One more thing; does it matter which Powerlink cable I buy, as I do not know how many types are available and the difference between each one? Also, if there is anyone you would recommend I purchase them from (other than just saying "eBay") that would be nice.

Thanks in advance.

Tom  

Hi and congratulations on your Pentas!

Any B&O dealer can provide you with Powerlink Cables. As far as I know, they have to be fully wired (Powerlink MK3 cables I suppose they are called?) to also send a signal to the displays of the Penta, anyone please correct me if I am wrong.

Enjoy!

Christian

You need fully wired or thick powerlink cables. Lifestyle can send you some and you will get the correct type. Penta 2 and 3s are just about identical except for the displays.

ChrDH wrote:

Any B&O dealer can provide you with Powerlink Cables. As far as I know, they have to be fully wired (Powerlink MK3 cables I suppose they are called?) to also send a signal to the displays of the Penta, anyone please correct me if I am wrong.

Christian

Speakers with displays require Mk2 Powerlinks.

Hi Tom, welcome to Beowolrd.

congratulations on your new toys. The penta's are fine speakers and finding some at reasonable price and in good condition is very hard.
As a fellow North American I know all about how hard it is to find B&O items second hand. Ebay sometimes being your best bet.

I do think they need powerlink MK2 cables , but just ask your B&O dealer and he can even order some for you.

Regards

Thanks Christian.  There is not a dealer very close to me, but if necessary, I can locate one and maybe have them shipped.  Thanks for your kind words.  Tom

Hi Peter,  It's been a little while since I have been on BeoWorld, as I have benn searching for so long for a pair of P3's, with little success.  Now that I have kinda settled for a pair of P2's, it was time to jump back into the fold.  Was I right on my switch settings using the Speaker link cables?

I hope things have been going well for you.

Regards,

Tom

Hi Cooldude (not sure what your real name is),

Many thanks on my "Welcome to Beoworld", but if you check my "member since date", I have actually been a member of BeoWorld longer than you.  And actually, I have been a member long before my date indicates, as I lost my old registration when they upgraded to the new website.  I just don't have the opportunity to participate as aften as I would like, but your sentiments are much appreciated!

I checked eBay last night and only found one person selling P-link cables, but they did not indicate which variety they were, Mk1, Mk2, or Mk3.  I also thought the price was kind of a rip-off (and how can it cost 12 bucks to ship a cable that weights less than 12 ounces?  I hate that in an eBay seller).  I'll keep looking and also find out more about the differences between the cble types.

Thanks again for your kindness, Tom.

Many thanks Graham.  I kinda figured out that I needed Mk2's, but I was looking for an article, tech review or thread which spoke of the differences between the various cables and couldn't find any.  Although I'm sure one has been written at one time or another, probably by "you" of all people!  Anyway, is it possible to quickly or simply identify the differences in these cable and why?

Again, thanks for your perfectly succint reply.

Tom