Just wanted to say thanks to everyone forall their help.  As a new user it has been invaluable advice.

While I'm on a roll can I get an explanation of what the powerlink connection on my Beocenter 2300 is for?

Thanks

Powerlink is a volume level controlled preamp out, that sends audio (analog stereo) to active speakers (Beolab). This is just an output.

You can also connect third party poweramps and - with limitations - to line level inputs of Beomasters (BS5 Encore to BM7000).

@Iano: I think BC2300 and MLGW simply are two different Beo-generations, especially if you have the early two-way model.

But maybe a sw update helps to make your system mlgw compatible.

You can download the compatibility list from: 

mlgw.bang-olufsen.dk - /source/documents/

Hope this helps

Stefan

Millemissen wrote:

Of cource the BL2000 uses both direction - otherweise you would not be able to start the sources of the BC2300.

I am quite sure that it is not possible. So sure that I would not even try it out - risking to damage anything.

I wonder if you - or kernowman -  would 🤔

Greetings Millemissen

Stefan is right. It will work with Steve’s AUX splitter. The male plug goes in the 2300. The first female is used to connect to the convertor box (1611). The second female to connect any other source. The command A.AUX on the remote will open that source on 2300 and/or BL2000.

But only if ALL pins are connected 1 on 1. If that’s the case, I’m pretty sure the second picture is wrong as this is a PL MK2 cable and not a AUX Link cable. http://www.soundsheavenly.co.uk/bando-auxy.htm

"Aux Input "Y" Splitter/Doubler Adapter

This product is a high quality audiophile cable to allow you to connect two input devices to a single Aux socket on your Bang and Olufsen hifi system. This cable will fit almost all B&O audio systems manufactured since 1990 (ie. those with a 7 pin Aux socket) - if you are in any doubt, please ask! This cable is especially useful when using the Aux socket for a Masterlink Convertor box, as it allows the connection of a portable music player or other input device without disturbing the connection to the convertor box.

Please note that this cable does not switch between the two inputs that are connected, so to listen to one input device, you will need to switch off the other connected device to avoid causing interference. In order for this cable to work correctly, we strongly recommend that at least one of the two devices to be connected should be battery powered, eg. an iPod or portable MP3 player. This prevents any mains hum being induced through the input socket. If you need to connect two mains powered devices, or if you want to connect more than two devices at once, please see our Aux Input Switching Kit, which allows up to four devices to the connected to one input socket at the same time."

From the description on Steve's site.

Feel free to experiment

Or ask Steve directly - I am sure he will give a quick answer. Just post the link of this thread.

Greetings Millemissen

Have a few new original B&O Aux splitters left in my closet...

Millemissen wrote:

This cable is especially useful when using the Aux socket for a Masterlink Convertor box, as it allows the connection of a portable music player or other input device without disturbing the connection to the convertor box.

Please note that this cable does not switch between the two inputs that are connected, so to listen to one input device, you will need to switch off the other connected device to avoid causing interference. 

Feel free to experiment

Or ask Steve directly - I am sure he will give a quick answer. Just post the link of this thread.

Greetings Millemissen

There is no need to post  smileys... Maybe I misread the first sentence.. I also said it will only work if all 7 pins are connected 1 on1. Hard to tell looking at a picture only.

The way I read the second sentence is to connect two different sources which has nothing to do with the convertor. Just a side note if the splitter is used for another purpose. 🙂

I will drop a message to Steve to chime in. 

kernowman wrote:

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone forall their help.  As a new user it has been invaluable advice.

Just saying welcome ... and a double welcome on the assumption you are Cornish or live in Cornwall !

Hi DoubleU,

Yes, the Aux Splitter that I sell (