Looks good. What do you do about charging?

NVGAE wrote:

So the question remains, does anyone know if a Moment could be connected to a Core - with the view of using the Moment (like the moodwheel etc) once in a while but for the rest of the time the core control the music? And if that is possible would the music then go through the Core if played on the Moment (and could e.g. a Halo be used to control something in such situations?).

Compostela wrote:

Thank you. Sounds like you have created a very user-friendly, practical system. 

Can't quite beat the look of that oak cover on the Moment though, beautiful design. IPads clearly achieve the same (indeed more) functionality but they cannot compete in the aesthetics department. The question I suppose is whether one prioritises form over function. 

I do like your system however, and it's really good to see how other people deal with the issues.

c

Form/aesthetics over function and vice versa.

Ok, my solution was created out of a need for function.....and the possibilities I have - a more profane attitude.

This can not - and is not intended to be - a replacement for the new beatyful remote (the Halo)..

Firstly that would not be able to control my setup (BV Avant 1 gen and V1 plus....) at all.

Secondly - which is more important - my solution gives me access to an important function, that the Halo does not = searching (in my case) in the Spotify library and in my own on the NAS......and it show the cover art :-)

Where the Halo for some users is a perfect companion, extension of their products and the easy access to music as such,, it does not suit my needs.

Each user/owner of B&O devices should go for the solution that suits him best.

The Halo is a genuine B&O solution - I hope it will sell well.

And - of cource - I miss the beatyful and handy volume control wheel of the Halo in my more ‘practical’ solution.

These posts about my way of doing things are only intended to be an inspiration for others looking for the best solution for their use of the B&O devices and the music.

Certainly not intended as a universal solution.

Here is a picture from our study/guestroom...

Compostela wrote:

Looks good. What do you do about charging?

Thank you. This is all really inspirational and helpful information.

C

There are options for a wood look on an iPad. 
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For me, I haven't seen anything yet that beats the Moment's oak design and the fact you can control it from both sides. Having an iPad on a stand just doesn't look as elegant. But the covers you have referred to are certainly a pretty good approximation; the best I have seen I think. And it's pretty cool that you can charge from the Logitech Base.

Thank you for the links.

C

This is not about mimicking the BS Moment!

You can’t control your setup with the Moment....that is ‘just’ a music system/device.

It is about finding a solution that fits your needs.

The Logitech Base is a fine option - however it only works with the newer iOS devices.

My 3  iPads for the Bang & Olufsen app are all stationary and therefore hardwired to the charger.

MM 

This is not about mimicking the BS Moment!

You can’t control your entire setup with the Moment....that is ‘just’ a music system/device.

It is about finding a solution that fits your needs.

The Logitech Base is a fine option - however it only works with the newer iOS devices.

My 3  iPads for the Bang & Olufsen app are all stationary and therefore hardwired to the charger.

MM 

That is very true MM. A question of balancing form and function/needs. I can see that for multi room capability, the Moment might be limited. But where you have one room and you simply want to introduce an elegant, beautifully designed music controller in place of a mobile phone/ipod/ipad, the Moment, for me, is a winner. My original question was whether the Moment would actually work in my system (ie it would locate the Core and control the Core), and I think the answer to that question is "yes".

All good advice.

C