Beolab 5 with SPDIF line - how can I do it' s working?

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danielshen
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Posted January 17, 2018 at 01:56 GMT
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Dear, 

The beolab 5 is connected both by Powerlink and SPDIF (digital line); Does anybody know the SPDIF line is working or not? Is the sound quality really better than just the powerlink connection?

Can we really tell the difference between the powerlink only connection and the SPDIF connection?

Thanks!

Daniel

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NQVHNWI
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Posted January 17, 2018 at 14:20 GMT
#2100438

The sound quality of the coax connection (with powerlink as volume control) is superior to Powerlink only.

The difference is very noticeable.

BE
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Beoet
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Posted January 17, 2018 at 15:49 GMT
#2100439

Totally agree with @Mr 10 Percent!

The BL5 needs the “CD source” command through PL in order to use the SPDIF, however, ref this thread: /forum/general-discussion-and-questions/bv-avant-55-bl5s-bm5-spdif-problem


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