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Hi
We are planning to move to Australia for some years, and we would really like to bring our B&O equipment with us. We have BV7, BV8, BS5 and some Beolabs. Everything purchased in Denmark.
Is there any problems bringing that with us to Australia?
Thanks a lot.
You'll have no problems at all. Most things use figure 8 power cables, so you'll only need to swap these over. The TVs will need to be reset through the menu so that they identify as being in Australia to retune the channels (very easy). I'm also happy to help should you need.
You'll love Australia!!
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BeoNut since '75
You don't have any DAB so the move to DAB+ out here isn't an issue.
I moved out with an Avant 12 years ago and had to have the tuner changed in that but the equipment you are bringing is lot more world-friendly.
The only thing I found (through some recent eBay Becom 1600/2500 purchases) is that the phone to wall socket cable needs to be cross wired for phones from some european countries (German models in particular) but if you are a capable with the cable crimper then you can sort that yourself.
Welcome to Aus !!
Dear all
Thanks for all the replies. We still need to get the contract in place, so there is not final date yet, but I would wonder if it would not happen within short time :-) And the place is going to be Sydney, not far from Melbourne. In Australian terms
Half a year ago we took a trip around the world in 3 months and we spend some time in AUS, starting in Sydney and driving to Brisbane and then flying to Cairns. But we missed Melbourne :-(The during the relative short time just made us fall in love with Australia, not just the nature but certainly also the people and culture. And our 3 boys have the same feelings.
We will leave our Beocom 6000 phones at home in DK, but we will bring all the other parts.
And at the moments we have so many questions. It is a challenge to leave the well known Denmark in favour of another fantastic country.
Just heard on the news - another Melbourne distinction.
MediaBobNY:Just heard on the news - another Melbourne distinction .
Now, everything is in place:Job - checkVisa - checkFlight tickets - checkTemp. accomodation (first 5 weeks) - check
In January our house including all B&O will be packed down and shipped in a 20ft container. Next location: North Sydney somewhere (unfortunately not Melbourne, Sydney was our option).
Looking forward to live in AUS with my family for at least next 2½ years, our 3 boys on 5, 10 and 12 are very exited, and look forward to get to a new school and get new friends. And a house with a pool
I am considering an Avant 55 when moving down there, saw the post from Michael. Dont know what Foxtel is though.
elephant: [_] learn 'Strien - here is a start: - Gidday - struth - I barrack for the Rabbitos - I have a schooner - avagudwikent
[_] learn 'Strien - here is a start:
- Gidday
- struth
- I barrack for the Rabbitos
- I have a schooner
- avagudwikent
Would closely watching Monty Python's Bruces/Australian Philosophy Department sketch help in this regard?
More importantly, will have to change his sons' names to Bruce 1, Bruce 2, and Bruce 3?
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Well, I can see I have to learn a few new words. In Denmark we use a lot of irony, wonder how that goes in Australia. And I just figured out "struth" ;-)
However, in order to support B&O and help them earn more money I just bought a few new things that I bring with me to Sydney. 1x Avant 55, 2x H2 headphones and 3x Form2 headphones for the kids.
I do what I can to help B&O
By the way, I noticed that Formula1 takes place in Melbourne, so we are going there at least one time during the next couple of year.
beolion:Well, I can see I have to learn a few new words.
Well, actually, it was shipped from Denmark this week, so I have to wait for 2 months before the TV arrives.
But I have a feeling that I will visit the store in Sydney more than once :-)
We are right now packing the suitcases, leaving on Monday from a VERY rainy and windy Denmark with only 2 degrees celcius.
Been in Sydney for 9 days now. Lovely city, and much warmer than in Denmark right now!
But I have noticed that you do get a LOT of rain from time to time, feels like home then.
We are now in an apartment in Chatswood and have rented a house in St. Ives from mid February, our 3 boys cant wait to get their own rooms and a garden (with a pool).
I just have a question. In the house there is some Optus internet connection. Do you know if PUC codes exist for Optus TV boxes?
Thanks.
Hi.
There are no longer any Optus TV Boxes. Optus no longer sell cable television on their own network and now those channels are available through Foxtel - a different company.
Foxtel boxes have PUC Codes
I do see that Optus offer a product called Fetch TV - I am not sure about PUC for that.
Some houses you may see wall plates with Optus on them - they relate to the now defunct Optus Vision cable TV network
Hmm, I thought I was getting it, but now I just got more confused :-(
I thought of this offer from Optus with is a Home Entertainment bundle (Internet and TV):
https://www.optus.com.au/shop/broadband/bundles/115-entertainment
Cable internet with Unlimited data is 1st priority, TV beside Freeview is 2nd priority.
What would you recommend?
Ah, now it's clearer lol
OK, yeah its the Optus Fetch TV. Im not sure if that is cable. It will be cable or ADSL 2+
I'll take a look at other offers and let you know.
Thanks so much
In Denmark we mostly just have cable nowadays, with cable in Denmark you get TV and can choose if you also want Internet with the cable. TV normally comes in different predefined packages so that you will have the same TV channels in all rooms in your house (using the DVB-C tuner in the TV).
You would only need an extra set-top box if you wanted special channels, renting movies or similar.
So much easier - but it does cost quite a lot. We only have a few free to air channels.
beolion: But I have noticed that you do get a LOT of rain from time to time, feels like home then.
beolion: So much easier - but it does cost quite a lot. We only have a few free to air channels.
Dom
2x BeoSystem 3, BeoSystem 5000, BeoSystem 6500, 2x BeoMaster 7000, 2 pair of BeoLab Penta mk2, AV 7000, Beolab 4000, BeoSound 4000, Playmaker, BeoLab 2500, S-45, S-45.2, RL-140, CX-50, C-75, 3x CX-100, 3x MCL2 link rooms, 3x Beolab 2000, M3, P2, Earset, A8 earphones, A3, 2x 4001 relay, H3, H3 ANC, H6, 2014 Audi S5 with B&O sound, and ambio
DMacri:Yes, I'll be there on Friday morning. I may have Saturday to myself, but I'll start working Sunday evening. Would be nice to get together for a coffee. I thought I might be walking distance to the B&O store on Saturday. Dom BeoVision Avant, BeoSystem 5000 (BM 5000, BG 5005, BC 5000, CD50), BeoSound 4000, BeoLab 2500, BeoVox S-45, BeoVox S-45.2, RL-140, CX-50, C-75, CX-100, 3 MCL82 link rooms, A8 earphones, 4001 relay, H3, and ambio
DMacri:Thanks, but I won't be in Melbourne until next Friday. I'll try to stop by the Brisbane B&O store over the weekend to check out the newest product releases. Dom BeoVision Avant, BeoSystem 5000 (BM 5000, BG 5005, BC 5000, CD50), BeoSound 4000, BeoLab 2500, BeoVox S-45, BeoVox S-45.2, RL-140, CX-50, C-75, CX-100, 3 MCL82 link rooms, A8 earphones, 4001 relay, H3, and ambio
To all aussies, if you are doubting About buying new B&O or beoplay stuff, buy it NOW!
was in King St. Store today. All prices in australia Will go up by 10-15% on Monday!
driehoek:To all aussies, if you are doubting About buying new B&O or beoplay stuff, buy it NOW! was in King St. Store today. All prices in australia Will go up by 10-15% on Monday!
That area of Brisbane is beautiful - so many lovely cafes and restaurants around the James St store.
Aussie Michael:This is yet another price rise in a short amount of time. I'm counting the third in 2 years. I purchased a pair of BL18. Arrive next Friday.