Using BL5 in surround setup AND connect sonos.

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Hi

As of now, i have my surroundsetup working flawlessly vith my BV 7-40, Bl3´s and Bl5´s.

My question is, can i furthermore connect say SONOS to the BL5´s directly without an audiomaster?

I think i was once told that to use SONOS in this setup, i would need an audiomaster in  ML connection with my Beovision 7, and then when pressing CD, without an CD in the audiomaster, the BL5´s would listeen to the digital input, (in my case SONOS).

So basicly,, can the above be achieved without an audiomaster when i still want to keep the BL5´s in a surroundsetup.?

 

TIA

Ehlerz 

 

Almando Multiplay should work.

Search for it on this Forum.

Ralf

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What about a Beolink converter as an audiomaster?

Connect it to ML. Connect Sonos to Beolink converter (Aux) and digital connection directly to BL5.

Control Sonos via a Lintronic box - connected to converter datalink- in CD mode. BL5 should switch automatically to digital input.

In this way it should be possible to control the audiosystem in a eolink system.

Stefan

kallasr wrote:

Almando Multiplay should work.

Search for it on this Forum.

Ralf

Beolab5's need powerlink data, so I think you will have no sound.

Why not just use the BV and P.mute the screen? Seems straight forward and no real hoops to jump through...

BeoMegaMan wrote:
Why not just use the BV and P.mute the screen? Seems straight forward and no real hoops to jump through...

Well, that is an option, however not my first priority. I guess you mean hooking the sonos up to the AV4 phono input on my Beovision? This way, the sonos will not be connected digitally to the BL5´s, so will i not miss out on the sound quallity?

/Ehlz

stefan wrote:

What about a Beolink converter as an audiomaster?

Connect it to ML. Connect Sonos to Beolink converter (Aux) and digital connection directly to BL5.

Control Sonos via a Lintronic box - connected to converter datalink- in CD mode. BL5 should switch automatically to digital input.

In this way it should be possible to control the audiosystem in a eolink system.

Stefan

 

Interesting, however i must admit that i am not to familiar with the beolink converter and furthermore not keen on having the Lintronic control if i can avoid it :-) 

 

/Ehlz

Just connect a BL converter to your ML system and connect your sonos (you will need an rca to DIN adapter) to AUDIO AUX LINK plug.

BV should be set to V.OPT 2 - should work, but I never tried - I`m using a BS5 .:-)

You don`t really need a Lintronic box, it`s just an option to control sonos with your Beo remote controls,

but of course you can use i-devices or something else....(?)

Stefan

stefan wrote:

Just connect a BL converter to your ML system and connect your sonos (you will need an rca to DIN adapter) to AUDIO AUX LINK plug.

BV should be set to V.OPT 2 - should work, but I never tried - I`m using a BS5 .:-)

You don`t really need a Lintronic box, it`s just an option to control sonos with your Beo remote controls,

but of course you can use i-devices or something else....(?)

Stefan

 

I still do not understand. What do i connect to the Beolink converter? Only ML and then connect the sonos directly to the digital inputs on BL5?

 

/Ehlz

DoubleU wrote:

kallasr wrote:

Almando Multiplay should work.

Search for it on this Forum.

Ralf

Beolab5's need powerlink data, so I think you will have no sound.

The Website says:

Powerlink signals of connected B&O sources simply were looped through. All remaining audio signals by devices of other manufacturers – it doesn’t matter if digital or analogue – are converted into 100% standardized B&O Powerlink signals, including the trigger voltage appropriate for B&O speakers.

Ralf

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Beoplay-H95.png Beoplay-H95.png
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Living Room: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-2 (Center), Beolab 9 (Fronts), Beolab 8000 (Rears), Screen: Sony KD-85XH9096
Home Cinema: Beosystem 4, Beolab 7-4 (Center), Beolab 9 (Fronts), Beolab 4000 (Rears). Projector: Sony VPL-HW55
Home Office: BeoVision 11-46, 4 x Beolab 3, BeoCenter 9300 (BLC 1611/ML/NL)
Bedroom: Sony KD-65XH9077, Beosound Essence MK II with Beolab 6002 and Beolab 11 (all white, wall-mounted)
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Guest Room: BeoVision 7-40 MK IV, Beolab 7-2, BeoSound Ouverture
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