Hello,
I have tried searching for previous posts regarding this topic but haven’t been able to find a clear option on how to move forward. Please forgive my lack of knowledge on the topic, I’ve just acquired my first “real” (I’ve had their small portable speakers and headsets for a while) set of B&O speakers (second hand) and the connection options are making me question the best way forward.
My audio video gadgets that I would like to have communicate nicely are as follows:
- 2nd hand Beolab 20 speakers which didn’t include any cables
- AppleTV hooked up to an old Samsung TV
- an old Beogram RX2 turntable
My objective is to use the BL20 speakers for audio from the AppleTV when we watch TV, when we stream music from our iPhones to the AppleTV, and for the ability for us to use my old turntable with these BL20 speakers
My assumption is I can use the RCA inputs on the BL20 speakers and connect them to the Phono input of my Preamp, but going the right way forward with connect my AppleTV to the speakers is what I’m questioning
Wireless sounds like a fancy option, but not necessary as the proximity of the speakers are close to my video setup and I can conceal any extra cables nicely. Is the easiest way forward an optical cable from the AppleTV? I’m assuming I would need some sort of transistor/box to create a stereo setup from a single source (1 AppleTV -> transistor -> 2 speakers).
Finally, the speakers didn’t come with a B&O remote…is it advised I acquire one to turn on/off the speakers and to switch from the AppleTV input to the turntable input?
As you can tell my lack of experience is presenting many options that im unsure as to how to proceed. Thank you for any advice given (& please try not to use too many abbreviations / jargon as I familiarize myself with all the tech B&O offers) as it is greatly appreciated. I’m very excited to get these speakers going for many years of enjoyment to come.
