). All set now with my 901, Beogram 1700 and s2200.

Pictures, or it didn't happen!

Congratulations, thats the start, but now some bad news, you are open for the BeoVirus infection, you will now need to do this
and this and this, and then you will start getting the known symptons of the BeoVirus, you will frequently enter the auction sites looking for more Beo items, you will start counting your pocket money, and think about how much you can spend.

But as Rich mentioned, without pics it did not happen.

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

Rich — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:38:54 GMT

crd101:

Decided not to ge the Yamahas and instead got a pair of Beovox S2200 for £30. Can't find much details about them online but I heard them before I bought them and they sounded good to a causal listener like me (although i'm sure someone will tell me they are worse than the X25s ). All set now with my 901, Beogram 1700 and s2200.

Pictures, or it didn't happen!

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

tournedos — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:34:41 GMT

crd101:
although i'm sure someone will tell me they are worse than the X25s

That is technically impossible, so you should be all set now!

They are quite a bit younger than the BM901, but should otherwise be a good match and probably look fine together as well. Have fun!

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

crd101 — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:15:02 GMT

Decided not to ge the Yamahas and instead got a pair of Beovox S2200 for £30. Can't find much details about them online but I heard them before I bought them and they sounded good to a causal listener like me (although i'm sure someone will tell me they are worse than the X25s ). All set now with my 901, Beogram 1700 and s2200.

Thanks to everyone for your help and warm welcome.

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

Evan — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:58:57 GMT

CRD101, Please let me know how those speakers turn out, I am a huge Yamaha fan - especially bookshelf speakers. I highly recommend the NX-E150 speaker - brilliant.

This is what Soren is talking about \/

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

Søren Mexico — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:14:51 GMT

No adapter, but a 2 pin DIN plug, to plug it into the 901.

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

crd101 — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:10:07 GMT

One more thing...i'm thinking of getting a pair of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yamaha-ANSBP200PB-Speakers-Black/dp/B004MYFDIO as a fill in until i can my hands on a good set of b&o speakers at a good price. I just want some speakers so i can start listening to some vinyl. Would these plug into the 901 or do i need an adapter?

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

Evan — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:01:54 GMT

Yes it is, I was just providing a little trivia.

Ahhh! yes the panels, my 5000s have binding posts as well. It seems I have more BeoVox with binding posts than DIN2!

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

Søren Mexico — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:56:30 GMT

Evan:
The cona didnt have 2 pin DIN connectors at all, just a bunch of binding terminals.

The Cona is a subwoofer, and can be connected in different ways, my Bvoxs 3000 panels has binding posts.

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

Evan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:48:18 GMT

The Cona didnt have 2 pin DIN connectors at all, just a bunch of binding terminals.

I remember Peter making very good comments on the S22 way back when. These are 'quiet' speakers here on the forum. Would like to hear about these.

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

Rich — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:29:54 GMT

Søren Mexico:

nearly all Beovox has the 2 pin DIN connectors, 1 spade and one round, the spade is negative and the pin (round) is the positive (+), the BM 901 can drive nearly all of them, B&O recommended P 30, S 22, S25, but go bigger S45, S45-2, they all sound good with the 901, at the moment I use Beovox 3000 flat panel.

Of course, nothing's stopping you from changing the DIN connectors to something else.

Welcome to Beoworld. I have a pair of S45-2 and love them. There's ALWAYS at least one pair for sale on Ebay in the US.

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

tournedos — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:31:48 GMT

crd101:

One last thing, would Beovox x25 (8 ohms) work with my 901?

Yes, but those are awful speakers! At least don't pay anything for them

Re: New guy with a Beomaster 901

crd101 — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:12:06 GMT

One last thing, would Beovox x25 (8 ohms) work with my 901?