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Re: Beocenter 2 country of origin campatibility

KingOfSnake — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:58:34 GMT

I don't believe the region coding of a DVD player is an issue anymore. Add Beoport and listen to internet radio stations.

Re: Beocenter 2 country of origin campatibility

Russ — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:38:17 GMT

A couple of issues come to mind....

1) The radio may not work properly. FM (assuming that AUS uses the same specs as EU) will be OK, but not perfect as the frequencies overlap, but not completely. AM likely not at all.

2) The DVD section will not play DVD's purchased here.

Rather than have 220v run to the location why not look into the possibility of getting the appropriate (MK1 vs. MK2) socket box second-hand?

Beocenter 2 country of origin campatibility

healeyguy — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:29:14 GMT

Other than the issue of voltage needed (220 vs 120), are there any other compatibility issues with using an AUSTRALIAN beocenter 2 in North America or more specifically, Canada?

I will be building a new house and can arrange to have 220 volts supplied to the location where the Beocenter 2 would be situated. The question then becomes, will the Australian unit be capable of fully integrating into other North American pieces? Can I still use N.A. B&O active speakers? a N.A. Beo 4 remote? use N.A LINK components? etc.etc.

I am an original owner of a Beomaster 5500 which will now be put to secondary use. I want to upgrade to more modern B&O equipment. I can't afford brand new and have the opportunity to wait for good values in the used market. Sometimes, this could mean a unit from international markets. That's why I'm wondering, other than the issue of voltage, is B&O equipment destined for various international markets all compatible?

Thanks.......Henry