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Hello everyone!
This past Friday I received my first ever BeoWorld Prize! Very exciting.
It arrived in an original B&O box no less!
And here is my prize, a BeoMaster 1000!
This thread will start with the light work of converting to be used here it the US (which is really just a mains plug change).
Hopefully later this will evolve into a full restoration.
THANK YOU BEOWORLD!!!
Beo4 'til I die!
Congratulations Evan! No voltage selector on this oldy?
Brengen & Ophalen
Congratulations Evan! I'm sure you'll like it
--mika
Leslie: Congratulations Evan! No voltage selector on this oldy?
Thank you Leslie! Yes there is, I just need to buy a new plug to adapt the mains cord.
tournedos: Congratulations Evan! I'm sure you'll like it
Thanks Mika! I'm already dreaming of some smooth 60's vintage tonality.
Very cool.
My very first Beo, bought new in 1969, together with a BG 1000 and Beovox 1000, 1971 I sold it to get money to buy a car.
Collecting Vintage B&O is not a hobby, its a lifestyle.
I have either lost my mind (hahaha to all future repliers) or your prize lost a FEW NUMBERS in customs?
Did you "regrade" to match your BG?
Søren Mexico: My very first Beo, bought new in 1969, together with a BG 1000 and Beovox 1000, 1971 I sold it to get money to buy a car.
I plan on pairing mine with my pair of BV2600s. I also need to date mine!
ɓʋɾɑɳɫɘɮ: I have either lost my mind (hahaha to all future repliers) or your prize lost a FEW NUMBERS in customs? Did you "regrade" to match your BG?
I was wondering if anyone would notice!!
There was a slight mix up at the BeoWorld HQ and I was sent a BM1K.
Evan: ɓʋɾɑɳɫɘɮ: I have either lost my mind (hahaha to all future repliers) or your prize lost a FEW NUMBERS in customs? Did you "regrade" to match your BG? I was wondering if anyone would notice!! There was a slight mix up at the BeoWorld HQ and I was sent a BM1K.
I forget nothing. Idiotic eidetic memory, they claim.
What were we talking about?
Well, considering your gear -I think it is the better match!
I love these little 1000's -having had one on my nightstand for many a year. Just about perfect for a small study/office, etc...
In my room/study/office I have no less than 3 separate stereo systems each with their own sources and speakers. It's going to be tough to make a spot for the 1000, but it will happen!
I have to say I'm very anxious to hear it. Very curious about the early transistor systems.
With the recent progression/direction of my collection, I am beginning to see valves on the horizon!
Your BG 1202 will fit right in there, But your prize was BM 1900 ???
mexking:Your BG 1202 will fit right in there, But your prize was BM 1900 ???
Evan: I am happy to accept any prize, so I'm going to keep the 1000. I think I am more anxious to work on the 1000 anyway! :-D
It's quite useful actually! I know you're not too hot for radio, but one of the gramophone inputs has no RIAA, so you'll have two line level inputs and the other phono input for other sources. It's relatively easy to place (for a B&O receiver) and sounds nice too!
Maybe it was a divine intervention, me sending the wrong prize... Either way, it's the first time I've ever done it in the history of the draw, and i rather wanted the ground to open up and let me disappear down it when Evan thanked me for the Beomaster 1000..
That particular unit was destined for the Christmas Draw as it has had one owner from new who bought it for his 40th Birthday and cherished it ever since. He even kept the original box for when he moved house, but never did - it just sat wrapped in a blanket in his garage.
Evan, enjoy!
Lee
9 LEE:That particular unit was destined for the Christmas Draw as it has had one owner from new who bought it for his 40th Birthday and cherished it ever since. He even kept the original box for when he moved house, but never did - it just sat wrapped in a blanket in his garage.
Tulloch unearthed it when he moved the XJ?
ɓʋɾɑɳɫɘɮ:Tulloch unearthed it when he moved the XJ?
9 LEE:Evan, enjoy!
Yes, Evan enjoy -- the unit has found the perfect new owner and I hope you cherish it for as long as the first owner
Think of it as a marriage ... "for better or worse, in sickness or health ..." she is yours for ever more
BeoNut since '75
Beofan53:This is a very cool receiver! Almost in mint condition after so many years. Wowwww. Let us know how this item sounds with your setup. Probably a very warm sound. Enjoy it!
tournedos:It's quite useful actually! I know you're not too hot for radio, but one of the gramophone inputs has no RIAA, so you'll have two line level inputs and the other phono input for other sources. It's relatively easy to place (for a B&O receiver) and sounds nice too!
9-LEE:Maybe it was a divine intervention, me sending the wrong prize... Either way, it's the first time I've ever done it in the history of the draw, and i rather wanted the ground to open up and let me disappear down it when Evan thanked me for the Beomaster 1000.. That particular unit was destined for the Christmas Draw as it has had one owner from new who bought it for his 40th Birthday and cherished it ever since. He even kept the original box for when he moved house, but never did - it just sat wrapped in a blanket in his garage. Evan, enjoy! Lee
burantek:Tulloch unearthed it when he moved the XJ? B&o bottle opener
elephant:Yes, Evan enjoy -- the unit has found the perfect new owner and I hope you cherish it for as long as the first owner Think of it as a marriage ... "for better or worse, in sickness or health ..." she is yours for ever more
Evan: With the recent progression/direction of my collection, I am beginning to see valves on the horizon!
Come on, man, don't go all Brit on us. They're tubes for crying out loud!
tournedos: ɓʋɾɑɳɫɘɮ:Tulloch unearthed it when he moved the XJ?
Andy, look! It's the WedThred 2 days early!
Evan: In my room/study/office I have no less than 3 separate stereo systems each with their own sources and speakers. It's going to be tough to make a spot for the 1000, but it will happen!
Uh, two comments.
1) It doesn't count as a full system without a turntable.
2) Pics, or they don't exist.
Rich: Evan: With the recent progression/direction of my collection, I am beginning to see valves on the horizon! Come on, man, don't go all Brit on us. They're tubes for crying out loud!
It won't happen again, sir.
Rich: 1) It doesn't count as a full system without a turntable. 2) Pics, or they don't exist.
Agree
Rich: Evan: In my room/study/office I have no less than 3 separate stereo systems each with their own sources and speakers. It's going to be tough to make a spot for the 1000, but it will happen! Uh, two comments. 1) It doesn't count as a full system without a turntable. 2) Pics, or they don't exist.
Two responses.
1) They have to share a turntable at the moment.
2) You've already seen them! Its most of my gear in a new setting ...a much, much smaller setting. I will get a pic regardless, its literally cramped.
Evan:Come on, man, don't go all Brit on us. They're tubes for crying out loud!
Even in DK we call them tubes, but the Brits also drive in the wrong side of the road, so why wonder.
Evan: Rich: Evan: In my room/study/office I have no less than 3 separate stereo systems each with their own sources and speakers. It's going to be tough to make a spot for the 1000, but it will happen! Uh, two comments. 1) It doesn't count as a full system without a turntable. 2) Pics, or they don't exist. Two responses. 1) They have to share a turntable at the moment. 2) You've already seen them! Its most of my gear in a new setting ...a much, much smaller setting. I will get a pic regardless, its literally cramped.
You know me, I'm mostly kidding.
Some day I'd love to have one of those BM1000's. Maybe hooked up to two BG1000's: one for shellac and one for vinyl! Hhhmmm....what would be the perfect loudspeaker for that setup?
Søren Mexico: Evan:Come on, man, don't go all Brit on us. They're tubes for crying out loud! Even in DK we call them tubes, but the Brits also drive in the wrong side of the road, so why wonder.
They were tubes over here too (or "bulbs" to those who couldn't tell a ceramic cap from a jacket button). On this forum, I call them valves simply because Dillen does it as well
tournedos: Søren Mexico: Evan:Come on, man, don't go all Brit on us. They're tubes for crying out loud! Even in DK we call them tubes, but the Brits also drive in the wrong side of the road, so why wonder. They were tubes over here too (or "bulbs" to those who couldn't tell a ceramic cap from a jacket button). On this forum, I call them valves simply because Dillen does it as well
In that case, valves they are!
Rich:Some day I'd love to have one of those BM1000's. Maybe hooked up to two BG1000's: one for shellac and one for vinyl! Hhhmmm....what would be the perfect loudspeaker for that setup?
I have my BM 901 connected to Beovox 1600s, wall hanged wide, amazing sound for two way small speakers, the product page is wrong, they are 2 way. And they have rubber surrounds.
Rich:2) Pics, or they don't exist.
Ok, here is my bedroom.
(Pics deleted)
At the top is a pic of most of my gear brought from home. The equipment below the BS4500 is my Darkside stack connected to my JBL towers. Second pic is of my headphone station complete with 100% custom monoblock headphone power amp. Peeking out from under the bed in the third pic is the newest addition to the family - the BM1000. Bottom pic shows the vinyl rig up close on the drafting table, flanked by a pair of S45-2s.
Like I said, cramped!
Rich: Evan: Rich: Evan: In my room/study/office I have no less than 3 separate stereo systems each with their own sources and speakers. It's going to be tough to make a spot for the 1000, but it will happen! Uh, two comments. 1) It doesn't count as a full system without a turntable. 2) Pics, or they don't exist. Two responses. 1) They have to share a turntable at the moment. 2) You've already seen them! Its most of my gear in a new setting ...a much, much smaller setting. I will get a pic regardless, its literally cramped. You know me, I'm mostly kidding. Some day I'd love to have one of those BM1000's. Maybe hooked up to two BG1000's: one for shellac and one for vinyl! Hhhmmm....what would be the perfect loudspeaker for that setup?
You were kidding?!
If I ever find room to set this up, I think I will just use my 2600s. I looked over the user guide a few minutes ago and it recommends either the 1500 or the 2400.
Personally, I cant wait to hook up my CD player!
Some day, when you have a bit of room, try to get the equipment off your desk and get the S45-2s up on your desk. I use mine like that for one fantastic near field listening experience. They flank my computer monitor. Computer (home brew with a blu-ray) -> digital optical cable -> Sony AV Reciever -> S45-2s. Music and movies (Dolby Digital 2.0) and even computer games (Sid Meier's Civilization V anyone?) sound great. Have my first piece of B&O in this system as well, BG RX 2.
Anyway, picture quid pro quo. Here's the start of my next project, which is really going to be more of an experiment. The picture shows a mockup, but of what? Anyone care to guess?
(Sorry for the temporary thread jack - bad form, I know, but too early in the experiment for a proper thread of its own.)
richhaffner:Some day, when you have a bit of room, try to get the equipment off your desk and get the S45-2s up on your desk. I use mine like that for one fantastic near field listening experience. They flank my computer monitor. Computer (home brew with a blu-ray) -> digital optical cable -> Sony AV Reciever -> S45-2s. Music and movies (Dolby Digital 2.0) and even computer games (Sid Meier's Civilization V anyone?) sound great. Have my first piece of B&O in this system as well, BG RX 2. Anyway, picture quid pro quo . Here's the start of my next project, which is really going to be more of an experiment. The picture shows a mockup, but of what? Anyone care to guess? (Sorry for the temporary thread jack - bad form, I know, but too early in the experiment for a proper thread of its own.)