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Looking for help in deciding what to do with older B&O components. Own Beomaster 8000 that has had one expensive repair and recently failed again. I have a Beocord 9000 (not working) and a working Beogram 8002. A local service tech has suggested a trade for the above components plus $400 USD and providing me with a working Beocenter 9000. He tells me the technology in the 9000 is superior and it should meet my needs very nicely. I am looking for advice on whether this is a good trade and if the 9000 is a good unit. I am a bit reluctant to give up my Beogram but confess that I rarely use it. I also have a new MCC 1 cartridge and system remote. Any opinions would be much appreciated. Also have Beovox MS 1502, S45, CX100s and CX50s. Thank you.
So he wants you to give him a Beomaster 8000, Beocord 9000 and your Beogram 8002 (plus MMC1) cartridge plus $400.00 USD in trade for a Beocenter 9000? That isn't a good deal at all. I have a couple of Beocenter 9500 and 9300 units and none of them were over $200 USD. Where do you live in the US (send my a private message via Beoworld).-sonavor
sonavor: So he wants you to give him a Beomaster 8000, Beocord 9000 and your Beogram 8002 (plus MMC1) cartridge plus $400.00 USD in trade for a Beocenter 9000? That isn't a good deal at all. I have a couple of Beocenter 9500 and 9300 units and none of them were over $200 USD. Where do you live in the US (send my a private message via Beoworld).-sonavor
Agree with Sonavor - terrible deal.. Basically a rip off. I have a pair of Beocenter 9000 and while I like them i too paid less than $200 for them.
A working 8002 and "new" MMC1 is easily worth, what, $600? However, there's no such thing as a new MMC1. Any more info on your cartridge?
Here's a third US resident that says find another person to deal with.
Rich: A working 8002 and "new" MMC1 is easily worth, what, $600? However, there's no such thing as a new MMC1. Any more info on your cartridge? Here's a third US resident that says find another person to deal with.
The MS 150's are worth almost as much as well. With new surrounds maybe more. I know a fella from vancouver who would make a nice offer if they are in good cosmetic condition.
Sadly the Beocord 9000, (which was one of the very best B&O ever made) even if it is repaired wont fetch much. Broken you would have a hard time finding any interested buyers.
Ricardo: Sadly the Beocord 9000, (which was one of the very best B&O anyone ever made) even if it is repaired wont fetch much. Broken you would have a hard time finding any interested buyers.
Sadly the Beocord 9000, (which was one of the very best B&O anyone ever made) even if it is repaired wont fetch much. Broken you would have a hard time finding any interested buyers.
Fixed that for ya.
I would want that whole system, working or not, if I had another room that needed a stereo.
Thank you for your reply confirming that this is not such a great deal. The MMC1 is real. It may be one that received at factory in Denmark on a visit in late 80s. Not sure if that makes a difference.
Tried to attach pic of cartridge in original package but see it didn't attach.
beogirl177: Thank you for your reply confirming that this is not such a great deal. The MMC1 is real. It may be one that received at factory in Denmark on a visit in late 80s. Not sure if that makes a difference.
B&O haven't made cartridges in many years - I'm sure the MMC1 is real I just knew it wasn't "new." A new, old stock (NOS) MMC1 may or may not work. The rubber in the suspension hardens over time, so a cartridge can't last forever. Still, you should be able to get a good amount for the cartridge on a certain well-known auction site.
It sounds like you have the whole 8000 system set, including the MS150-2 speakers. Do you also have the B&O cabinet that went with them? A restored Beogram 8002 goes for around $1000 - $1200 by itself (no cartridge). That is completely restored though as opposed to just a working, non-restored turntable. Those prices jump all over the place. The MMC1 is worth quite a bit. Of course it depends on how much wear it has on it. It is common for the suspension to need rework after all these years. The cost of that repair can be from $150 to $300 depending on which cartridge repair service you use. Whatever you do, make sure you keep it protected. If the turntable currently doesn't work correctly I would remove the cartridge and keep it in its storage case.
-sonavor