Bang & Olufsen Overture - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

record man · 13th Jun 2019, 4:50 pm

Hi can anyone tell me, can i connect a B&O overture system to my 3300 type 1604 BeoCenter? If so how Many thanks

vinrads · 14th Jun 2019, 8:23 am

Hi some pictures of the items and the sockets on the rear would be useful .Mick.

Beobloke · 14th Jun 2019, 9:27 am

This should be achievable. The Ouverture has an AUX socket but I suspect this is only an input and not an output, although this would be worth checking. If it is only an input, the only way you could take an output to your Beocenter is through the Powerlink sockets, as they output a line-level signal for B&O active loudspeakers.

The problem here is that many B&O units stay muted if they do not detect any loudspeakers connected. If this is the case with the Ouverture, you would have to use one socket to take the output to your Beocenter (both Powerlink sockets carry both channels) and plug a DIN plug into the other socket with a 47kOhm resistor conncted between two pins (I cant remember which two offhand - I'd need to check!) which will fool the unit into thinking loudpeakers are connected, and it will un-mute.

Sounds Heavenly are a company who specialise in these sorts of cables for B&O, plus the muting adaptor, and Steve there is a very helpful chap who can advise further, so it would be worth contacting him (note, I have no connection with the company other than being a repeat satisfied customer!).

Frankly, though, it all sounds a bit complicated, as the other issue you will have is that you will have to set volume on the Ouverture every time you use it, as well as on the Beocenter, as the Powerlink output is volume controlled and not fixed. I assume it's CD replay you're looking for, in which case a nice Beogram CDX would be a lot easier.

record man · 14th Jun 2019, 10:35 pm

Many thanks all, i have been in contact with Steve from HS he is making a lead up for me so hopefully it will be ok.

13th Jun 2019, 4:50 pm	#1
record man Pentode Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Frinton on Sea, Essex, UK. Posts: 131	Bang & Olufsen Overture Hi can anyone tell me, can i connect a B&O overture system to my 3300 type 1604 BeoCenter? If so how Many thanks

14th Jun 2019, 8:23 am	#2
vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,760	Re: Bang & Olufsen Overture Hi some pictures of the items and the sockets on the rear would be useful .Mick.

14th Jun 2019, 9:27 am	#3
Beobloke Heptode Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 821	Re: Bang & Olufsen Overture This should be achievable. The Ouverture has an AUX socket but I suspect this is only an input and not an output, although this would be worth checking. If it is only an input, the only way you could take an output to your Beocenter is through the Powerlink sockets, as they output a line-level signal for B&O active loudspeakers. The problem here is that many B&O units stay muted if they do not detect any loudspeakers connected. If this is the case with the Ouverture, you would have to use one socket to take the output to your Beocenter (both Powerlink sockets carry both channels) and plug a DIN plug into the other socket with a 47kOhm resistor conncted between two pins (I cant remember which two offhand - I'd need to check!) which will fool the unit into thinking loudpeakers are connected, and it will un-mute. Sounds Heavenly are a company who specialise in these sorts of cables for B&O, plus the muting adaptor, and Steve there is a very helpful chap who can advise further, so it would be worth contacting him (note, I have no connection with the company other than being a repeat satisfied customer!). Frankly, though, it all sounds a bit complicated, as the other issue you will have is that you will have to set volume on the Ouverture every time you use it, as well as on the Beocenter, as the Powerlink output is volume controlled and not fixed. I assume it's CD replay you're looking for, in which case a nice Beogram CDX would be a lot easier.

14th Jun 2019, 10:35 pm	#4
record man Pentode Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Frinton on Sea, Essex, UK. Posts: 131	Re: Bang & Olufsen Overture Many thanks all, i have been in contact with Steve from HS he is making a lead up for me so hopefully it will be ok.