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Great find my friend. My god, your more worse than me. I wonder what your total collection looks like.
Brengen & Ophalen
Dennis:The BeoMaster 4401 looks to be in pretty good condition under all of the dirt.
A nice find indeed. You can now apply for the elite 4401 club !
valve1: Dennis:The BeoMaster 4401 looks to be in pretty good condition under all of the dirt. A nice find indeed. You can now apply for the elite 4401 club !
Jealous! But I thought BM4401 meant black finish?!?!
Rich:Jealous! But I thought BM4401 meant black finish?!?!
Me too, (both in jealous and colour) but I am sure a 4401 owner will be onto this post haste.
I believe a few have now been found which have silver finishes! Very interesting find though Dennis!
@Leslie
I will see if I can take some pictures of the equipment I have on display at some point. Because of the size of my collection and my room only being 12,5 square meters, most of it is packed away.
@Everyone
There was a thread about another silver BeoMaster 4401 about 1,5 year ago, which I think is the only other one we know of. I believe that it is in Martins (Dillen) possession now. The thread about it can be found here.
/Dennis
Dennis: I doubt that anyone made a trip to the UK to buy a pair of BV3800s, but I could be wrong of course!
I doubt that anyone made a trip to the UK to buy a pair of BV3800s, but I could be wrong of course!
One didn't have to.Thanks to Peter (and Frede), I am now the proud owner of a very nice pair of Beovox 3800 on trumpet stands. sothat makes at least two pairs in Denmark. I can probably find a spare midrange driver if you need.I also have the Beomaster 2300 and a nice pair of Beovox C2300, neither not exactly common in Denmark.
Martin
Dillen: I also have the Beomaster 2300 and a nice pair of Beovox C2300, neither not exactly common in Denmark. Martin
I also have the Beomaster 2300 and a nice pair of Beovox C2300, neither not exactly common in Denmark.
Did I read it correct: Beovox C2300? Never heard.
Picture please
Vintage Bang & Olufsen
the_o_master: Dillen: I also have the Beomaster 2300 and a nice pair of Beovox C2300, neither not exactly common in Denmark. Martin Did I read it correct: Beovox C2300? Never heard. Picture please
They look like black Beovox C40 but were rebadged for selling with the Beomaster 2300, mainly exported to the Netherlands.I also have the Beocenter 3600 and a Beomaster 3000 with inclusion of AM, a Type LV speaker (three-way version of Type L) andmany other uncommon pieces.Some day, I will get around to doing some photos.
Dillen: the_o_master: Dillen: I also have the Beomaster 2300 and a nice pair of Beovox C2300, neither not exactly common in Denmark. Martin Did I read it correct: Beovox C2300? Never heard. Picture please They look like black Beovox C40 but were rebadged for selling with the Beomaster 2300, mainly exported to the Netherlands.I also have the Beocenter 3600 and a Beomaster 3000 with inclusion of AM, a Type LV speaker (three-way version of Type L) andmany other uncommon pieces.Some day, I will get around to doing some photos. Martin
Oh I see. In the meantime Dr. Google found few pictures for me, optically really same as CX-40. Actually there is a pair of them in Netherlands for sale. Maybe they are interesting for our NL-members:
http://www.marktplaats.nl/a/audio-tv-en-foto/luidsprekers/m841127289-beovox-c2300.html
Thanks Martin.
BR / Theomaster
P.S But the pictures of Type LV speaker would be of course very interesting to see some day ...
I found a pair of the beautiful Beovox 3000 mk II at the local flea market (“Myrorna”, “the Ants”, an activity at the Salvation Army). The cabinets are made of beautiful jacaranda/rosewood/palisander and in very good shape, like the fronts. When I engaged them to Beocenter 7700. (the equipment I use most for the moment) there were sound from only one of them. Error diagnosis leaded me to open the DIN-connector were I had to solder a loose cable.
I devoted the evening to comparing the recent acquisition with Beovox S4500 and S80.2. BV3000 mk II won…
Does anyone have a badge for this speaker? One is missing.
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Ttoday my dream become true ...
I had to drive 400km to pick up this old guy and to wake him up after years...
It was a rainy day and he got a nice plastic bag over his head ...
But than on the way home the sun came out and I made a stop to check if it is real
I opened the tailgate of my Citrus Picasso and the amp enjoyed the sun too.
tamtapir: Does anyone have a badge for this speaker? One is missing.
Like you don't already have everything )-/ ha ha!
Jacques
And as I came to home, very tired but happy, I let the amp play the one nice song from L. Cohen ("Dance me to the end of world") to me... I was ready for the bed...
chartz: tamtapir: Does anyone have a badge for this speaker? One is missing. Like you don't already have everything )-/ ha ha!
Everything - but one single badge.
But seriously, I really don't have everything. But it seems that I live in a place and in a time were those things doesn't have a value for anyone but me.
the_o_master: But than on the way home sun came out and I made a stop to check if it is real I opened the tailgate of my Citrus Picasso and he loved the sun too ...
But than on the way home sun came out and I made a stop to check if it is real
I opened the tailgate of my Citrus Picasso and he loved the sun too ...
THIS is some kind of piece!
Lovely! Congratulations!
tamtapir: But seriously, I really don't have everything. But it seems that I live in a place and in a time were those things doesn't have a value for anyone but me. /***
Don't underestimate hubots. Unless you are one.
chartz: tamtapir: But seriously, I really don't have everything. But it seems that I live in a place and in a time were those things doesn't have a value for anyone but me. /*** Don't underestimate hubots. Unless you are one.
We are the best kind of half-humans.
tamtapir: the_o_master: THIS is some kind of piece! Lovely! Congratulations! /***
the_o_master:
Thanks a lot.
Now there are (at the moment ) only 4 B&O models more, which I want to have in my collection.
Then I have to hibernate my hobby...
BR
tamtapir:But seriously, I really don't have everything. But it seems that I live in a place and in a time were those things doesn't have a value for anyone but me.
Right time and place by the sound of it
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Where did you get those?
Wouter
I´ve got it from a dying old man in Uppsala, Sweden.
He bought an equipment comprising Beolab 5000, Beomaster 5000, 2 x Beovox 5000 and 2500 Cube (but not Beogram 3000) 1968 and used the things right to until for two years ago. When he recently got his death sentence (lung cancer, COPD. Do not smoke, kids!) he advertised the remaining parts (his daughter ”burnt up” the Beolab many years ago) on that national ad site “Blocket”. He wanted an offer, so I gave a bid that he accepted. This Saturday I drove my SAAB from Örebro to Uppsala (175 km single way) in order to retrieve the things. The man served coffee and told some stories about the B&O-, played his music for me and shed a tear when I wore away the things.
Thank you Leif, for the confidence. I will take care of your stuff as good as you have done.
we tend to forget there is more to design than designing.
Great story, good to hear it has gone to someone who will treasure it as well!
X 2.
Best regards
René
What a nice but also sad story. Good for the Beosystem to get in the good hands but sad to hear one old school B&O-person will left us...
Anyhow congratulation for the beautiful set!
If I am not wrong you already own a Beosystem 5000 now you have the cubes too. Please let us know your impressions about sound with and without cubes.
Theomaster
A sad story, but fortunately its current custodian will treat the system with care and it will be used. If not, you have my address.
Check the sales section of this Forum.
Ralf
Living Room: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-2 (Center), Beolab 9 (Fronts), Beolab 8000 (Rears), no Subwoofer. Screen: Sony KD-85XH9096Dining Room: Beosound Essence MK II with Beolab 4000 on stands, fed by Amazon Echo Show 8Home Cinema: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-4 (Center), Beolab 1 (Fronts), Beolab 4000 (Rears). Projector: Sony VPL-HW55Home Office: Beosystem 3, Beolab 7-4, Beolab 5000, Screen: Sony KD-55XH9005 on Beovision 7-40 stand, ML to Beosound 9000 MK3 and Beosound 5/Beomaster 5 (1 TB SSD version)Bedroom: Sony KD-65XH9077, Beosound Essence MK II with Beolab 6002 and Beolab 11 (all white, wall-mounted)
In storage: Beolab 5000/Beomaster 5000 (1960s).
Wouter: A sad story, but fortunately its current custodian will treat the system with care and it will be used. If not, you have my address.
It is a sad story but I promised Leif to take good care of the stuff and I will. Right now I´m listening to Ry Cooder "Jazz" from CD. I have connected the two BV 5000 to my "old" (is there any new ones?) Beolab 5000 and the BV 2500 cube to the BV 5000 and I have to say that it sounds fantastic. The cubes makes the stereo "picture" distinct an crisp but I dont think that the tweeters in the BV 5000 are disabled when cubes are connected. Have I dreamed or have I read that somewere?
In an other place in this site I have put an ad for some stuff I not longer need, It is two other BV 2500 cube, my beloved pair of BV 4000 and two (!) Beomaster 5000, in two differnet veneers. The two BV 2500 must go fast or not at all: I´ve read on Fredes site about how to set up a system with 4 BV 2500...
Suddenly I feel that theres very feew more B&O-items that I need. Maybe a Beogram 3000 from the sixties..... and.... and....
Nice story D""ck, and a we know you will take good care of the unfortunate guys items.
you dont need anything more to your collection, but there are always something that it would be nice to have, as you are under heavy influence of the BeoVirus, it will never stop, You may sell off, lend away, gift away, or scrap some items, but there will always be these nice to have, but dont need items.
BTW, give the seller our greetings, from all of us on the vintage forum, he found the right buyer. Maybe he will be a member of Beoworld for his time left in this wonderful world.
Collecting Vintage B&O is not a hobby, its a lifestyle.
Søren Mexico: BTW, give the seller our greetings, from all of us on the vintage forum, he found the right buyer. Maybe he will be a member of Beoworld for his time left in this wonderful world.
Very good idea Soren!
Welcome to the club of Beolab 5000 owners Tam!
chartz: Welcome to the club of Beolab 5000 owners Tam!
Thank you! Were do I get my free bumper sticker?
tamtapir: The cubes makes the stereo "picture" distinct an crisp but I dont think that the tweeters in the BV 5000 are disabled when cubes are connected. Have I dreamed or have I read that somewhere?
The cubes makes the stereo "picture" distinct an crisp but I dont think that the tweeters in the BV 5000 are disabled when cubes are connected. Have I dreamed or have I read that somewhere?
I don't think you dreamed, I've read this somewhere as well!
tamtapir: In an other place in this site I have put an ad for some stuff I not longer need, It is two other BV 2500 cube, my beloved pair of BV 4000 and two (!) Beomaster 5000, in two differnet veneers. The two BV 2500 must go fast or not at all: I´ve read on Fredes site about how to set up a system with 4 BV 2500... /***
Thanks for the info, I missed this somehow but unfortunately it's out of my current financial means.
tamtapir: chartz: Welcome to the club of Beolab 5000 owners Tam! Thank you! Were do I get my free bumper sticker?
Those are extremely rare. You need the Thorens Beogram 3000 to get one I hear.
tamtapir: chartz: Welcome to the club of Beolab 5000 owners Tam! Thank you! Were do I get my free bumper sticker? /***
No bumper sticker, but a bum tattoo #Bigger is Better"
Wouter: tamtapir: The cubes makes the stereo "picture" distinct an crisp but I dont think that the tweeters in the BV 5000 are disabled when cubes are connected. Have I dreamed or have I read that somewhere? I don't think you dreamed, I've read this somewhere as well! tamtapir: In an other place in this site I have put an ad for some stuff I not longer need, It is two other BV 2500 cube, my beloved pair of BV 4000 and two (!) Beomaster 5000, in two differnet veneers. The two BV 2500 must go fast or not at all: I´ve read on Fredes site about how to set up a system with 4 BV 2500... /*** Thanks for the info, I missed this somehow but unfortunately it's out of my current financial means.
Dont be sad. In Sweden we have a new goverment that will get us all to the same level.