Essence MK1 main unit

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beophase
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Posted December 23, 2025 at 08:11 GMT
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Hi Beoworld,

can this device be used like an Beolab-RCA connection extender? So it will swtich on a connected Beolab speaker connected via PL if a signal is detected on RCA input? Im looking for extact that feature.

Thanks in advance!
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Guy
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Posted December 23, 2025 at 10:34 GMT
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Hi and welcome to Beoworld!

The answer is 'yes' - the RCA line-in has auto-sense which will trigger the PL and Beolabs.  You may well have to set up autosense (sensitivity etc) in the menu, accessible from most browsers or the B&O app.  You will also have to set up whether the output should be fixed volume or controllable (via remote or B&O app).

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beophase
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Posted December 23, 2025 at 14:03 GMT
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Quick response! Thank you motoGuy.
Im no new member but a very quiet one. ;]

Are there more optional devices with that feature, besides the Beosound Essence MK1 and MK2 you know of?
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Guy
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Posted December 23, 2025 at 15:54 GMT
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Ah, I should have checked - you registered nearly 4 years ago, and may well have been on the old forum too!

Here's another device that will carry out the same function:  link

Or you could look for a second-hand B&O Playmaker - they have auto-sense on the aux input:  /api/files/3b58918d4e0f4b6bb3a6e37b74c8b8a6

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beophase
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Posted December 23, 2025 at 19:04 GMT
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My first registration is older then that, but not of any importance.^^

Thanks again, very helpful!
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matador
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Posted December 24, 2025 at 13:16 GMT
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Hi, I'd like to add that Autosense in my Playmaker is a little bit wobbly in my case: Airplay start do work. Line in do work. But cross switch do not work at all.

If I've use line in then Airplay Auto sense doesnt work anymore. Nor if I stop Analogue in nor if it is just hjiacked with an airplay signal. I need the to select the entries with the remote.

Maybe a local issue but needs to be said if your use the Playmaker in heterogenous setup.

Cheers.

Location: Paris France

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