Anyone allready opened the Playmaker to see which DAC IC is used?

Well I am just a user of the new technology. So a simple explanation would be helpful.

Do I understand correctly that if I add a Playmaker at A-Aux and there is a computer with MP3 files in the network that I can play and control the volume and skip MP3 songs using a Beo4 remote?

Yes and no!

You can play the files (everywhere on the ML network/in every LinkRoom) and control the volumen.

But you must chooce the content/skip tracks/create playlists via a control a DLNA compatible app on a iDevice or Smartphone/tablet (such as PlugPlayer, 8Player, Creation5).

N.B. a DLNA server (e.g. Twonky or WMP) must be running on the computer.

Or...

...you could AirPlay your content to the Playmaker - if you are a iOS user.

Greetings Millemissen

Musicsound asked: what if  "...I ad a Playmaker at A-AUX"

In that case the PM normally is in Option 0 - and won't receive any Beo4 controls.

So, no it will not!

MM

From the installation manual:

Option: 0 - IR receiver is switched off (no reaction on IR-commands).
Option: 4 - Playmaker placed in the same room as other Bang & Olufsen products.  Remote commands must be prefixed with LINK (e.g. LINK + A.MEM).
Option: 5 - The product responds directly to its own codes (A.MEM or A.AUX).

Hence use of Option 0 will prevent both the PM and the device it is connected to responding to the same remote input.

It could be worth experimenting with Option 4 in order to have the best of both worlds. 

Surely it would be worth experimenting....

Personally I would not use the Option 4 on the PM.

1: it is too complicated. The gain is to low (for me).

2: wouldn't help when listening from a LinkRoom.

3: my Playmaker is hidden away.

MM

Thanks for the explanations! So it would be possible to control the songs as well if it is in option 4 or 5.

What are the disadvantages?

What about option 2,3,6,7,8... ;-)