BeoCenter 2 - CD / DVD / DAB
BeoCenter 2 - CD / DVD / DAB
The BeoCenter 2 was Bang & Olufsen's definitive all-in-one media hub of the 2000s — a CD, DVD, and radio source in a single low-profile unit with a design that gave nothing away from a distance. The anodised aluminium top panel is dominated by sensi-touch piezoelectric controls and a motorised oval lid: press Load, and two precision-cut sliding aluminium doors glide apart to reveal the disc transport below. When the disc is playing the doors close again, returning the unit to its clean sculptural form. The display panel adjusts its brightness automatically to the ambient light level. This is a product designed to disappear into the room and be experienced rather than looked at.
This is the DVD variant with full DAB digital radio — the rarer and more desirable BeoCenter 2 configuration. DAB requires both a specific Master Unit (serial number 18139286 or above) and the matching DAB-equipped Socket Unit; both components in this listing are the correct DAB-compatible versions. The BeoCenter 2 splits into two units: the Master Unit (the visible aluminium player) and the Socket Unit (a slim black connection box housing all the electronics and external connectors). The Socket Unit is designed to be hidden — tucked behind a television stand, under furniture, or out of sight — keeping the player itself cable-free and uncluttered.
The Master Unit is in good condition with little to no marks — a clean example of the polished aluminium and sensi-touch controls. The Socket Unit has the known degraded matte soft-touch rubber coating that affects many BeoCenter 2 units of this period. The coating is removable and this is a routine process — and since the Socket Unit is not intended to be visible in normal installation, this does not affect everyday use. Please inspect all images carefully.
Specifications
Master Unit (Player)
| Type | Verify label on unit (UK DVD Region 2: 2815/2816) |
| Disc Playback | DVD-Video • Video-CD • CD-DA • CD-R • CD-RW • CD-MP3 • CD-WMA • DivX • JPEG • PAL & NTSC |
| Disc Loader | Motorised sliding aluminium doors — 12cm and 8cm discs (8cm via adaptor) |
| Controls | Sensi-touch piezoelectric keyboard • Vacuum Fluorescent Display (auto brightness) |
| Remote | Beo4 |
| Master Unit Connections | Headphone (mini-jack) • Master-to-socket cable (1.8m included, up to 10m available) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 372 × 50 × 243 mm (without feet) • approx. 370 × 150 × 230 mm (with feet) |
| Weight | 4.5 kg |
Socket Unit (Connection Box — DAB)
| Radio Tuners | DAB digital radio • FM (87.5–108.0 MHz, RDS, 60 presets) • AM (150–1710 kHz) |
| Video Outputs | SCART (21-pin — RGB, S-Video, CVBS selectable) • S-Video (4-pin) • Composite (phono) |
| Audio Connections | Audio line out (L/R phono) • 4× AUX (2 in + 2 out, phono) • Digital out (coaxial — PCM, AC-3, MPEG-2, DTS) • PowerLink • MasterLink |
| Audio Performance | SNR >105 dB (CD mode) • 20 Hz–20 kHz (CD/DVD/AUX) • Tone: Bass, Treble, Loudness, Balance • CD naming: 200 discs |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 536 × 150 × 55 mm (without wall bracket) |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
Condition
| ✓ Function | Fully tested and working — CD, DVD, DAB, FM/AM, and all inputs confirmed operational. |
| ✓ Master Unit | Good condition with little to no visible marks — the aluminium player presents cleanly. Please inspect listing images. |
| ⚠ Socket Unit Finish | The Socket Unit's soft-touch rubber coating has degraded to a matte/sticky finish — a known widespread issue with this generation of B&O products. The coating can be removed or cleaned. As the Socket Unit is designed to be concealed from view in normal installation, this does not affect day-to-day use. |
What's Included
- 1× BeoCenter 2 Master Unit (Silver)
- 1× BeoCenter 2 Socket Unit (DAB — Black)
- 1× Master-to-Socket Unit Cable (1.8m)
- No remote included — Beo4
Shipping & Returns
We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible.
We are committed to ensuring a positive shopping experience for all our customers. If for any reason you wish to return an item, we invite you to reach out to our team for assistance, and we will evaluate every return request with care and consideration.
