Only issue with that suggestion is that the BeoSound 3000 is already connected to a BL4000/BL6000 set up and I´m assuming I would have to have the same source playing also on the Pentas (at same volume?).

So that would not work for me.

I could buy another BS3000 and then have a Sonos Port hooked up to that to create a "seperate zone" bit then we are starting to add a lot of equipment and cables.....

It seems neither one of you is recommending to pair the Beovox Pentas with the Beocenter 9300?

The questions then becomes wether the Beoamp2 set-up is worth it over the Sonos Amp in terms of music quality?

Ready built ICEPower amplifiers are made by Ghent Audio.

Thanks all for comments and suggestions!

A few questions/clarifications and apologies in advance for being slow;

I should perhaps clarify that I have chosen Sonos as my multiroom system so everything needs to be connected to Sonos at some point in the chain...

No one is recommending the Beocenter 9300 for the amp function - why? I thought the 9000-series was the original partner for the Beovox Pentas?

ICEPower is the best way to go?

Option 1 then would to go with the Beoamp2 which gets me 2x125w icepower but then I would need a receiver to control volume/tone etc to connect to Sonos port.

Sonos Port - eg BS3000 - Beoamp2 - Pentas

There is a used Beoamp2 on ebay for EUR 480, a BS3000 I can pick up for EUR 250 so total cost incl. Sonos Port comes to EUR 1.180   

Option 2 is basically the same except switching out the Beoamp 2 for a Ghent Audio option

Their 2x125w version costs EUR 930 so total cost incl. Sonos Port comes to EUR 1.630

Option 3 would be to just use the Sonos Amp which would give me 2x125w but no icepower. Cost EUR 800

Option 4 which no one seems to like is the Beocenter 9300 which would give me 2x80w no icepower

Sonos Port - Beocenter 9300 - Pentas

Cost would be EUR 250 for the 9300 and 450 for the Port so total EUR 700

None of the above take into account import duties (ghent is chinese?) cables or installation costs.

Further questions;

How much flexibility do i have in terms of placement when running cables from the amps to the speaker and then from amps to receiver? I.e will i lose sound quality by running long cables?

Can I use a beocenter 9300 in the beoamp2/ghent set up? I.e only use the 9300 as a receiver and bypassing the built in amp?

Am I correct that the Beolab Pentas had 150 and 200w amplifiers depending on version?

Are the D-class amplifiers in general and ICEPower amps in particular, more capable at the same watt spec?

Am i getting the options right and if so, which options makes most sense?

Quick bump to see if anyone has any final recommendations on this?

cheers

Have a nice day / Peter Pan.

DIY - Make BeoVox Penta active.

Hi,

Thanks for the suggestion!

A few questions then;

Where do i place the amps? I.e how much cable can I run between the amp and the speakers, or do they fit in the actual speaker casing?

This is not something I would attempt to do myself, so I would need to get someone else involved; how many hours of work would you say this is?

Would this be the correct amp? https://www.soundimports.eu/en/icepower-200asc.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAo4OQBhBBEiwA5KWu_7sVySae5--ltFTQY1su8dFPf9h0KcLA_BHn7cy4bBLnvcmx4IuVgRoCVkoQAvD_BwE

What else do I need to buy in terms of parts, cables etc?

All guidance here is very appreciated!

Thanks

Hi jackie0

Yes ICEpower 200ASC is right. The task is pure DIY. There was once
more information on hifi4all.dk forum, but the thread has been deleted.  🙁

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