BL20 / BS9000 / BV11 / Almando - static noise

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schatzoy (archived2)
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Posted December 21, 2018 at 10:57 GMT
#2115974

Hi

Former ***f member looking for some advice. I had a new pair of BL20 installed this week to replace my BL8000/BL2/BL14 2.1 combination. I did it for the looks mainly and to declutter my living room.

The situation is as follows:

- BS9000 connected to Almando Powerlink switch
- BV11 connected to Almando Powerlink switch
- BL20 connected to Almando Powerlink switch

Almando works like a charm, i.e. I can have the BS9000 and the BV11 working at the same time. Only problem is, the BS9000 produces a static noise, a buzz with some white noise. The dealer has changed the powerlink cable, situation improved, changed the mains cable, things improved further. But still, there is some buzzing and white noise. And we are out of ideas how to get rid of it.

Well almost, I have found a quick fix using the Almando app. I have reduced the volume feed from the BS9000 to the Almando switch by -6 dB and now the buzzing is gone, there is some faint white noise which is not really a problem for me. As a consequence, I have to increase the volume setting on my BS9000. Before, with the BL8000/BL2, I had the volume at 22, now I need to have it at 28-30 to have the same strength of volume.

Now my question: is that an acceptable fix for the issue, meaning do I still get the full experience soundwise? Or is there a better solution to resolve the issue?

Grateful for your advice.

Happy holidays and many thanks,
René

Steve at Sounds Heavenly
Steve at Sounds Heavenly
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Posted December 21, 2018 at 20:15 GMT
#2115975

Hi Rene,

I haven't used the Almando switch, but a simpler option (without the buzzing issues) could be to link the 9000 into the AV input of the Beovision 11, then connect the speakers to the TV.

The only downside to this is that the TV needs to be on to play CDs on the 9000.  If this is of interest, please let me know and I can advise on the cables to get this working, without the buzzing noises.

Kind regards, Steve.

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rotel1111 (archived2)
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Posted December 21, 2018 at 21:28 GMT
#2115976
Try to find second hand ml/nl converter on ebay. No buzzing and the sound quality will improve.
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schatzoy (archived2)
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Posted December 22, 2018 at 19:09 GMT
#2115977

Thank you Steve and Pat for your feedback. Very much appreciated.

The thing is, I want to have the BS9000 and BV11 operate at the same time, i.e. in a two-person household one person can listen to the BS9k while the other person may watch a show on the BV11 using headphones. I don't think that is possible with any other device other than the Almando device.

Further, there is a Sonos connected to the aux of the BS9000. I couldn't play the Sonos if I had to use the CD function on the BS9000.

Well, the options seem limited. I can live with the quick fix for now. Maybe over time, the "issue" will be resolved with software/firmware upgrades.

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

Millemis
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Posted December 22, 2018 at 19:46 GMT
#2115978

schatzoy wrote:

The thing is, I want to have the BS9000 and BV11 operate at the same time, i.e. in a two-person household one person can listen to the BS9k while the other person may watch a show on the BV11 using headphones. I don't think that is possible with any other device other than the Almando device.

That is very easy!

BL20’s with the BS9000 and headphones with the BV11 😉

No need for the Almando-thingy.

MM

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andybandy (archived2)
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Posted December 22, 2018 at 21:00 GMT
#2115979

Have you ask Almando , if it can coming from the Almando it self? Maybe its power supply its defect? that need to be replaced? 

I dont now, but static noise, is normal from a bad cable, or from a bad power supply... 

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andybandy (archived2)
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Posted December 22, 2018 at 21:00 GMT
#2115980

Have you ask Almando , if it can coming from the Almando it self? Maybe its power supply its defect? that need to be replaced? 

I dont now, but static noise, is normal from a bad cable, or from a bad power supply... 

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rotel1111 (archived2)
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Posted December 22, 2018 at 23:25 GMT
#2115981

Does the Almando box has figure of 8 ir a kettle type lead? 2 or 3 prongs?

It sounds like the ground/earthing issue.
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schatzoy (archived2)
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Posted December 23, 2018 at 08:55 GMT
#2115982

Millemissen wrote:

schatzoy wrote:

The thing is, I want to have the BS9000 and BV11 operate at the same time, i.e. in a two-person household one person can listen to the BS9k while the other person may watch a show on the BV11 using headphones. I don't think that is possible with any other device other than the Almando device.

That is very easy!

BL20’s with the BS9000 and headphones with the BV11 😉

No need for the Almando-thingy.

MM

 

Well, I want to use the BL20 with the BV11 as well. There is no other solution to date other than Almando. I have checked with two different dealers. That is why, I originally purchased a BL14 2.1 just for the BV11 while the BS9000 was independently connected to a BL8000/BL2 combo.

Got tired of too much stuff standing around and wanted to declutter. Hence, I went for the Almando solution which is exactly what I have wanted for years. Now, I only need one pair of speakers (could also remove the BL2) and can run the BV11 and BS9000 simultaneously. I have Almando configured to give the BS9000 priority over the BV11, i.e. when both devices are playing, the BL20 will play the sound of the BS9000, the BV11 plays the sound through the internal speakers only. As soon as I switch the BS9000 off, the sound from the BV11 is played to the BL20. Genious!

 

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schatzoy (archived2)
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Posted December 23, 2018 at 09:03 GMT
#2115983

Pat wrote:

 

Does the Almando box has figure of 8 ir a kettle type lead? 2 or 3 prongs?

 

It sounds like the ground/earthing issue.

Thanks Pat.

Yes, it has a figure 8 lead with 2 prongs. That's a very interesting tip. I already tried switching the socket (wall-mounted) this morning but no change there. I will follow-up on it. 

My dealer will also talk to Almando. However, due to the holidays, this may take a little while. Thankfully, I have the quick fix for now.

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