Posts by critchlg (archived2)
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A9 firmware update
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 3, 2016 02:32Here is my info: CURRENT SOFTWARE Date 2015-04-27 Version 3512 Maybe the A9 can't see the internet. A few things to try: Try connecting it using the LAN cable If it is using DHCP, give it a fixed IP address using the rou…
Beolab Penta mains hum / buzz noise
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Oct 24, 2015 23:35Hi, I also use Sonos and since my upgrade I have had perfect sound. Just to understand your issue - the speakers are powered (plugged in to the mains) but no line input connected to the 'audio in' of the speaker? Do both…
Penta midrange wiring.
in General Discussion & Questions · Sept 28, 2015 03:46Lee, from an electrical point of view they would both link back to the same voltage level so if you had them crossed over it would not make a difference. Regards Gavin
A9 firmware update
in General Discussion & Questions · Jul 16, 2015 05:37Still accepting SSL 3.0 which is a no no these days however as these devices are seldom accessible from the internet and only reside on home LANs behind a NAT I expect B&O have this as a low priority. If anyone wants the…
A9 firmware update
in General Discussion & Questions · Jun 9, 2015 11:13If you would like a more detailed technical response - it fixes this.... https://miki.it/blog/2015/4/20/the-power-of-dns-rebinding-stealing-wifi-passwords-with-a-website/ Once upgraded it would be good to hear if anyone …
Beoplay A9 - Technical questions / comments
in General Discussion & Questions · May 17, 2015 07:10If you are in contact with the Engineers would you mind telling them that in the next firmware release they need to fix the SSL 3.0 issue that many security companies have alerted the user base to as being weak. My netwo…
Beolab Penta mains hum / buzz noise
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 11, 2015 20:54Yes, swapped the RCA cables and it's the speaker. The noise is coming through the cones and is amplified. Having swapped most of the caps I am now wondering if it's a component or something else.
Beolab Penta mains hum / buzz noise
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 10, 2015 23:57Hi all, Further to my project of upgrading my Beolab Penta IIs, I have completed all the cross-overs, and re-foams. The results are great. I used to think the Penta design had limitations in the tweeter with poor high fr…
Penta - replacement part for spring press switch
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Mar 10, 2015 03:42Parts arrived within the week. If you can't find a dealer who will order these for you I could help but it would seem they are readily available and in stock. Let me know if you need an order placing. :)
Penta - replacement part for spring press switch
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Feb 24, 2015 23:16Well, I inquired just out of curiosity with the local B&O workshop. I was surprised that they can order them at the reasonable cost of $6 each. I ordered 2. :) Should be here within the week! I'll post again once I have …
Penta - replacement part for spring press switch
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Feb 23, 2015 22:46Hi, Does anyone know if there is a replacement part available from somewhere other than B&O? I'll try them as a last resort but was hoping someone may have found another source. This is the spring press switch behind the…
Penta Refoam surround sizes.
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Feb 23, 2015 22:32Just a quick update to let you know that one speaker is finished, and the results are great. The foam from Audiofriends fits very well as mentioned by others here. See pic. I used glue on both the foam and the cone, wait…
Penta Refoam surround sizes.
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 22, 2015 09:23Thanks for the reply. I'm enclosing some pics. The reason for the post is that I don't want to buy another set and find they are the same or worse that what I already have. The other linked post suggest SimplySpeakers if…
Penta Refoam surround sizes.
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Jan 22, 2015 03:57Hi all, I'm restoring a pair of Penta IIs. The component upgrades are going well - thanks Martin. I'm now doing the foam surrounds. I ordered a set from GoodHiFi which arrived promptly with good customer service and comm…
Beoplay A9 - Technical questions / comments
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 23, 2013 01:16I've just moved my A9 onto a 2nd WiFi network and it works great. Before the A9 my router was only using Wireless-n but when I introduced the A9 it switched to both 'n' and 'g'. This was the cause of some of my problems …
Beoplay A9 - Technical questions / comments
in General Discussion & Questions · Mar 1, 2013 08:57Hi, I have the static electricity noise too. I switched to ethernet cable to eliminate wifi but I now suspect that the device I was playing the music from (ipad or iphone) was the problem as it was still on wifi and the …
Beoplay A9 - Technical questions / comments
in General Discussion & Questions · Feb 12, 2013 09:35Hi, Yes, Bubble is one of the better DLNA Apps. I think the Samsung default Music player can stream to the A9 but cannot control the volume for some reason. Or maybe I'm just not using it correctly. I also find it takes …
Beoplay A9 - Technical questions / comments
in General Discussion & Questions · Feb 12, 2013 09:13Really? I thought some of the high end speakers (Beloab 5) had optical in Regards
Beoplay A9 - Technical questions / comments
in General Discussion & Questions · Feb 12, 2013 08:45Thank you all for your responses. I do have the option of using a network cable but I was hoping to keep the wires that cross the floor to a minimum. My router is the best Billion Router I could purchase. It has many fea…
Beoplay A9 - Technical questions / comments
in General Discussion & Questions · Feb 8, 2013 10:04Hi, I purchased an A9 before Christmas and have some experiences to share in the hope that some questions will be answered. I had to switch my network settings from WPA2 - TKIP, to AES to get the A9 to connect to WiFi Th…