Vintage B&O Beocenter 3300 review and connection ideas - where my B&O collection began 34 years ago!
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Steve from Sounds Heavenly Cables reviews the vintage Beocenter 3300 - the very system that started his Bang and Olufsen collection as a teenager back in the 1980's......
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Hi Steve! Thank you for all your incredible videos. Since I was a child I was always absolutely fascinated by B&O systems. Recently I inherited from an uncle a Beomaster 4400 pluged to a Beogram 1700 turntable and to a pair of Celestion Ditton 33 speakers that I absolutely adore. I would like to connect the system to my smart-tv and also to stream music - what lead me to your video. But now as Chromecast audio was discontinued I do not know how to do it and what cable to buy. Can you help me please? Thank you! Best, Patrícia Napoleão
Hi, thanks for your kind words! Yes, I can help! Please purchase either Apple Airport Express, Google Chromecast Audio, Audiocast M5, Tibo Bond Mini or any Bluetooth receiver for wireless music from your phone to the B&O system (sorry I don't sell these devices, only the cables!)
This cable will allow you to connect any of the devices listed above to the Tape socket on the back of your B&O system:-
soundsheavenly.com/bang-olufsen/67-298-minijack-to-aux-in-ipod-to-beosound-beomaster-beocenter-using-aux-din-socket.html#/2-length-1m
Please set the phone volume to maximum when connecting to the B&O system - this is normal when using a portable music player with a home audio system due to the low output levels produced by the phone.
Very beautiful - the Beomaster 2200 inside this combination, is one of my all time favorite Beomasters - powerful and very nice sounding.
Yes, the sound is superb!
would love to see this when you do get it back to life. i am working on a Beocenter 3500 from 1974. mostly cosmetic stuff as my unit works. the golden B&O era.
Thanks, unfortunately this project has stalled for the time being while my work is so busy, but I will keep you updated if I do get a chance to make any progress in the future.
When I was in college around 1979, a guy across the hall from me in the dorm had one. His father clearly took home bigger paychecks than my Dad ever did!
Wow, that would have been a great music system to have in college!
Hello thank you fir your video. I bought this same set today
It came with Beovox S45_2speakers
I hadn't realised the set was as old as I've now discovered from you and sincerely hope it is as good as you say. It was a relief to see your face light up when you spoke about it. I had only wanted a deck but wound up buying this. I'm hoping it works and gives me as much pleasure as yours did and will. I'm looking forward to seeing your next video
Not sure I even know how to attach the speakers on this but wish me well otherwise you'll have a lot of spare parts coming your way.
Thank you again for your encouraging video I thought I'd bought a relic but seems I've got a jewel.
Linda Saunders it works so dream all is present and correct. You made me feel lucky to have it.
Thanks, that is great news! These really are lovely music systems and I am pleased that you are able to enjoy it!
@@lindasaunders9475 it came with a box of spares maybe you would kindly tell me what they're for. I'll see if I can upload a photograph
Absolutely love it! I should be receiving my new Beocenter 7002 this weekend, which was also my first record player. Also scored some great condition Beovox S60's yesterday for just 20 euro's! Can't wait to put those together! Also can't wait to see the update video's on your "little" gem over there! :D
I'd go with either the RL6000's or S60 and up for your system! Both would sound amazing and aren't that expensive.
Jondedy Thanks, sounds like you got a bargain there! I think the RL6000 speakers are favourite at the moment.... more videos to follow soon!
@@soundsheavenly Excellent choice! I love the RL6000's. They were my first good set of B&O loudspeakers, had them on the Beocenter 7002 and sounded absolutely amazing! I was very tempted to pick up a pair for 75 euro's but simply don't have the room to place them properly. If you have the chance, go for it! :D
Very interesting video...thanks for sharing 👍👍
Thanks!
lovely youtube. i really hope you get it working again soon. CX speakers where the speakers which came to my mind. and the good old B&O Cona :)
Thanks! I have always wanted to try a Cona subwoofer, this could be a good excuse to finally get one....
If I had it I would try to get the matching rosewood Beovox speakers because they look lovely and I like things to match up and to be from the same period.
Thanks, I like that idea!
Hi Steve, i really enjoy your video's. I have an 3300 in good cosmetic condition, it just doesn't produce sound anymore. if you still need parts, just say the word.
Thanks, that is very kind. However I still can’t seem to find what is wrong with the 3300 that I have, I guess I need to find an expert to help!
Must admit I had never seen or heard of the BC3300 before today. It looks really lovely and I’m sure you will have a lot of enjoyment restoring it. It appears to be the forerunner to the slightly later BC7000 series and I’m guessing shares the same dimensions and possibly even some internals. I still have a 7002 and it still gets a lot of use. For speakers it came with S80’s which sound great and would recommend them for your 3300. Please keep us updated with any progress on the restoration. Thanks
Thanks, the Beocenter 7002 is a great system. I will try to get a listen to the S80 speakers, they certainly look nice and they would be the right era to match the look of the 3300 system!
Sounds Heavenly Hi Steve. I expect you have already looked but I have just done a search on TH-cam for Beocentre 3300 (plenty of time to kill under lockdown🙂) and there was 1 video posted. To be honest it wasn’t a particularly good quality video and looked a bit messy but I’m just wondering that it may be worth contacting the person who posted it to see if he still had it and if he had any tips (or spare parts). Lots of videos for Beomaster 3300 etc but only 1 for BC3300. I admit I’m intrigued by this machine as I have never heard of it before.
@@rogerdawe2684 Thanks, that is very helpful, I will do a search and check this out. The Beocenter 3300 is a great system with excellent looks and performance.
Sounds Heavenly Hi Steve. I was just browsing out of curiosity for ‘Bang and Olufsen’ on Gumtree and came across an advert for a BC3300. The write up doesn’t say much about the condition and the photos aren’t great ( and upside down??) but it does appear reasonably intact and to come with a tone arm cartridge- I’m guessing either MMC 3000 or 20EN? It’s been on there for 2 weeks and it’s in Bath . Not sure if it’s of interest to you for spares but thought you might like to know. I did a separate gumtree search for Beocenter 3300 and it came up straight away. Thanks
you need to get this thing working.
I wish I had the time! Maybe over Christmas I will get a chance to look at it in more detail...
Really hope you get it going! Look forward to seeing more posts! I have an MMC20S in my spares if you are still looking for a cartridge, can’t test it but would be happy to send to you to test and we can talk from there.
Thanks! I am currently changing the capacitors on the power supply board, as I had a tip-off from a friend that this is a common failure point..... I will let you know if I can bring it back to life! Thank you for your kind offer, lets see if we can get the cartridge tested for you further on down the line once everything is working again
@@soundsheavenly I had the same problem with one of my 2 Beocenter 7002's. There was also another weird looking capacitor which "exploded". Lot of work there but well worth it if it is up and running! Beautiful devices! The output on the 3300 you have there is just crazy though!
Same goes for the doors that don't open with the button, doesn't work on my 7002's either. No clue how to fix it yet.
I do have a B&O Beocentre 3300, which is fully working, although the middle aluminium door flap doesn't track upwards in a straight direction. I think a hinge on one side is damaged. I do have a Beocentre 9000 as well, which is available for parts as the front dark smoked glass panel is damaged. It does or did work.
Thanks! Please can you email me via the contact page at soundsheavenly.com so we can talk further?
I'm sure you already figured out everything... but my gosh... please use the 80s Beovox range... The S55's are my personal favorites. The Redlines IMO, are just kinda "meh" sounding lol. Whatever you do, make sure you replace the crossover capacitors, it really makes all the difference in the world to the sound quality, even if it's only a subtle difference!
Thanks, that is good to know. Yes, I like the sound of the Beovox S55 and also the big M100 when correctly restored.
@@soundsheavenly No problem Steve! I actually repair/restore B&O to a very high level (Im in the US). Let me know if you need anything or have any q's about repairs, etc or anything, don't hesitate to ask.
Beovox M75 or M100's would sound amazing. The best in period speakers, in my opinion, would be a pair of M70's on tulip stands. Might not be easy to find but worth searching out. I was only into the post 1980's equipment until Tim Jarman introduced me to the 1970's systems. The M70's hold their own against Lab 5's, bold statement I know. Different sound but still unmistakably B&O.
David Innes Thanks! I need to hear the M100s, I gather they are very highly regarded but I haven’t heard them yet.....
@@soundsheavenly I have M100's & M70's. Both sound amazing but I prefer the tighter base of the M70's. I have newer speakers too, 8000's and Lab 5's. The 8000's can sound a little bright when paired to older equipment. The Lab 5's work with just about anything.
In my opinion the speakers made at the same time as the amp tend to sound best. I use a Beomaster 4400 with a Beogram 4000 for the 1970's speakers. Agree with you about bringing them up to date. I use a Mk2 Apple Airport Express to send Airplay 2. Works flawlessly with my other B&O stuff
What would consider to be B&O”s best audio centre to date and their best speaker? I miss an audio system from them that works successfully , digital storage, analogue input, streaming services including the ability to broadcast Bluetooth or Airplay to other units including headphones! I want a stand-alone unit without reliance on other devices.... how hard can that be. I have a Beosound 5 generally great but no headphone connection and unable to work wirelessly to there range of speakers which must of been on the next test bench at the time! The focus on omni speakers does my fruit in.
Best audio centre? Beosound 9000 if you don't use vinyl records, or Beosystem 7000 if you do. Both offer headphone and speaker outputs, multi-room and timeless styling. Best speakers? Beolab 5 or Penta for me, but some prefer Beolab 50 or 90..... Check out this review and please let me know what you think: th-cam.com/video/RUVGQSU8FBE/w-d-xo.html
Hi, Thanks for your video's, they are really useful. In listening to your recent video re Beosound Balance, which you seemed to be very positive about, would you not use these with this system? Accepting they may not have the colour match?
Thanks, glad you like the videos! Although the Balance is a great speaker, I still have too much love for classic B&O speakers to be able to find space for the Balance.......so far! One day I will get one (or two!) but I will either need a bigger house or some time to try out all those vintage speakers I have wanted for years first ;-)
Hello. Do you sell the speaker connections for my standard speakers to hook up to the 3300? I'm at work and I don't have much time to research this. A guy at work is selling a 3300 today. Can you help? Thanks Stefan
Hi Stefan, yes I can help! Here are the connectors you need: soundsheavenly.com/beovox-passive-unpowered-loudspeakers/74-2-pin-din-plugs-sold-as-a-pair.html
There are no 3300's on eBay now or completed items - must be rare. There are a good few MMC4000's but expensive!
It took 25 years to find this one (although it was my friend who was looking for it!) - they are certainly rare.....
Right now on ebay for 350 there's one of the cartridges you are looking for. Soo expensive. How much do you think the becocenter 3300 is worth. Just for curiosity. I'm not selling I don't think
Hi, sorry I don't know about values for pre-owned items. I bought a new cartridge from a seller in USA (I forget their details - sorry) and it was less than half that price.
Hello, I just bought my first bang and olufsen system and it came with a beocentre 2200 which looks the same as the part on the right, and beogram 1500 but for some reason the automatic buttons don’t work, do you know of anyone I can send it to for repairs or for advice ? Cheers
*beomaster 2200 not beocenter
Hi, sorry I don't know about repairs but if you are in UK you can try AVA Services, a Google search should find them
Redline 140 / 7000
Yes, those are great speakers, I hope to own some one day...
Hello !
I want to buy beocenter2 and I would like to know if I can connect it to my DAC without losing audio quality, could I do it?
Hi, thanks for your enquiry. Please can you contact me at soundsheavenly.com with the full details of all the speakers and other devices that you wish to connect, plus the model number of your DAC so that I can check this for you?