Please help with moving Question: Will my stereo work elsewhere?

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iphone (archived)
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Posted April 3, 2008 at 03:22 GMT
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I know many of you don't live in Italy but I figured I would ask the question before I talk to my B&O dealer. I have a Beosound 9000 and I am moving to Italy for a couple years from the United States. Will the stereo work in Italy and if not, what will I need to make sure it works?

I don't want to bring it all the way to Italy if I can't use it. Any help is appreciated.

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joeyboygolf
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Posted April 3, 2008 at 03:56 GMT
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European electrical systems are 220v so your US spec equipment will need a step down transformer to enable it to function in Italy.
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Daniel (archived)
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Posted April 3, 2008 at 04:04 GMT
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I don´t think the radio will work. Different frequencies.
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jk1002
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Posted April 3, 2008 at 07:22 GMT
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I heard the story about the radio too when I moved with my BS2300 from Germany to US. In the end it worked even RDS.

 It is correct though that frequencies are a bit different. 

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Peter
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Posted April 3, 2008 at 07:38 GMT
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I Remember you speakers  sent you a PM - however the above has said the same!! Remember the speakers if US will need the same in most cases and these use a lot more power!

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joeyboygolf
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Posted April 3, 2008 at 08:10 GMT
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The radio will work in Italy just fine. Slightly different FM range but not sufficient to cause major problems.
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marcus_m (archived)
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Posted April 3, 2008 at 10:51 GMT
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iphone (archived)
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Posted April 3, 2008 at 11:39 GMT
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Quoted Before: European electrical systems are 220v so your US spec equipment will need a step down transformer to enable it to function in Italy.

 

What is a step down transformer? Approximately how much does htis cost? 

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iphone (archived)
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Posted April 3, 2008 at 11:48 GMT
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For some reason, I thought that the step up converter is in the American cord. I thought you only needed the European cord. Is this correct?
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Daniel (archived)
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Posted April 3, 2008 at 12:54 GMT
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