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Hi,
So I took the plunge and bought a BeoMaster 8000 on eBay. Cosmetically it's in great condition, but I can't get it to make a peep :(
When I first turned it on all the LED's lit up, and I was able to adjust radio frequency & volume. I plugged in an iPod, but couldn't get it to output anything significant on any channel. When I turned the volume up there was a faint hint of a drum beat but nothing more than that.
I've powered it down, and back up. Now the LED's aren't lighting. Only the one on the left lights up - and changes in response to the volume knob.
EDIT: After leaving it on standby for a while and then turning it back on the LED's seem to be functioning as they should. Still no sound out of the speakers. When I plug in headphones and play music through the tape 2 channel I can hear a *very* distorted signal that's quite faint - something's working in there but it's not right.
I've read a bit on these forums about servicing these, but I think I'd be out of my depth with a soldering iron. Not sure this is the one to learn on...
Can anyone recommend anywhere I could get it professionally serviced in the UK? Ideally in the south as I'm in Reading. Any ideas on likely issues & costs? Any advice appreciated.
Thanks, Mat
Is Tim Jarman still active? My 8000 went to him just before I bought it. He's in the right area for you too.
Peter might be along to tell you whether Tim's an option. If not, then I can think of an excellent alternative in Denamrk, but shipping the 8000 might be an issue with the weight.
You could try AVA services in Crawley if they are aronf
I'll see if Tim is still interested - he does have a few things keeping him busy these days!
Peter
Tim will do it - he lives in Farnborough so close to you. Email me and I will give you his telephone number and you can organise it.
OP - take this offer up as you will not find a better person so close to you :)
Hi Peter,
That's fantastic news. I couldn't find how to PM you directly, but my email address is matwhalley@gmail.com
Thanks very much for your help,
Matthew