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Hello Everybody
I would like to know if someone has already changed the aluminium top plate of a beosound 9000 by a white one.
This white plate is available as a part for around 300 euros.
I looked to the service manual but I am not sure if I can do it without touching to the cd mechanism.
Thanks for your help.
Best regards
OLivier
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It can be done, but it involves totally stripping down the 9000, which isn't a job for the feint hearted!
Also, remember you will also need to buy a new door glass. The glass you have now has a green tint, whereas the glass on a white 9000 is clear...
Lee
The original 1500 white BeoSound9000's were numbered on the CD clamper. Anybody in the know would see that your BeoSound9000 was not originally white.
Opman
Thanks for your answer.
My intention is not to transform my besound into a limited edition.
I don't care if my glass is tinted or not, I don't believe that this detail will really change the look and I consider that this clear glass is not a good choice because this way the glass disappears , it's a pity because it is a main part of the look.
I plan to make it changed by my b&o dealer, 140 euros all included. Correct price for less risk for me.
I will post a picture at the end of this year when it will be changed and hanged on my white wall (vertically).
Thanks
Please do we will all be looking forward to seeing this.
Hi has anybody every done this any other colour? I'm seriously thinking about dark grey (same grey as controll panel with a smooth finish) or piano black? Has anybody else ever done this? Thanks
Hi,
changed my beosound 9000 white to alu, my dealer needs about 2 hours for the work.
It was a little bit tricky because the cd-mechanism must be de- and rebuild. The clear glass-door wasn't changed.
I pay ca. 300,00 € incl. the top-plate.
The clear glass-door is necessary for the white model, because the cd-changer can't work with the other one, my dealer said.
Sorry my poor english, my last lesson is more than 40 years ago.
Ingo
BeoVision Eclipse 55“ wallmounted, BeoRemote One BT; BeoSound 9000(ex-weiss), BeoLab 9; BeoLab 8000 rot; Beosound 1 grün; BeoPlay H6; Beo4
Hi Ingo
Surprised that you have made the reverse change.
Not a bad price, unless the alu plate is less expensive. I think that it should be the case.
If the clear glass door is mandatory for the white model, fortunately, mine is not white, so I don't need to change it.
oLivier
I upload two jpeg's in my profile, have a look, maybe it's easier for a decision by yourself.
I think, the white one looks very pretty, but I change because there are little tiny marks on the plate, don't know why.
*** happens, I think the white color is not so scratch resistant, I think it's only dipping varnish, not powder-coatet.
If you want, I can look for white plate, maybe I deposit it in my cellar. For small money plus shipping value, provided that I found it back, than contact me via mail.
Thanks Ingo for your kind proposal, but I have already bought a white plate new for 172 euros.
I looked to your pictures. I found the white more pretty
With this clear glass, I have really the feeling that something is missing.
It is hardly "visible".
Well, we will see, when I will change it.
I hope that you will give your opinion.