Thankyou!

I think that tells me that the Beolab 3's do not accept a digital input - only line in.

Which means I'm stuck with the choice of using the Chromecast built-in DAC or obtaining an external one?

Would the Playmaker add any advantage here? 

Thankyou!

I think that tells me that the Beolab 3's do not accept a digital input - only line in.

Which means I'm stuck with the choice of using the Chromecast built-in DAC or obtaining an external one?

Would the Playmaker add any advantage here? 

Hi,

Yes, that is correct, the speakers can only accept an analogue output.  I suggest trying the internal DAC to see if you are happy with the sound quality first, there are lots of upgrade options (eg. Sonos, PlayMaker, Core, etc) but in many cases the Chromecast Audio may already give the sound quality you need without needing to buy extra hardware.

Kind regards, Steve.

Thankyou - I wrongly posted this reply on another thread I was reading....

There is the issue of adding a Sub (in my case it will be B&W PV1D) to the Beolab 3's

Clearly will need something to send the line signal to both speakers and sub together - is this where Playmaker is needed...or other?

Finally - if I want to add my turntable (having gone through a phono stage) that means having something where I can switch between two inputs. Can this also be accommodated?

I have a B&O connection hub, with a set of Beolab 3 and Beolab 11 connected to the output, and a tv, chromecast audio both via optical connected on the input side.

But a Hall Audio wifi streamer would do too.

With a Beosound Core you don’t need the Chromecast anymore while it is built into the Core.