Am thinking of getting the Core for some new beolab 20s. However, I have previously had major issues with the Moment and have read about issues with the Essence. Does the Core suffer from the same reliability/connectivity/software problems?
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Hard to say as not many units have been sold! However, this product is designed to be future proof, offering a variety of outputs and the ability to update the software. The core seems to be the "audio output" for future sound systems and the "receiver" for beolink multiroom. Seeing this, it is likely that the core is here to stay for a while and therefore should be reliable, at least in the long run!
I have had no problems with my Core
Are you using an essence remote with it Mr Elephant?I have had no problems with my Core BeoNut since '75
Not at this timeI still have the EssenceSo the App is the better combined controllerAre you using an essence remote with it Mr Elephant?
Hi MaxI have the Core attached to two BeoLab 3s.The chromecast of music is solid and no issues. The airplay does however drop on and off from my iPhone. I haven’t tried it with other devices except for my IPhone.
I have the BS Core connected to the BL 20s via optical. So far, everything has been working well for me, except for two things.
1) The B&O app sometimes forgets that I have registered the Core as a product so I have to do it again. I guess this is a problem with the app (Android), though.
2) I have connected my LG OLED tv to the optical input on the Core. If I do not disable line in sensitive in the B&O app, then the Core randomly switches to the optical input even if a) the TV is turned off and b) the optical cable is disconnected from the TV (but still connected to the Core). If I disconnect the cable from the Core, then I do not experience the problem. The problem is so annoying that I have to disable line in sensitive on the Core and manually switch to the optical input when I want the TV sound.
I almost exclusive use the Core for TV sound and Spotify Connect so I cannot comment on the reliability of Bluetooth, Airplay, etc. I have also the Essence Remote connected to the Core and it has worked flawlessly so far.
What about sound delay with the LG tv and core ?
Can the core run without delay at all on optical in regarding picture/sound sync issues ?
I have just sold my Beosound Moment, gave up on it now it has been discontinued, and would like to get a product that hopefully will be better supported/bugfixed in the future.
/Jacob
The optical delay can be disabled on the core. See a bit more here:
/forum/north-america/beocord-8000#post-1688560
I have not had this issue with the iOS beta version.1) The B&O app sometimes forgets that I have registered the Core as a product so I have to do it again. I guess this is a problem with the app (Android), though.
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