B&K Ref. 50 S2 Silver

maingey
maingey Posts: 632
edited June 2011 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
For sale is this B&K Ref. 50 S2 in silver surround preamp. It has been on display since new as a demo piece in a home theater shop, and will come with remote, unit, and power cord. The item is in working order, there is no manual or original box for it. If shipped, unit will be properly packed. I'm including the link on this item for additional info. Please ask any questions.

Manual:
http://www.bkcomp.com/fileadmin/content_products/manuals/ht_manual/Reference%2050_S2_UM_13790_1104.pdf

Asking $550 shipped
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  • jjk_reef00
    jjk_reef00 Posts: 23
    edited May 2011
    What version of firmware?
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  • maingey
    maingey Posts: 632
    edited May 2011
    jjk_reef00 wrote: »
    What version of firmware?


    Not sure, but I'll ask them, should get a response today. They normally archive everything, so if they ever did upgrades for a client they probably have the files. Is there a software version preferred?
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,205
    edited May 2011
    This is one of those preamps that a audiophile style theater setup could benefit. Now you will be required to have your own HDMI switcher and then use from blu ray analog out. Other HDMI sources will require a Digital coax or Optical for all you audio needs digital.
    At times I have personally considered using the 50s2 as I came across a few of them in our swap sale.
    Good luck with the sale , such a quality hi fi sounding preamp. One could even use it for 2 channel only , it's that good.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • maingey
    maingey Posts: 632
    edited May 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    This is one of those preamps that a audiophile style theater setup could benefit. Now you will be required to have your own HDMI switcher and then use from blu ray analog out. Other HDMI sources will require a Digital coax or Optical for all you audio needs digital.
    At times I have personally considered using the 50s2 as I came across a few of them in our swap sale.
    Good luck with the sale , such a quality hi fi sounding preamp. One could even use it for 2 channel only , it's that good.

    Thanks Mantis!

    It was used in two channel setups at the shop as well as surround, SACD/DVDA setups with a silver 200.7.
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  • maingey
    maingey Posts: 632
    edited May 2011
    jjk_reef00 wrote: »
    What version of firmware?

    jjk,

    The guys at the shop weren't sure as the techs did the upgrade and the unit is in the stockroom at the moment. It was updated in October 2010, and I was reassured that if there is another update it would be completed before shipping. I'm still waiting to see if someone else can take a jog to the stockroom adn just power it up and tell me the firmware version.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2011
    You can simply power it up and find out what version is loaded.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • maingey
    maingey Posts: 632
    edited May 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    You can simply power it up and find out what version is loaded.

    Hence my last sentence. I was texted v1.03. Please let me know if there is a newer update for it.
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  • jjk_reef00
    jjk_reef00 Posts: 23
    edited May 2011
    I'm almost certain they are at least to version 2.03, but I'm not sure if this is for S1 or S2
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2011
    I had a S2 that I sold last year. Firmware was 1.02
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2011
    maingey wrote: »
    Hence my last sentence. I was texted v1.03. Please let me know if there is a newer update for it.

    I didn't see that in the original post and feel free to call B&K.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • maingey
    maingey Posts: 632
    edited May 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I didn't see that in the original post and feel free to call B&K.

    No need, you were correct as usual. Just took a while for someone to do it for me. Thank you for the assist!
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,052
    edited May 2011
    I have the series 1 and it has firmware 2.03. Not sure if the series 2 is different or not, but thought it might help.
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
    Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
    DVD Player: Sony PS4
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  • jjk_reef00
    jjk_reef00 Posts: 23
    edited May 2011
    pm sent
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  • maingey
    maingey Posts: 632
    edited May 2011
    jjk_reef00 wrote: »
    pm sent

    Got it, sent it to the shop's owner to see if he'll accept.
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  • maingey
    maingey Posts: 632
    edited May 2011
    maingey wrote: »
    Got it, sent it to the shop's owner to see if he'll accept.

    pm responded to.
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  • maingey
    maingey Posts: 632
    edited May 2011
    sold
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  • jjk_reef00
    jjk_reef00 Posts: 23
    edited May 2011
    maingey your pm box is full...

    I received the unit and it works great.
    I did not receive the cable or software to program the remote...
    Is there any way you could have the shop send this?
    I don't think I can program the remote without it.
    Anyone have any ideas about how to get the cable or software?

    Thanks,
    Ed
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  • maingey
    maingey Posts: 632
    edited June 2011
    jjk_reef00 wrote: »
    maingey your pm box is full...

    I received the unit and it works great.
    I did not receive the cable or software to program the remote...
    Is there any way you could have the shop send this?
    I don't think I can program the remote without it.
    Anyone have any ideas about how to get the cable or software?

    Thanks,
    Ed

    sent you a followup email pm.
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  • maingey
    maingey Posts: 632
    edited June 2011
    For the software:
    http://www.bkcomp.com/support/software/
    (scroll down to B&K Editor Programs, select SR10.1 Editor Version 1.12.296 link)

    For the manual:

    http://www.bkcomp.com/fileadmin/content_products/manuals/ht_manual/Reference%2050_S2_UM_13790_1104.pdf
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  • carvcom
    carvcom Posts: 240
    edited June 2011
    Ed,
    I made my cable, very simple.
    The manual for the remote shows you what pins to use & all you need to know. Good luck.
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