Hey everyone. Finally took the plunge and got the A9 MkIII. Must say that the looks are still out of this world and the sound is highly enjoyable especially with the 2 new drivers. A little tweaking of the equalizer and the sound is just amazing - with punchy bass.
I had only one concern with the product. It's a major one - I am hoping a software update can fix. B&O if you're listening or reading this - please do try and fix the below with haste:
I am now using a a multi-room music throughout my home - with multiple Amazon Echo devices. These connect to my amps or standalone speakers either via Bluetooth or Line out and work great.
I was totally shocked when I did the same with the A9. Basically I tried a Bluetooth method - where it did connect successfully quite easily. When playing the audio out - there was almost a 1 - 1.5 second delay on the Bluetooth input. This is the worst when listening to anything in a small multi-room environment as the beats and vocals are not aligned, making any beautiful track or sound, turn to NOISE. Prior to this even a 8 year Bluetooth speaker was in sync - using far older Bluetooth technology.
I said the other solution could be using the direct line in - so i did connect the Echo directly from the line out to the line in of the A9. Guess what? There is still a delay - shorter one - but enough to drive you mad as sounds turn back into noise.
Not sure what I can do next as I do not think the system is bad or problematic. Works smooth and sounds amazing. It's just that a sound delay from Bluetooth for a new system is not fun and for a line in level; it is just not acceptable.
Would anyone be able to advise me. Is there feedback I can give to B&O directly. ANy hep would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
