SOLVED! BeoSound Essence mk I + Bose SA-3 problems

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928gts
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Posted May 23, 2020 at 12:44 GMT
#2138826

So B&O claims that this was never an option, and that nothing has been removed, so this picture stating that the volume must be set to "Fixed output" must be of the mk II?

Here is what they wrote:

Our headquarters have replied.
Unfortunately the Mark 1 Essence remote is fundamentally different from the Mark 2 and the option you have on the later model was introduced as one of the improvements over the earlier one. Unfortunately this improvement cannot be implemented on the Mark 1.

If there is anything else we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

 

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928gts
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Posted May 23, 2020 at 15:11 GMT
#2138827

Success at last!

Got the Bose SA-3 to turn on, but not without a fight. I can turn on the radio (TuneIn) via the B&O app or music via Spotify, but have to choose AirPlay to get Spotify working. Then I must turn the volume up to close to max, and then the amplifier turns on. Then I can actually control the volume with my phone :) I can't turn it up really loud, but that isn't important, since this is just for background music outside during the summer months….

Thanks for your help and input.

 

Christian 

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