Beomaster 2400-2 noise when turned on from standby + question about front veneer

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hambirger Posted: Sun, Jan 20 2013 9:18 PM

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Hi, I am new to this forum and have recently bought my first B&O set.

I advertised locally on the net that I was looking for either a Beomaster 1900 or 2400 and was offered a Beomaster 2400-2 with matching Beovox S45-2 speakers, both receiver and speakers in very good condition. The unit plays very well, and I am truly amazed that something this good both in sound and looks was made more than 30 years ago.

There are three minor issues to which I am looking for advice:

1. When the system has been in standby for more than 1-2 minutes (usually the case), it turns on as it should by pressing the buttons, with a soft nice click. It also turns off as it should. But if I put it in standby and immediately turn it back on, there is a loud noise spike in the speakers, not nice at all. Not a big issue and something I can live with, but it would be nice to hear if this is easy to fix.

2. The light oak veneer on the front panel has chipped of a small piece (2 mm x 20 mm), but I have the small chip and I have high hopes that I can glue it back on and make it look nice. If I don't succeed, will I be able to find 'spare front panel veneer' form somewhere? Does someone stock these spare parts anymore?

3. The remote control metal buttons have come off, and I guess they can be glued back on. Problem is that one button is missing and the seller couldn't find it anywhere. Are these available? (I am not very optimistic, I guess my best bet would be to find a complete replacement remote).

Thanks,

Birger

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Søren Mexico replied on Mon, Jan 21 2013 12:43 AM

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Wood, try to glue it on, sand the repair with 200 grain, then it all with 400 grain, oil it with boiled linseed oil, after half an hour, wipe of excess leave to dry 24 hours, polish.

If not possible, veneer here

The sound turning of and then on may be capacitors not having time to unload, or dried out caps, I have a BM 2400, refurbished with new caps and it does not do this.

Remotes can be found on Ebay, not too expensive and you will have one for spares, which you will probably never need.

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hambirger replied on Mon, Jan 21 2013 3:23 PM

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Hi Søren,

Thanks for excellent advise!

I've seen lots of mention about changing the capacitors. Is this an easy job, are we talking lots of them? I would be interested in and thankful  for any pointers to where I can find more information about this.

Best regards

Birger

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Søren Mexico replied on Mon, Jan 21 2013 3:32 PM

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Here and mail Dillen for parts, but if your 2400 is working without problems, just dont turn it off and on fast, and you can maybe enjoy 1or 2 more years without repairs. Caps change is not the easiest in a 2400, But if you can solder and dont have 10 thumps you can do it yourself.

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Dillen replied on Mon, Jan 21 2013 3:40 PM

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It's very normal to get a thumb, even a quite nasty one, if you turn the Beomaster back on
before voltages have bled down.
They will all do it but the Beomaster 1900/2400 series is particularly prone to do so if the
lamps for treble, bass and balance have burned since they form part of the 15V bleeding circuit.
As Søren suggests, I can supply both capacitors and lamps but if your Beomaster has all lamps working
and performs nicely, I wouldn't rush to replace anything.
Enjoy your design piece !

Martin

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hambirger replied on Mon, Jan 21 2013 8:31 PM

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Søren and Martin, thanks for great answers!

I will follow your advice and wait with the repair.

Best regards

Birger