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Posted August 16, 2024 at 06:55 GMT
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Beosound Core and Beoconnect Core vs. 3rd party DAC streamers
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I can say that the Core certainly isn’t letting the BL18s down!Thank you for your input. Much appreciated. I agree, the BL18 has to be superior to the BL8000. If the Core isn't letting the BL18s down, then the Core is probably good enough for the BL8000s and a BL2. For me the only question then remains, should I pay €650 for a used Core, when I can get a Cambridge Audio MXN10 for €500 (which is supposed to be better than the Wiim Pro Plus) or a Bluesound Node X for €700 (which is supposed to be better than the Cambridge Audio MXN10). In this regard I am only interested in sound. They all support Spotify and Tidal Connect, Google Cast and Apple Airplay which is enough functionality for my needs. Login to view image Login to view image
I think you can get a Beosound Core for less than that. I just picked up a s/h one in good condition for £300 on Ebay. Then if you go BS9000 to BS Core, you could also use a Beoremote One to control everything, as well as the app. I honestly think these days where it comes to streaming and digital there’s not a lot to choose between any of these sorts of devices, but if you’re outputting analogue that’s where differences really come in. I’ve not yet tried the analogue (PL) output of the Core as I’ve got it hooked up to a Transmitter 1 via optical, but I will give it a go at some point to see what, if any, difference there is.I can say that the Core certainly isn’t letting the BL18s down!Thank you for your input. Much appreciated. I agree, the BL18 has to be superior to the BL8000. If the Core isn’t letting the BL18s down, then the Core is probably good enough for the BL8000s and a BL2. For me the only question then remains, should I pay €650 for a used Core, when I can get a Cambridge Audio MXN10 for €500 (which is supposed to be better than the Wiim Pro Plus) or a Bluesound Node X for €700 (which is supposed to be better than the Cambridge Audio MXN10). In this regard I am only interested in sound. They all support Spotify and Tidal Connect, Google Cast and Apple Airplay which is enough functionality for my needs. Login to view image Login to view image
Then if you go BS9000 to BS Core, you could also use a Beoremote One to control everything, as well as the app.I have a Beo4 and was not planning on replacing it. If I only use the app, does the BS Core go to standby by itself when it is not in use?
Hi,
I have beocenter 9300 + bl2 + bl8000 and airport express for streaming. I want to upgrade the streaming.
What choice is the best?
Scenario 1: DAC to Aux input of Beosound 9000
Scenario 2: DAC between Beosound 9000 and speakers
Scenario 2bis: 3rd party DAC( bluesound node)
thanks.
I have beocenter 9300 + bl2 + bl8000 and airport express for streaming. I want to upgrade the streaming.
What choice is the best?
Scenario 1: DAC to Aux input of Beosound 9000
Scenario 2: DAC between Beosound 9000 and speakers
Scenario 2bis: 3rd party DAC( bluesound node)
thanks.
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