Connecting Beolab 3's to non B&O equipment

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mvikrant (archived)
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Posted February 11, 2011 at 21:50 GMT
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Hi,

I have an extra pair of Beolab 3s that I plan to connect to a non B&O piece.  I understand I need a line/powerlink adaptor.  What does this look like?  Is it like a Y adapter with two Powerlink on one end and a 1/8" on the other?  And would this just plug into the headphone jack of the amp as that is the only like out that i know of?  Or does it go to the preamps?

I have not bought the amp yet and just need a decent two channel.  Any thoughts would be appreciated.


Regards,

Mo 

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BeoMegaMan (archived)
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Posted February 11, 2011 at 22:25 GMT
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You are looking for a Powerlink to RCA cable. As the the description implies it consist of a powerlink connection on one end which would go to the back of the BeoLab 3's and the other side would be a male RCA connection, which would be ready for most all preamp/monitor connections. It is not a Y connection so you would need two.  As far as preamp's go I would fine one with controls that fit your prefaces. Stick with higher quality lines and you should be just fine. 

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mvikrant (archived)
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Posted February 12, 2011 at 08:03 GMT
#1926596

Thanks for the reply.  Pardon my ignorance here but there are preamps with volume controls..correct?

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Llewelyn (archived)
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Posted February 12, 2011 at 08:35 GMT
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Yep - Any good quality pre amp with RCA outputs would be fine!

If you bought a Quad pre amp, you could you use standard DIN cables as they have DIN outputs as standard. They are also really nice!

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Llewelyn (archived)
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Posted February 12, 2011 at 08:36 GMT
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I think Naim also use DIN, which are also very good...

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SHEFFIELD (archived)
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Posted February 12, 2011 at 09:48 GMT
#1926599

B&O do a 3.5mm stereo jack to 2 powerlink plugs for using Lab 3 with iPod etc, or single 5 metre phono to powerlink.  Just set speakers to line input and away you go!

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mvikrant (archived)
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Posted February 12, 2011 at 18:40 GMT
#1926600

Thanks to everyone for your posts.  Very helpful and I'm well on my way.  Thanks again!

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