Beolink Converter NL/ML

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Frog
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Posted November 6, 2022 at 05:19 GMT
#1641476
I'm trying to connect a BLC to a NK/ML mixed network. to do this, I've connected a Beolink Passive (with speakers attached) to a BeoLink Converter NL/ML via Masterlink , the Beolink Converter NL/ML is  in turn is connected to the NL network. I already have an audio master in the ML network. Connecting the Beolink passive to the ML network works fine - but as I want to move this to a different location, I have the converter in-between I'm at a loss how to configure the Beolink Converter NL/ML - A.Master shouldn't work as I already have one, but A.Slave doesn't allow me to select any sources on the NL (or ML) network with the Beolink Passive/
carolpa
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Posted November 7, 2022 at 15:23 GMT
#1650474
Frog
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Posted November 7, 2022 at 15:45 GMT
Here are my answers: Question 1: which of the following is your setup a. BL Passive ML connected to BLC – NL devices – another BLC ML connected to your A.Master, or b. A.Master ML connected to BL Passive ML connected to BLC – NL devices? >>config A is the setup Question 2: which NL devices are connected? >> I have a Beosystem 4, the other NL/ML converter, a Beovision 11 Question 3: you want to move the BLC/BL Passive, does this room have a NL device? >> no, it’s a bathroom, so no other device is in the room.
carolpa
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Posted November 7, 2022 at 16:27 GMT
#1650479
Frog
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Posted November 7, 2022 at 16:45 GMT
Yes, as above. There are more ML devices connected (too many to list!) no speakers are connected to either BLC ML/NLs. I've used the first BLC-ML/NL as a bridge between the two networks - and its working fine/
carolpa
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Posted November 7, 2022 at 18:27 GMT ? Edited November 7, 2022 at 18:37 GMT
#1650487
Frog
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Posted November 8, 2022 at 02:05 GMT
Thanks - I’ll give this a go - basically using the BLP and passive speaker as an active speaker directly connected to the BLC. really though; I can’t understand why the BLP connected via ML isn’t working.
Frog
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Posted November 8, 2022 at 16:11 GMT
#1650515
Well I tried the above setup  - initially with a Beolab 8000 connected to the powerlink connector of the BLC and weirdly, the only source that worked came from the Beosystem 4 - but I di get NETRADIO coming through the speaker.   On disconnecting the powerlink and connecting it to the BLP with Beovox 1s attached - the BLP didn't even power on. I'm at a loss to understand why as surely the BLP should activate if it senses a signal on the PL.
carolpa
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Posted November 8, 2022 at 19:08 GMT
#1650521
Frog
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Posted November 8, 2022 at 19:14 GMT
Probably not…. I’ll try to find some and try again.
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