The BEOCORD problem

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Published 2024-03-23
Mark takes on the 'service' of a 1977 vintage Bang & Olufsen Tape Deck, the Beocord 5000. Mistakes were made, by Mark mainly....
This video, really has a bit of everything in it!

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All Comments (21)
  • @Mnelissen1968
    This guy does not have enough subscribers, for this kind of high-level repair of all kinds of audio equipment. When a part is broken and can't be bought anymore, No problem; he makes it himself. Even all his explaining during the repair is very detailed and spot-on, and he knows what he is talking about. You won't find many of these kinds of technicians. I take my hat off to you, sir. Keep up the good work.
  • @goggo43
    I'm an 80 year old in Australia and I've spent most of my life fault finding and fixing things. I'd just like to say that Mark's electrical and engineering skill levels, always amaze me.
  • @Spik3rSuppa
    Does anyone else get that unsettling panicked feeling in their stomach when Mark starts dismantling, knowing damn well you would never be able to put that thing together again?
  • @tankerock
    Mark is the David Attenborough of vintage restoration.
  • @josephking7015
    Mark I'm 63 and have spent a lifetime in broadcast studio repair, but I'm always blown away with your ability and methods to fault find, love your channel ❤ and keep up the fantastic uploads and superb editing that must take you hours 👏 I echo all the positive comments here, and just to say you encourage me to keep repairing vintage technology as a hobby in my retirement, God Bless from a follower in Dublin.
  • @midinotes
    I am just in awe of the number of camera angles, close-ups and work that goes into filming this.. not to mention the skills and narration of repairs. The quality of this channel is under-appreciated, it's always so enjoyable and absorbing to watch your videos Mark. Hope you hit 100K subs soon!
  • Mark you have skills in abundance, I bet most technicians would have given up & called it scrap.
  • I cannot believe the complexity of your fixes. The persons sending you their old high quality devices should know their only chance for a correct fix is you Mark. I have never seen such high quality work, what we used to get back in the 60's. From lifelong masters who are now gone. Your enjoyment is to be applauded. Thank you Mark.
  • @NebachadnezzaR
    >new Mend it Mark video just dropped
    >it's 1:20 hour long
    Strap in, lads. We're in for a good time 😎
  • @ChishanFipz
    Casually makes a pulley from nylon like it's something he does every day - Watching these videos always reminds me that I really shouldn't give up as easily when attempting to fix my own equipment. Didn't realise auto-reverse was around in the 70's. Such a gorgeous mechanism.
  • @cjheeley
    Mark you have the patience of a saint. Really enjoyed your longer format. A real treat.
  • @andrewslade7867
    Another sterling repair Mark, love your patience and the fact you are not afraid to show your cockups whilst delving deeper into the repair and service.
  • This is an insane amount of dedication to a repair I don't know of another person who would do this detailed of a job and look ecstatic while doing it honestly you deserve so many more subscribers than you have
  • @crumplezone1
    Expensive tape deck in the 70s, but great to see it brought back to life again by the MASTER !
  • Hello Mark! I dropped by to witness your latest repair and as per usual, you have blown my socks off yet again. I have commented several times, over the years on your previous repair videos and at this point, I truly am afraid of sounding (reading) like a broken record, however, I must clear my mind of the praise that you so rightfully deserve from me. You are simply AMAZING to me fine sir. You clearly have a skillset that is far beyond what is needed to perform these consumer electronics repairs in my opinion. I just cannot tell you enough of how awesome I think you are at what you do and generously show us all on these videos Mark. Once again, Thank You for sharing yourself with all of us. You are admired by myself and I honestly would not be surprised if other viewers felt the same way that I do. Please keep on posting these videos and also, please keep on smiling smiley! I walk away enriched from your videos with a smile every time. Thanks Mark! Fred
  • @mantragonist
    The best electronics technician on YouTube. 💯 I can't see enough of your repairs.
    I face-red-heart-shapelove your yt videos and this one is extra long. The evening is saved. 😁
  • @riche76
    "Some people use nail varnish here, but I ain't got any", yeah Mark we believe you!! Thanks for another brilliant upload!
  • Yet again, I bow to a MASTER!!! I'm inspired and awed every time. Making your own replacement pulley? WHO DOES THAT? Who has the skills, tools and materials to do so? WOW WOW WOW...
  • @jeffhansman2829
    I've just taken up woodworking at 75 and every time I run into a problem I think I can't fix, I think of Mark. The man defines inspiration.
  • @edmaster3147
    Amazing work, the mechanics, the electronics, the filming, editing - a deep bow for you Mark.