So, a quick update: BL5s and BS Core are working fine by powerlink. I notice no audio issues at all. I’m using a standard RJ45 to 8 pin converter and my old mk3 cables.

I’ve also linked my NAD M50.2 via optical to the core for streaming with Tidal. The combination is perfect...I get the first MQA unfold through the M50.2 and the core automatically detects the connection, so speakers jump on and off with no clicks. Very happy. 

Really sorry, but it looks like I had been blinded by hope. At low volume, there is still a discernible hissing, as the OP noted, which sounds like a record. 

Its not noticeable when louder, but it looks like my previous post was wrong. That being said, I’m keeping it as is...while the hissing is annoying, it’s something I can live with for the convenience of the current setup. That being said, if I see an essence pop up cheap online, I’ll probably get it to try it out. 

Hi Alee,

Sorry to hear that you are having problems.  Please can you try turning up the Core volume to approx. 50-75% and then using the volume control of the Beolab 5 speakers to reduce the level?  This should remove the hissing issue.

Kind regards, Steve.

Sounds a bit like a cable problem.

Have you tried different optical cables?

How long is that?

MM

I’m currently just using powerlink (I have mk3s for my BL5s). 

Steve - I will try what you have recommended, but isn’t the core already set at fixed output and changing the volume through the BL5s when hooked up via powerlink?  Also, according to an email I got back from

B&O:

”Hello again,

Ok. After about 2 weeks of listening...I am returning to mu original thought. The “soft crackling noise” is imperceptible at any volume worth listening at. I’m going ahead and saying the beosound core and beolab 5s are totally working ok with each other. 

I don’t know why B&O doesn’t think these work together, but they definitely seem to be working just fine to me. Use with confidence!

Hello,

Is there a special setting to choose in the core to let in know that you are hooked up a pair of lab5s?

So the core knows that is going to send sound via optical and control via powerlink?

In short, yes. With the Optical/Coax converter connected you need to change the settings on the Core as follows. See attached.

Nice one and probably not very well known.

Will the BL5’s then turn on, when played to from the Core - using the app, AirPlay/ChromeCast or the BeoRemote One/BT (and off again).......anyone tried that combination?

MM

When controlling everything via the Core (and therefore the app), yes. Power on/off and also volume is controlled by powerlink connection, and the audio signal is transmitted via the Optical/Coaxial connection. 

I also had success when activating the system using other components connected to Core - eg Bluetooth connection to an Apple TV also worked well. 

Didn't try the BeoRemote One/BT - my system is a stand along Core/Beolab 5 combination.