kiwi4all wrote:

Discovered same problem like you with the HDMI-connections, as my LG UHD player does support Dolby Vision.

My current work around is to manually connect either LG or Apple TV to HDMI

Hi Kiwi4all

Since you do have 2 sources capable of Dolby Vision (LG UHD Player and Apple TV), the only work around will be to use a HDMI Switcher which can take in 2 UHD signals and then connect to Loewe HDMI 4.

Before your post on HDMI 2.0 ports on Loewe, I had already found and ordered an HDMI Switcher which I think is the best in the field. The link to the product is here in case you end up using Both, LG UHD and Apple TV 4H HDR and feel the need. Since I have the Sony UBX 800 which can only play HDR (No Dolby Vision), I am just plugging it to HDMI 2 on Loewe and Apple TV is on HDMI 4. Fantastic picture quality though even with just HDR via Sony.

http://www.gefen.com/product/4k-ultra-hd-600-mhz-4x1-switcher-EXT-UHD600-41

Folks,

Adding a one month plus report on Loewe BILD 7 with BL 50.

One area Loewe has impressed me is on the clarity of speech via the TV speaker (configured as center channel). Even though the speaker is rated 120W, it has all the guts to do a fantastic job as the center channel speaker and in combination with BL 50, it is just remarkably smooth and blends in very well with B&O sound.

On the picture side, All OLEDS are fantastic and Loewe BILD 7 has a bit more than "standard" guts, Loewe Ventavision does produce a great contrast between the bright and dark spaces. Pictures are very real and moving parts are very smooth.

Operating system is quite intuitive and easy to use. I am a lot better in using the remote now and I control the Apple TV as well as Sony UHD blue ray players directly with the Loewe remote. I still have few more steps to figure out but for the time being , very happy with how I am able to operate the system using only Loewe remote. 

Almando multiplay surround does it's job perfectly while being hidden from out of sight. It is truly a silent warrior and keep doing what it is supposed to do without any hitch.

All in all, I am super pleased with Loewe BILD 7, Almando Multiplay surround and BL 50. If I had to space, I would love to bring my BL 5 to the party but they are doing a dedicated job with my good old BV9 which has been moved to bedroom.

@svinaik

Agree with your comments 100% on bild 7 (picture 7).

I have been an owner for a year and the image still blows me away most days. Having the right feed of course is vital and amazing as the sotware is it can't make a purse out of a sow's ear. I have now built up quite a collection of UHD 4k discs. HDR is immense and Dolby Vision has to be seen to be believed. Feed these through the Oppo 203 #couchpotato.

I'm now looking forward to receiving my Almando next week and starting to source some sweet B&O kit. 5.1 is the aim.

Pics when I get it all set up. 😐

8000's (Mk2) and Beolab 3's on route -

Cables on order from https://www.soundsheavenly.com/12-bang-olufsen

Steve was amazingly helpful even replying to my questions while closed on holiday. He's the man. 😐

background noise of speakers BL9 + 8000

Guys, do you have the same "problem" with your Loewe/BeoLab integration regarding a background noise on all speakers?

First I`ve noticed it while listening to the latest news on the BeoSound 4 (also connected via Powerlink cable to the almando box). While speak rests there was a hearable backround noise. I turned the volume to 0 and the backgound noise - of course - did not fall silent.

I switched to the Loewe Bild 5 OLED and there also was the same background noise. Have tried to put the Powerlink cable to other plugs of the almando box, but the does not work.

Could you also please check your Loewe telly with almando box and BeoLab speakers if you have the same Background noise.

Thank you very much.

Steffen

I suggest you contact Jeurgen at Almando for advice.

Are you using suitably shielded cables? https://www.soundsheavenly.com/12-bang-olufsen

hotknife wrote:

Could you also please check your Loewe telly with almando box and BeoLab speakers if you have the same Background noise.

 

@Steffen, I have no background noise at all. Speakers are totally silence at 0 volume.

Could it be coming in from your power lines as they are notorious for inducing noise in the system. AS the electronics in the new system are very sensitive, it could be a possibility. Try using a different power strip / distributor. If all fails, it could be that your Almando may need replacement.

If the power lines are the cause for the noise, I have a simple suggestion. You may want to check into Shunyate product. Link below

https://www.dedicatedaudio.com/collections/power-conditioning/products/shunyata-defender-power-conditioning-module

Sanjay

Rafiki wrote:

I suggest you contact Jeurgen at Almando for advice.

Are you using suitably shielded cables? https://www.soundsheavenly.com/12-bang-olufsen

That is a very good point. There are so many inferior cables now a days that you have to specifically ask for a certain level of certification. I am using CAT 7 cables across the system and no issues with the noise or quality of sound.

As Rafiki suggested, Steve is a very reliable and fair priced source for cables. If you reach out to him, Just let him know that you would like to have Cat 7 cable for connections between the speakers and Almando.

Received an invite from Almando to access the set up App currently in beta for IOS.

Looks 'fairly' straight forward so we'll see when everything arrives next week however I'm not that tech savvy..

Tip for Alamando:

• A YouTube video tutorial in English for IOS install would be 'tickety boo'.

Guys, thank you very much for your answers.

After I´ve put the almondo box to power-off and connected the BeoLab 9 straight to my BeoSound 4 the same background noise appeard. So the noise is not produced by the almando box.

I`ve checked all Powerlink cables, they are the latest version form B&O.

I think, the background noise is produced because I´ve put the powerlink cable + power cable into the same cable conduit. And for sure my wife will kill me if I seperate all cables and double the amout of cable conduits in the living room. All cable conduits are visable.