Australian Overture (2000 yr purchase) with tape deck - covering to 120v

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trentarc Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014 5:15 PM

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Dear fellow enthusiasts,

I've moved from Australia to the USA and for some years have been listening to substandard sound for want of not being able to use my Overture (with tape deck, around the year 2000 purchase -last model with tape I believe.)  

Any help in converting this model from 240v to 120v (as external wall mounted devices do not allow for maximum volume and cut out frequently) - so changing the power supply inside the unit is what I need to do.

Thanks BEYOND words for any advice,

Sincerely,

Trent C 

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solderon29 replied on Tue, Oct 28 2014 5:44 PM

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You can change some links on the power module to convert to 120v.Remember to put a lable on the outside of the unit,in case you move back to a 240 v area.

If you upgrade your subscription,you can view the service manual onsite here

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Dave Farr replied on Tue, Oct 28 2014 5:48 PM

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There's an additional resistor also.  It's clearly in the service manual as already stated.  A competent electrical engineer should be able to do this for you.  A B&O service centre should also be able to do it easily but as it's now old they probably won't want to.

Dave.

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trentarc replied on Wed, Oct 29 2014 2:19 AM

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The DC office were 'helpful' in the sense of saying 'we're not legally able to work on it but any competent electronics repairer should be able to replace the power supply.   It's not a B&O specific part'.  

Will go look at options to join/further connect with info.

Thanks again,

Trent

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trentarc replied on Wed, Oct 29 2014 2:19 AM

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The DC office were 'helpful' in the sense of saying 'we're not legally able to work on it but any competent electronics repairer should be able to replace the power supply.   It's not a B&O specific part'.  

Will go look at options to join/further connect with info.

Thanks again,

Trent

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Dave Farr replied on Wed, Oct 29 2014 7:28 AM

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trentarc:

The DC office were 'helpful' in the sense of saying 'we're not legally able to work on it but any competent electronics repairer should be able to replace the power supply.   It's not a B&O specific part'.  

 

Will go look at options to join/further connect with info.

 

Thanks again,

 

Trent

Not helpful at all then as you shouldn't need to r'eplace the power supply,' just make adjustments to/modify what's already there with the addition of a resistor.  Get the Service Manual (for silver and Gold members here on Beoworld) and take it to an electronics guy who will be able to do this fairly quickly, cheaply. and safely.

I don't believe the 'we are not allowed to legally work on it 'for a minute.

Dave.