Hi Martin, Here are a few pictures of the M-100s. Do any of these help you determine why I have a pair without the overload protection LED? Could the serial number mean that these were the first pair of M-100s produced?? What do the first three numbers (144) designate? The serial numbers on my S-75s start with 177..... Thanks for your help, Aaron

Hey guys, My father just picked up a near mint pair of M-100s with stands. I'm away at school so he let me know of his find, but I found something interesting when he was describing them to me. There is no overload protection light at the bottom of each speaker. In fact there is no bottom strip across the front whatsoever. The grille cloth meets

Okay, Just curious... I picked up a pair of Penta IIs in great shape with the original sorrounds which are still not tacky and was hoping to prolong the inevitable foam rot. At what point do you start to think about replacing the foam? When it starts to get tacky, or when holes begin to develop? Hopefully I'll have several years of enjoyment before

Great! Thanks for the reply, Graham. Regards, Aaron

Hi everyone, I recently heard from a friend that foam woofer surrounds can be preserved by applying a product such ArmorAll vinyl protectant or vegetable oil on them. Is there truth to this? Regards, Aaron

Hi guys, I read on beocentral that passive speakers can be used with the Beocenter 2500 when connected to an MCL 2P amp. Can passive speakers also be used on the Ouverture/4000 with the MCL 2P? Regards, Aaron

Hi everyone, A few months back, I picked a CD 50 with the optional CD Terminal remote control. It was part of a lot of various B&O gear and basically got it for nothing. When I tried it for the first time, the CD tray would not open but I could here the motor working. Upon opening the unit up, I discovered that the belt had disintegrated and snapped

Thanks for the response! I am relieved that its only static electricity. I thought it might be a static charge, and I am glad that you have confirmed this! Thanks, Aaron

Hi everyone, Last weekend, my father and I purchased a second Beosystem 6500. While testing out the Beocord at the seller's home, I noticed that when I engaged fast forward or rewind with the loading drawer open, small sparks came from the capstans approximately every five seconds or so. I thought it might have been some sort of a short and figured

Thanks for all the advice and talking me off the ledge! I think I'll sit tight for a while and see how badly they want to get rid of them. Thanks, Aaron