Hi Austin,

as far as I remember someone in another thread wrote, that it does not fit.

In the thread: 'New ATV ordered....' you soon will get the exact answer - I guess.

As for airplaying to Playmaker vs to ATV, you could/should do the test yourself.

These things are best tested with your own gear in your own room.

You can connect the Playmaker to the analog multi-connector of the Avant (set the Playmaker to 'fixed line output' and Option 0). There is a cable adapter available for this.

Using the Playmaker this way will make it possible for you to configure (the sound settings of) that input for playing music-only. If you use the ATV it (normally) will have a sound configuration, that is aimed more at sound including video.

See the User Guide of the Avant for how to configure the sound settings per source and the Technical Sound Guide for details.

Usually the ATV is regarded as 'less good' for music. A lot of people use it, though!

Whether you can hear a difference comparing these two devices or if the difference matters to you, only testing will show.

MM

Austin wrote:

Hello!

I currently own a pair of BL5s connected to a Playmaker. I am looking to upgrade my non B&O TV to a BV Avant 55". I am wondering what are my options for playing my music to the new Avant/BL5s from iTunes or iPhone. Will the AirPlay streaming from my iPhone/iTunes with an Apple TV be the same sound quality as the Playmaker? Are there other options built into the TV other than Spotify or Deezer? 

Also, does someone know if the new Apple TV (4th gen) will fit on the back on the Avant since it is thicker?

This will be my first B&O TV so I am unsure of what to expect. Any help would be great!

Hi Austin

Great post.

It took me a while to come to the consideration that I should buy a B&O TV, and i'm happy that I did.  

Your options for playing music from iTunes or your iPhone are:

> Airplay from your phone to the apple tv 

> Use your iTunes on your computer and control it from the apple tv

> Use all of your existing purchased music directly from the apple tv

There are 4 music options built in to the Avant:

> Radio which comes via the aerial

> Netradio which comes via the internet and it's very similar to tune in radio - this is the one i use the most

> Deezer which requires premium subscription

> Spotify which requires premium subscription

I think the quality would be the same with the BL5 vs PM combo in that your BL5 will be directly connected to the Avant and you set up the settings for this exact speaker to get the most out of it.  You can assign a special speaker group 

When i purchased the Avant i also purchased the clamper system from STB Brackets with the apple tv attachment.  I specifically wanted the apple tv on the back (as opposed to inside) the Avant because everyone was anticipating an update to the apple tv - mainly at that stage it was predicted to be a 4K apple tv.  I also heard that people had overheating issues with the apple tv inside.  I wrote to STB and they will make the new apple tv adapter , so for me that's an easy swap if i want to upgrade to the new apple tv.

I had a lovely Sony TV, which i still have 2, one in my other room and one in my bedroom, the other one i gave away, but i haven't regretted purchasing the Avant.  I love that its minimal, that i can put peripherals on the back (via the clamper system) which meant i didn't have to purchase another piece of furniture, that it has the inbuilt sound system, and it can be controlled from the one remote with the "my buttons"

The only thing i wished for on the remote is it to be backlit and to have a dedicated record and dedicated mute button.  I don't think you will be sorry if you went down the B&O TV line. 

@Austin

Also, does someone know if the new Apple TV (4th gen) will fit on the back on the Avant since it is thicker?

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Excellent response! These are some great options. It sounds like if the sound guilty is similar, I will go the Apple TV route. It has a great interface, easy to stream to and will easily attached to the back.

Making the leap to a B&O TV has been a slow process for me. I find investing in speakers a bit easier since they will always sound great, though TV tech changes all the time. I currently have a projector with stereo BL5s, no surround. The draw of an integrated, one remote, surround system is very appealing, though I will lose screen size by about 30 inches. Just weighing out the pros and cons!

How do you do that? Is there a special format? What's the interface like on the Avant in that scenario?

Do what???

MM

Sorry, new to this forum and figuring out how it replies.

How do you set up a hard drive with all your music and what is the interface like on the Avant?