I just amended the attachment/photo slightly to reflect the fact that on the Essence there is actually a short (3-4 second) delay before the voltages on pins 4&5 drop (whilst the music fades out).
I am leaving the Essence/Passive set up for a few days to see if I experience any longer term problems using a fully wired RJ45 to PL lead.
Location: Warwickshire, UK
My B&O Icons:
