You can see my experiences in the “Full fat hook-up” thread.

That’ll be here:

/forum/beo5-and-beo6/beosound-5-photos#post-1783048

MM

Exactly what Core and Essence Mk2 are designed for. 

I have a transmitter 1 which has been very unstable since purchase and is being replaced with an eclipse. 

other,cheaper option is connection hub for s8 (optical or analogue in and powerlink out) but you will need some sort of ir remote to send it volume up and down commands. Old Apple remote (white) would work. 

Hi Spikelet,

Welcome to Beoworld!

Another option for wireless streaming from your iMac to the Beolab 18s (much cheaper, but without sacrificing quality) is to get an Apple Airport Express for a wireless link from the iMac via Airplay.

I would then suggest a simple cable connection (analogue audio) from the Airport Express to the speakers so that there is no issue over controlling the volume:-

Another option for wireless streaming from your iMac to the Beolab 18s (much cheaper, but without sacrificing quality) is to get an Apple Airport Express for a wireless link from the iMac via Airplay.

Hi StKong,

I use an Airport Express at home to stream music to my Beomaster 3500 and I am very happy with the results.  I am always open to ideas to improve sound quality, but I just find Airport Express to give good results (for sound quality, wireless coverage and ease of use) at a sensible price.

Poor quality cables can detract from the sound, particularly if you use longer cable lengths.  The aim of good cables should be to have as little impact on the music as possible, whilst giving a secure, reliable connection.

Kind regards, Steve.