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Re: Beomaster 1900 value?

Dillen — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:20:35 GMT

As with everything else Bang & Olufsen, condition is everything.
A non-working Beomaster 1900 is not worth a lot since servicing
can be expensive and in some cases impossible since many repairshops
reject repairs to these when they discover that a repair needs to
be on discrete component level rather than modules.
Using Ebay as reference, a nice and pro serviced Beomaster 1900
can bring anything from 100-150 euros and up but it doesn't take
many scratches to bring the value down on even a fully working example.

Generally with these things, they are worth what people are prepared to pay.

Martin

Beomaster 1900 value?

tipraider — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:32:37 GMT

Thanks for eveyones help, a lamp kit has been orderd from Martin(Dillen).

As an aside, I buy quite a bit of vintage hi-fi gear from my local tips - some of which I keep - some I sell on. You'll be glad to hear that I intend to hold on to the Beomaster as I just love the iconic design and the era it evokes. Despite this, my curiosity has the better of me and I wondered if anyone could give me an idea what the current market value of a 1900 in good working and cosmetic condition is? I can't find any record of one being offered for sale on this forum and the only one I found on ebay was sold as untested for £20.

I hope this question isn't seen as bad form as I know market value does not necessarily reflect the personal enjoyment of ownership - I'm just curious I guess!

Nigel.

Re: Beomaster 1900 bulb replacement

Dillen — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:04:38 GMT

Welcome to Beoworld !

A bargain, even if dirty and non-working !
One should never throw out B&O and especially not a design icon like the Beomaster 1900.

Complete lamp kits and also capacitor kits are readily available for this model containing correct components/wattage etc.
The lamp kit comes with dis-/assembly instructions, specifically helpful when putting the Beomaster back together again.

Martin

Re: Beomaster 1900 bulb replacement

Peter — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:53:20 GMT

I would contact Dillen on site - he can help with this sort of equipment. In the case of the 1900, he can also supply you with a capacitor kit - the red ones are worth replacing whilst the lid is off!

Welcome to Beoworld.

Beomaster 1900 bulb replacement

tipraider — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:49:20 GMT

Hi all,

I've just been lucky enough to pick up a Beomaster 1900 from my local dump for the princely sum of £5! Despite it's filthy condition (and flakey veneers), I was delighted to discover that it is in working order and in fact sounds great. My only problem is that a number of the indicator bulbs are blown. I've already stripped the facias off for thorough cleaning and have accesed the bulbs in question. My problem now is in identifying and scourcing replacements of the correct specification.

Any help in this matter would be very much appreciated.

Nigel.