8mm Forum: Beaulieu 708 Stereo, Studio 16:9 models and diferences

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Posted by Matthieu van der Sluis (Member # 6040) on July 26, 2019, 09:00 AM:

Sometimes it's a small piece you need to know. Like how to recognize a later build, as with the Elmo GS1200, the direction of where the looping handle is pointing to on the Gen3 version.

Searching for a later model of a Beaulieu 708 Stereo, Studio or 16:9 in the near future, I like to know what to look for.
What are the differences?
What to look for to recognize a later build, around 1999-2003?
Are those 2000's only the HTI's, and are those a musthave or much too noisy?
What's more to know?

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on July 26, 2019, 11:54 AM:

I am sure that Phil Murat would be able to help out with your enquiry.

Posted by Matthieu van der Sluis (Member # 6040) on July 30, 2019, 05:28 AM:

The forum was offline or just unreachable for me a few day's.
I am very interessted, cause I want to replace my GS1200 Gen 3 for a Beaulieu 708 Stereo (probably Studio) around end of this year.

At first I wanted to buy a Longplay Unit to combine with my Bauer T610 instead, but those are hard to get nowadays, and I actually like the film pressure plate in Beaulieu more so I have to focus only once.

Posted by Phil Murat (Member # 5148) on July 31, 2019, 04:40 AM:

Hi Maurice,

The very last Beaulieu I know is the HTI (Osram HTI 250w/32 ) which can work with 15v/150w or HTI as well.
Lens holder is modified to replace easily the gate holder (16/9 or standard).
Reels carriers are aluminium ones.
Vu meters are LED ones , electronic counter.
Quality of electronic is slightly improved :
- Epoxy "green" board used (both boards)
- Regulation board improved reliability (T6 transistor)
- New Capstan Motor
- Main motor with front ball bearing

To be note Osram 250w/32 bulbs are very expensive considering a short expected life (250 Hrs)
In summary , these are few changing from the classical Stereo one.

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on July 31, 2019, 09:09 AM:

Wow, that HTI lamp certainly is extremely expensive. I thought digital projector lamps were very expensive ($375.00 for about 3000 hours) but this HTI lamp is about the same cost for only 25 hours, or over 10x the running cost of a digital projector lamp!

Posted by Leon Norris (Member # 3151) on July 31, 2019, 10:20 AM:

The HTI lamp gives you great light! I plan on buying the kit for my GS1200. And installing it very soon! Its not that hard to do! Can't wait to see the big difference!

Posted by Matthieu van der Sluis (Member # 6040) on July 31, 2019, 12:03 PM:

Thank you Phil.
Has the Studio version the same improvements, except for the HTI option, or is that model years older than the HTI?

Posted by Phil Murat (Member # 5148) on July 31, 2019, 01:34 PM:

Hi Mathieu,

"Studio" machine (around 93) is supposed to offer same improvments.
I forget a new claw ( material and treatment)

Posted by Matthieu van der Sluis (Member # 6040) on July 31, 2019, 01:44 PM:

Thank you.
HTI versions are sold for insane prices, at least I saw a sale for that, which was behond my budget.
I stick to Studio than.
The improvements below are more than enough for me.
- Epoxy "green" board used (both boards)
- Regulation board improved reliability (T6 transistor)
- New Capstan Motor
- Main motor with front ball bearing

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