expanding my MCL link setup --- Now with the photos!

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ScottMc (archived)
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Posted September 24, 2007 at 07:54 GMT
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hi again,

 After getting some great advice from you all on how to install my MCL 2A xtra speaker kit i managed to get everything working at the weekend. (will take some photos to show you all soon)

the install went really well and all the wires are hidden from view. I decided to go with flush fit non B&O ceiling speakers which are more agreeable with my girlfriend who wasn't keen on having big speakers in the bedroom. In fact she is so impressed that she has asked me to extend the system into the bathroom as well and whilst i'm at it i think i will do my study also.

Just need some advice on what to buy to complete the other rooms.

 for the bathroom i am going to go for another MCL 2A unit and non B&O ceiling speakers - no problems there.

 however for the study i would like to add a B&O MX television and an MCL2AV unit so i can connect an additional beogram CD4500 and an ipod through the tape connection. I would also like to run a pair of CX 50's off the television.

 my questions are:

1) will the MCL2AV in the study allow me to use the additional cd player and ipod in other rooms? if so then how do i access this?

2) will the output on the television be enough to power the CX 50's or is there a better way of doing this?

3) can you suggest a suitable television to use that supports the above - i don't have a big budget so the cheaper the better!

4) i assume that the tv will act as the remote control eye for the system in the study so i won't need an aditional infra red reciever?

5) i am also assuming that when i link the mcl units together it is just a case of daisy chaining them and that no additional connectors are being used.

6) the current MCL2A unit in the bedroom is connected via the 2nd speaker socket on my Beocenter 8500 - will the beovision in the study (when i get one) connect via the "audio aux" output on the beocener and if so will this allow me to listen to the television in on the main system and in other rooms also?

 sorry for all the questions - i am now quite excited about getting everything all linked.

ps if anyone has any of the equipment i require i'd be most interested in hearing from you!

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joeyboygolf
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Posted September 24, 2007 at 10:28 GMT
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I have a MCL2AV on ebay at the moment

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ScottMc (archived)
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Posted September 24, 2007 at 10:45 GMT
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thanks Graham- you have PM
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Kim.t (archived)
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Posted September 24, 2007 at 12:51 GMT
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1) no - local souce = local use only

2) yes

3) MX4000

4) correct if connected to the MCL2AV

5) correct

6) The beovision has to be connected to the MCL2AV box, but again It's a local source so you I doubt you can listen to the TV in other rooms unless it is connected direcly to the BM

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Peter
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Posted September 24, 2007 at 13:37 GMT
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If the Beovision in the study is attached to the 8500 and this is the master, then you will be able to listen to TV channels on your system though out the house. I would suggest getting a reasonably up to date TV for the Study - an Avant DVD springs to mind as this will accept a set top box controller which can then be used all through the house as well. I have an LX6000 in my bedroom and can access the Sky+ box in the main room through my hybrid ML/MCL system. An LX would be very cheap these days! Better sound than any MX.

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovox.png Beovox.png
Beovision-11.png Beovision-11.png
Beotime.png Beotime.png
Beosound-Stage.png Beosound-Stage.png
Beosound-Moment.png Beosound-Moment.png
Beosound-5.png Beosound-5.png
Beosound-2.png Beosound-2.png
Beoremote-One.png Beoremote-One.png
Beoplay-Portal.png Beoplay-Portal.png
Beoplay-Earset.png Beoplay-Earset.png
Beomaster.png Beomaster.png
Beolit.png Beolit.png
Beogram-400x.png Beogram-400x.png
Beocenter-2.png Beocenter-2.png
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ScottMc (archived)
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Posted September 24, 2007 at 14:12 GMT
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thanks for your replies everyone. Yes the beovision will be connected directly to the 8500 through the aux socket (i think!). We do not have sky just the inbuilt DVT in a samsung plasma in the lounge.

 think an Avant DVD will be out of my price range but i do quite fancy an MX 4000 or possibly if funds allow, a lower spec Avant.

 shame about not being able to link the additional CD or tape unit but overall it should be a nice system!

here are the photos i promised of my work so far.....

 

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ScottMc (archived)
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Posted September 24, 2007 at 14:19 GMT
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thanks again everyone for all your help.

 

i tried to post up the images but the forum came up with an error and said an administrator would have to approve first?

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Mico (archived)
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Posted September 24, 2007 at 14:20 GMT
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2) MX4000 does not support your case, it needs to be a MX4002 - if you are satisfied with the MX design and tube size of 4002. From the CRT range my favourite is also the LX series both design- and audiowise. If you add an MCL2P that would add more flexibility and power to the system. I have had this kind of setup and would recommend the MCL2P.

6) This is complicated - yes and no. This way you get the audio routed to all rooms but you loose the control of your additional sources (cd and ipod). You need to add the transceiver and MCL2P to facilitate this. I have experience from this kind of setup but with MCL2A and therefore without additional sources.

In any cases remember that MCL2AV requires DC15V. You either need an power adapter or the MCL2P.

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ScottMc (archived)
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Posted September 24, 2007 at 15:14 GMT
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2nd attempt of photos 

 

 

 

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Craig (archived)
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Posted September 24, 2007 at 15:26 GMT
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Scott, is that an Infra Red Light Switch you have? If so does it work with your B&O remote?

 

Craig🙂

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