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- the repairability is important in our planned obsolescence world. Thanks for regarding that, too.
- Display: For added browsing comfort a 4 line or full matrix LCD would be nice. A wide one prevents scrolling titles. As it is for B&O it should have a classical red backlight, like e.g. on the Access Virus C:
Display: For added browsing comfort a 4 line or full matrix LCD would be nice. A wide one prevents scrolling titles. As it is for B&O it should have a classical red backlight
I never liked that LCD matrix stuff much. DOT matrix or OLED looks much better...
In general it seems like there isn't much demand for such a device.
I thought more people would like to bring in their opinions and wishes...
My own personal needs are mainly for something that I could use as a replacement for my Playmaker that would still let me work with my BS9000, or use standalone. My PM is more reliable than most but still has hiccups now and then. I think something like you propose, if not too pricey, could be a very useful thing. Since B&O's idea of a streamer is the Moment, I'm never going to own one but still love my Beolabs. I'll have to look more at your list up front here and think more about this, I'd must have missed this first time around or forgotten about it.
It reads exciting. At the same time, i'm not fully clear on the use case?
Both ML and NL are out of scope? if so, wouldn't AE or CC cater for the need of streaming solutions (both even with multi-room).
No, NL is not out of scope. As NL uses normal network communication it's just a question of software.
The general problem with AE and CC is that at low listening levels most of the BeoLab's will switch off if fed by LINE-IN. So with a proper power link connector we can better control them. Furthermore PL-DATA can be added to activate the displays on some BeoLabs's and even control the BL5 in stand-alone mode without IR commands.
Finally two way IR could be added to use it with BL5000 or BL7000.
I'll have to look more at your list up front here and think more about this, I'd must have missed this first time around or forgotten about it.
Okay, great. Any input highly appreciated!
Has anyone looked at Yamaha Music Cast? - this seems to offer a great app and multi room, plus you can get smaller boxes that simply plug into an old stereo and allow them to join a multi room streaming system. I've ordered one of the small CD/Internet Radio/USB/Receivers for my kitchen to use with S45-2's to see how it compares with the old ML system.
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Ah, the "requirements definition phase" of a project! Leading to system functional design...I was a systems engineer for 35 years. 🙂
Taking the below:
- PowerLink socket old DIN style or RJ45? - I'd say RJ45, probably cheaper, smaller to make a better/easier form factor, and since B&O has embraced these R45 to PL converters are easy to find.
- TOSLINK output for newer BeoLabs? - If you want it to appeal to those of us who aren't Beoluddites, yes.
- 2 or 2+2 channels? - 2 channels is fine for me.
- PL data signal for Penta and BL5? - I don't care, some would, but the number of such speakers is declining, so I'd say no unless it's very easy and cheap.
- AUX input? Digital or analog? - Definitely yes, for me analog is fine (two would even be nice), I'd guess digital would be of interest to many, so I'd say both.
- Connector for the silver IR eye? Normal 38kHz IR? - Might be useful, but I don't know. I only have one eye up but if I put the thing in a cabinet some kind of eye would be nice, then again people can buy IR blasters, having it respond to both B&O remotes and "normal" IR freq would be a plus.
- 2-way IR for BL7000 / BL5000? - Small market, wouldn't help me.
- Integrated amplifier for BeoVox? - Interesting idea, but personally I'd say no, but analog preamp outs via the RJ45/PL could easily be connected to an outboard amp, a 12 volt trigger out would help with that to turn on the outboard amps.
- Maybe even WISA using one of those Summit modules? - WISA would help sell it to frustrated Moment buyers.
- Display? No cogent thoughts on that, however, if it had an app to run it, on iOS and Android, that showed what it was playing that would be the bomb. I think the future is app based and since it's a microprocessor...
Hope this helps. This is a very promising project, maybe we can get the ghost of David Lewis to contribute...
Sounds interesting. I use the digital in and out on a Yamaha WXC-50 pre-amplifier connected to a Beolab Transmitter to guide sound from a Sony TV to my Beolab 18's. You could look at the Yamaha for inspiration, as it is a very nice little box. If you add FM / DAB+ / Internet radio and WISA + the ability to control with a B&O remote + powerlink sockets you have a winner :-)
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