Beoconnect Core with HDMI (e)ARC

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RA
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Razlaw
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Posted March 19, 2024 at 23:19 GMT
Edited March 19, 2024 at 23:20 GMT
#1663334
In the US the BCC is only $50, less than 5%, more than the Core.  For that minimal price increase one receives the updated Mozart technology with all of the sound adjustments it offers in a form factor that appears to be better quality.
According to the following link, yes, the Essence remote works with it.

https://support.bang-olufsen.com/hc/en-us/articles/23151966177553-How-can-I-interact-with-Beoconnect-Core
SA
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SaltineSurfer
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Posted March 20, 2024 at 13:05 GMT
#1663344
Features that I think are missing from this new core:

Separate optical and analogue-in connectors.

Buttons on the device for play/pause, Next/Prev & Join

WISA transmitter

IR input

An option to have a core with built-in amp would be good - like the Wiim Amp. I have a core feeding an old beolink passive amp via powelink, so such a device could replace both.

Personally I don't see the value of the HDMI input without an integrated surround decoder & multiple powerlink outs for channel assignment.

 

Location: Eastbourne, UK

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bs206
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Posted March 20, 2024 at 13:55 GMT
#1663347
I’m interesting if it can control a LG tv with Beo remote 1, using the HDMI-CEC.

Otherwise can the comm port also used for ethernet linking the LG panel, like the Stage….
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Severed_hand_of_skywalker
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Posted March 20, 2024 at 14:38 GMT
#1663348
I think the reason it doesn't have WISA is that you need to keep the WiFi and WISA antennas pretty far apart and since this thing is made out of aluminum other than the top (glass?) there is no space for both transmitters.

Location: Toronto, Canada

SA
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Sandyb
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Posted March 20, 2024 at 15:38 GMT
#1663349
The BCC product sheet says "limited control for 3rd party TVs" with BR1.

No separate / specific mention of LG.
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SaltineSurfer
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Posted March 20, 2024 at 16:09 GMT
Edited March 20, 2024 at 16:15 GMT
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Location: Eastbourne, UK

SA
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SaltineSurfer
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Posted March 20, 2024 at 16:13 GMT
Edited March 20, 2024 at 16:14 GMT
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Location: Eastbourne, UK

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bs206
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Posted March 20, 2024 at 17:43 GMT
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Stan
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Posted March 21, 2024 at 20:26 GMT
#1663388
I believe the Stage can do this - limited control of limited set-top boxes via CEC when paired with a subset of LG TVs (Cs, Gs and Zs) - so why not the BCC.  The interesting part is that the Stage requires an ethernet cable connection between the Stage and TV whereas I'm not seeing this as required for the BCC.
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kirin
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Posted March 23, 2024 at 16:39 GMT
Edited March 23, 2024 at 17:01 GMT
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