Questions RE BeoCenter2 and BeoLab 8000 speakers

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I've recently acquired a BeoCenter 2 and a pair of BeoLab 8000 active speakers, both from circa 2005. 
These were acquired from a relative who passed away, so I have little information about them. I do not have any cables for the BeoCenter 2 or the BeoLab 8000 speakers, and after a couple of hours of searching the internet I still have little clue what I need, let alone where I can buy them.
Firstly, I understand I need the 'Master unit' cable to link the BeoCenter2 main unit to its socket unit. I couldn't find any of these cables available online. Do you know where I could buy one?
Secondly, I'm baffled about how to actually link the socket unit to the two speakers. There is only one 'powerlink' socket on the socket unit, but there are obviously two separate speakers, each with their own powerlink input socket. I can't seem to find any information about a 1-to-2 socket powerlink splitter cable. Does this exist? Or should I connect the socket unit to the speakers in another way?
Thirdly, I assume to transfer sound from the socket unit to the speakers I should use phono cables from the line out of the socket unit to the line in of the speakers, but even this I'm unsure of.
Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Hi,

Speakers: You can get a Y-splitter powerlink cable. You'll need 2 powerlink cables. You can use the Y-splitter in the socket unit or at one of the speakers. Depends on placement/preference. The cable contains both left/right audio. Set the switch on the speaker to either L or R. Connect a mains cable to each speaker. You don't need to connect phono cables. 

 

BeoCenter: You need a socket unit cable. 

Be aware the system might be PIN code protected. Without pincode you cannot use the BeoCenter 2. You can get a master code via Bang & Olufsen, but it will require that you have prove of purchase (invoice copy).

 

You can get cables from sounds heavenly.

 

Regards 

Ravsted

Hi Ravsted, thanks very much for your response! This is very useful. 

 

Do you have any idea where I might be able to get the socket unit-to-master unit cable? I've found only one on eBay and it was over in the USA and cost nearly £200. 

 

Also, you're right that it is indeed pincode protected. However I know my relative wrote down the pin somewhere so it's just a matter of finding it!

 

Thanks and best wishes

Hi, 

I don't know where you live ... But since you mention the £ currency I assume in the UK.

Sounds heavenly might have the cable ...

Any Bang Olufsen store....

Google is suggesting this store:

https://sound-affair.com/bang-and-olufsen-product/beocenter-2-head-unit-cable/

Regards

 

Sorry, yes, I'm in the UK.

I emailed Steve at Sounds Heavenly and sadly he didn't have the cable, but that link looks promising, thanks!

Best wishes

Hi Julian, I have a headunit to socket unit cable for sale. PM if you want more details about this.

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