Anyone dealt with Ridax?

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kokomo (archived)
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Posted July 1, 2008 at 09:43 GMT
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You may see my other posting re' installing a Philips Mp3 into my CD4500. In it I refer to a Ridax cable with CPU which may permit control of an iPod with my Beo4.

Has anyone ever used one to control an iPod or ordered anything from Ridex? Their website is not best-ever in my opinion and an email I sent to them regarding ordering procedure has so far gone unanswered.

Finally their site says that for Europe, 25% VAT will be added. Where do they get this figure from I wonder? They appear to be based in the US. 

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stefan
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Posted July 1, 2008 at 10:31 GMT
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I bought the famous ridax ipod docking station - works great. And as he (Mikael) is a Beolink 7000 expert I got a 7000 floor stand in nearly new condition from him. I can highly recommend him, he is a very friendly and helpful guy. He lives in Sweden. He is also a Beoworld member.

Stefan
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ben12345 (archived)
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Posted July 1, 2008 at 10:45 GMT
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I agree with Stefan, I bought a phono cartridge from him a few years back, and he was very professional and helpful.

The 25% VAT is probably what they are taxed in Sweden, which would be applied if the sale is within the EU.

Cheers,

Ben

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kokomo (archived)
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Posted July 1, 2008 at 11:07 GMT
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Thanks for the helpful responses. Didn't realise that he is in Sweden, also didn't realise their VAT was 25% (ouch!).

Stefan, does the Beo4 switch the ipod on/off in addition to other functions?

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mobeyone (archived)
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Posted July 1, 2008 at 14:09 GMT
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I have and highly recommend.

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Peter
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Posted July 1, 2008 at 14:24 GMT
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Seems to be a really nice guy. Don't enough of him on Beoworld though!

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Keith Saunders
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Posted July 1, 2008 at 14:35 GMT
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I think your will find that there is three (3) rates of VAT in Sweden as follows:-

  • 25% is the standard rate
  • 21% for food
  • 12% for tourists

Location: Hampshire, England

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stefan
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Posted July 1, 2008 at 15:20 GMT
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Yes, the ipod is switched off by pressing STANDBY. I had mine connected to A.TAPE2 socket of my BS 7000. So I could control it in N.MUSIC mode also from linkrooms. But no 2way communication via BL 5000 or 7000.......!!

It is now connected to an MCL2 AV as a local source (A.TAPE). Worked with ipod nano and now with ipod touch.....

VAT is 25% in Denmark and Sweden. 

Stefan 

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kokomo (archived)
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Posted July 1, 2008 at 16:44 GMT
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Thanks Stefan and everyone.
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Daniel (archived)
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Posted July 2, 2008 at 15:10 GMT
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