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Hi,
been looking at a BS9000 for some time and am interestdz in your opinion regarding what MK I should buy.
I am not interested in N music as I will have an Airport Express connected to the Aux for streaming.
I have heard that the quality of MK2-3 is better than Mk1 - correct?
I have also understood that the Cd mechanism of the Mk2 is available as a spare part on eBay as it is a common one but the Mk3 is not as available and that B&O has bought all that was left?
Also, should I go for a serviced or non-serviced one?
From what I have gathered, a non-serviced Mk 2 would be the best option based on quality and serviceability and wanted to get your opinion.
Br
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BeoBoy68:I have a new Mk 2 to sale with his Aluminium stand. Please contact me by private message if you are interested. Thank you.
Thanks, sent you a mail.
However, I am still wanting advice and I believe you are biased .
Also have an offer for a MKI - is this worth buying?
Would really appreciate some guidance.
Rivenflush: BeoBoy68:I have a new Mk 2 to sale with his Aluminium stand. Please contact me by private message if you are interested. Thank you. Thanks, sent you a mail. However, I am still wanting advice and I believe you are biased . Also have an offer for a MKI - is this worth buying? Would really appreciate some guidance.
I've had all of them. Avoid the Mk Is at all costs unless it's a practical giveaway price. Should almost *anything* electrical ever need servicing you will find yourself having a very difficult time sourcing parts from anywhere as the unit's insides are almost completely different in many respect than Mk 2 and 3.
If having had servicing means that a Mark 2 would have been brought up to Mark 3 laser standards, then yes, I would suggest a NON-serviced Mk 2. Mark 3 is the latest, but as has been noted here before, the laser assembly is not a commonly available part outside of B&O themselves. When they run out, that's it.
I have a Mk I, never experienced any other. Had to have the glass replaced after it fell off, and the laser replaced about 7 or 8 yrs ago. Still works fine. If it gets unrepairable I'm going to be a sad person as I love it as much today as I did when I got it ca. 1997.
Do yourself a favor though, either get a Playmaker (what I use) or an outboard DAC to run the Airport thru. The DAC and analog circuits in tha Airport are a long way from being high performance, there is a pretty substantial difference between it and say a Playmaker.
Jeff
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Ok this gets me worried about the MK1 then. I have a decent offer for a used MK1 which never has been serviced (Is this a bad or good thing). Even though the price is good it would be a lot of money if it breaks down in 1-2 years.
Actually, it would be an Apple TV 1st gen that the BS9000 would be connected to. Do not know if it makes any difference. The music I stream is Spotify (320 kbps) so it is not CD quality to begin with.
I have been thinking of getting an external DAC like the Cambridge DacMagic but maybe one should go for the Playmaker instead?
Rivenflush: Ok this gets me worried about the MK1 then. I have a decent offer for a used MK1 which never has been serviced (Is this a bad or good thing). Even though the price is good it would be a lot of money if it breaks down in 1-2 years. Actually, it would be an Apple TV 1st gen that the BS9000 would be connected to. Do not know if it makes any difference. The music I stream is Spotify (320 kbps) so it is not CD quality to begin with. I have been thinking of getting an external DAC like the Cambridge DacMagic but maybe one should go for the Playmaker instead?
I think the additional cost of the Mk2 is worth it. While it is possible that the Mk1 will not need anything outside of the laser, you can not be absolutely sure of this. And if an internal part fails you will pretty much have a paperweight unless you can find either a donor 9000 Mk1, or someone who happens to have parts on hand to fix it. A non serviced Mk 1 is not a benefit in my opinion the way it potentially is with a Mk 2.
Playdrv4me: I think the additional cost of the Mk2 is worth it. While it is possible that the Mk1 will not need anything outside of the laser, you can not be absolutely sure of this. And if an internal part fails you will pretty much have a paperweight unless you can find either a donor 9000 Mk1, or someone who happens to have parts on hand to fix it. A non serviced Mk 1 is not a benefit in my opinion the way it potentially is with a Mk 2.
Ok, so a MK2 is better than an MK1 then. So what about an MK3?
Rivenflush: Playdrv4me: I think the additional cost of the Mk2 is worth it. While it is possible that the Mk1 will not need anything outside of the laser, you can not be absolutely sure of this. And if an internal part fails you will pretty much have a paperweight unless you can find either a donor 9000 Mk1, or someone who happens to have parts on hand to fix it. A non serviced Mk 1 is not a benefit in my opinion the way it potentially is with a Mk 2. Ok, so a MK2 is better than an MK1 then. So what about an MK3?
Mk3 is fine, except that I have the same concern you did. When the supply of Mk3 lasers dries up, what if there are really no more to be found easily (or cheaply)? If you get a Mark 3, then make sure it has been SERVICED as recently as possible so that you have the newest laser possible in it. But be aware that if it ever goes bad in the future you may have a hard time getting the laser replaced. The Mark 2 seems to be the best balance of repairability and cost.
Ok, so a MK2 it will be then. Thanks for all your replies.