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Re: Master Link Distribution Box???

striker27 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:47:49 GMT

Thanks for the info...

I would like to say I would love to buy from my dealer. The only problme I have is being located in North America, Canada precisely I am over 4 hours from my nearest dealer in my own country and 5 hours from the nearest in the Untied States. Buying B&O is not an easy thing for me to do. Nor is getting to my nearest dealer. Something that I have been lucky to manage two times this year. The dealers or I should say the three that I have been to are incredible and wonderful to deal with. They would prefer to sell a whole house system something that I would not mind doing as well as individual components I have purchased. They are just 4 hours at the least away from me. Once the store in Detroit closed it doors 2 or so years ago it has left me without an avenue to even discuss B&O until I found this forum.

The North American forum is not all that ctive compared to this one so I prefer to post here. It really does get you a quick answer to almost any question.

THANKS guys for your patience with me!!!

Re: Master Link Distribution Box???

The Plumber — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:31:54 GMT

Absolutely right Gringomatt but i was never able to find a model number to safely order from my dealer thus buying from ebay knowing i was getting exactly what i wanted.
If a dealer can supply these i think they should be on display in store or on their website.

Re: Master Link Distribution Box???

Gringomatt — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:04:13 GMT

I may be thinking a bit outside the box here but how about trying a Bang & Olufsen dealer, you never know, they may actually be able to get Bang & Olufsen parts???!!!

Re: Master Link Distribution Box???

Keith Saunders — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:57:47 GMT

Other than LifeStyle AV, Bosscom have informed me that their full range of B&O related products may be purchased from www.linksupply.dk

Re: Master Link Distribution Box???

striker27 — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:51:14 GMT

That is exactly what I am looking for!!! Hopefully I will be able to purchase one!!! Just have to start looking for them on the auction site and through dealers.

THANX

Re: Master Link Distribution Box???

Russ — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:23:16 GMT

Thank you Plumber. We're all here because we love B&O, but we're all looking for low cost alternatives which put money in someone else's pocket? The ML distribution box shown in Plumber's photo will allow you to use the pre-terminated cables you mentioned in a very simple manner, and if you need more that 6 connections they can be ganged together with no problem, and no need fro external powert.

Re: Master Link Distribution Box???

RobN — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:42:21 GMT

Hi,

The Bosscomm boxes are good and I've used a few on my network, but you can just as easily buy a terminal block/strip from Radio Spares or Maplin and splice MasterLink very successfully.

I've done this to great success and actually think it gives a better long term connection than the push-fit wire sockets on some connectors.

Just make sure you then put the connection block in a small earth screen box.

Best

Rob

Re: Master Link Distribution Box???

The Plumber — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:21:15 GMT

I think this is the one your after? I bought mine from lifestyle av on ebay. Ive seen these sell for £60 on ebay but i got mine for £20 if i remember correctly.

Re: Master Link Distribution Box???

Keith Saunders — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:22:21 GMT

These are made/distributed by Bosscom of Denmark and you can view their B&O products HERE

You are correct the right hand ones are for pre-made cables.

Unless you are a retailer you cannot normally purchase directly from Bosscom, but they do provide a facility to tell you where your nearest retailer is located.

Re: Master Link Distribution Box???

striker27 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:16:49 GMT

Where would one go about getting one such as that on the far right??? It appears that junction box would be able to use pre terminated cables??

Re: Master Link Distribution Box???

Keith Saunders — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:35:39 GMT

There are several different types of Masterlink connector/distribution boxes available from many retailers.

Below are three examples

The are just junction/distribution boxes and have no seperate power.

Master Link Distribution Box???

striker27 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:28:55 GMT

I have had the opportunity to see a Master Link Distribution Box on Ebay and I love the fact that you can use pre terminated cables which is exactly what I have and am hoping to do. What I would like to know is where can I buy one of these fancy little black boxes!!!!

Do I have to go into the used market to get one??? Are they voltage sensetive????

THANX