Bang & Olufsen Beocenter 2300

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Beocenter 2300

The Beocenter 2300 catered to CD enthusiasts. It offered features like storing titles of favorite CDs and skipping unwanted tracks. When connected to the BeoLab 2500 active speakers, it became the Beosystem 2300. Later, the BeoSound 3000 surpassed it with more features and a fresh design in 2001.

Bang & Olufsen designed the Beocenter 2300 as a flexible music system. It aimed to rival traditional heavy audio setups. With the introduction of active speakers, both the Beocenter 2300 and the Beocenter 2500 delivered outstanding sound quality. Each speaker features separate amplifiers for powerful bass and treble. An electronic crossover network ensures excellent bass reproduction.

The system’s loudspeakers sit on either side of a sleek center console. Two clear glass covers automatically slide open when a hand passes in front of them. Behind these panels, users can access the operating panel, receiver, CD player, and cassette recorder.

Bang & Olufsen’s HX-PRO

Users can preset up to 20 FM/AM radio stations. The cassette recorder includes Auto Reverse, Automatic Recording Level, a search function, and Bang & Olufsen’s HX-PRO recording system. This system captures sensitive treble ranges during recording. The CD player’s memory allows users to edit up to 100 CDs.

People can operate the system using the built-in panel or a Beolink 1000 or Beolink 5000 remote control. The Beocenter 2300 also includes sockets for headphones and connections for additional sound sources, including extra loudspeakers.

Available with loudspeaker panels in cobalt grey, black, white, cerise, and jade, the Beocenter 2300 transforms into the Beosystem 2300 when paired with the BeoLab 2500 active loudspeakers.

Mounting Options

This classic design enjoyed a revival over 21 years, featuring various mounts and stands. Users could choose from floor stands with options for a pole stand or CD and tape storage. Wall mount solutions accommodated either the Hi-Fi system alone or with BeoLab 2500 speakers until their discontinuation.

Product specification

Type Numbers

2611 (EU): 1994 – June 2000

2616 (EU): Two-way, 1991 – June 2000

2617 (GB): Two-way, 1991 – June 2000

2612 (GB): 1994 – June 2000

2618 (USA): 1994 – June 2000

2619 (J): 1994 – June 2000

2620 (AUS): 1994 – June 2000

2615 (KOR): 1994 – June 2000

2626 (TWN): 1996 – June 2000

Specifications

2611 (EU): FM-AM RDS, 230V

2612 (GB): FM-AM RDS, 230V

2615 (KOR): FM-AM, 220V

2616 (EU): FM-AM, 230V

2617 (GB): FM-AM, 230V

2618 (USA-CDN): FM-AM, 110V (BeoSound 2300)

2619 (J): FM-AM, 100V

2620 (AUS): FM-AM, 240V

2626 (TWN): FM-AM, 120V

Designer: David Lewis

Manufacturing Period: 1991 – 2000

Color Options: Aluminium, Black

Tuner Specifications

Type: Built-in

Pre-tuned Radio Programs: 2 x 20 FM or AM

Radio Ranges:

FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz; 76 – 90 MHz (Japan)

LW: 150 – 350 kHz

MW: 520 – 1610 kHz

Compact Disc Player

Type: Built-in

Disc Size: 12 cm and 8 cm

Frequency Range: 20 – 20,000 Hz (± 1 dB)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Typically 101 dB, A-weighted

D/A Conversion: Bitstream with analogue filtration

Features

Programming: Yes

Scan: Yes

Random Play: Yes

Edit Function: Yes

Naming Capability: Yes

Remote Control

• Type: Beo4

Connections

Power Link: 2

AUX: 1

FM Aerial: 1 (75 ohm)

AM Aerial: 1 (Dedicated)

Headphone/Mini-Jack: 1

Link Compatibility

Master Link: via Beolink® Converter

Master Control Link: via ML/MCL Converter

Specifications

Dimensions: 32 x 36 x 16 cm

Weight: 6.9 kg

Power Consumption: Typical 23 W / Standby 5.5 W

Optional Accessories

RDS Kit: Available

Wall Bracket System: 2201 2087

Wall Bracket (Center): 2052

Stand: Available in Aluminium, Black, Blue, Green, Red (2051)

Service manual

Beocenter 2300 service manual can be downloaded here for free.