Alternatives for driving a 2.1 Beolab setup

[chrisworks]

Hey everyone.

I am just finishing an extra TV/gaming room for the kids and have a couple of questions for adding some beolabs to the room.

I have both a set of Beolab 8000 and Beolab 3s that I could use.

What pre-amp/dac is a good budget option for the following requirements

• TV (LG Oled G3) – want to connect the digital out
• Spotify Connect / Airplay
• Line out for the Beolabs of course. Trigger?
• Option for adding a sub. Lab 2 or 11 potentially
• Possibly bluetooth remote, so I can hide the pre-amp – or perhaps use an IR repeater
• Auto input change (on TV on or Spotify when start streaming) not  super important.

I looked at the Yamaha WXC-50 which looked to be a perfect match, but it’s almost impossible to find, has been discontinued – and I am not able to find any suitable successors.

Appreciate any tips 🙂

Thanks

Christian

[Millemis]

Why do you want a receiver for that?

As you can use the Spotify app and the Airplay feature of the C3, all you need is a HDMI/ARC converter and some trigger cables (ask Steve@SoundsHeavenly for that) to get sound from your tv.

Or buy this converter with built-in trigger for Beolabs (which I have and that works just fine).

These converters are powered by USB and can be hidden behind the tv. The remote of the tv can be used for volume controlling.

P.S. Unless you would want a multichannel setup….in which case you’d also need a center channel speaker.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[chrisworks]

Thanks for tip Millemis. I wasn’t aware that I might be able to just use a converter. 🙂

A couple of follow ups:

• Would I be able to add a subwoofer (e.g. BL11) via the converter you linked to? I guess just split the signal using a classic powerlink splitter or daisy-chain the speakers?
• What DAC is then used, the TVs I assume?
• Does an eARC converter allow for connections to a subwoofer? I could only find ones with left/right line out.
• The TV would need to be on when playing music I guess, right (as I am playing through the TV)?

I did find a DAC/pre-amp that looked promising. Wiim Pro/Ultra, but it is in a little higher price range.

Thanks

Christian

[Millemis]

1: yes, a splitter and or daisychaining will do.

2: the converter contains a digital to analog converter….otherwise it would not work!

3: that depends on the setup/the sub etc.

The PL out on the linked version is also just L/R….it is just easier when you use Beolabs to have PL-out on the converter straight away.
Some subs have connections for L/R pass through (and some sort of bas management).

4: sure, in that case the tv has to be on.
Alternatively – since you have two sets of Beolabs –  you could create two sets…..one for tv and one for music.
Personally I would not mind the tv being on – for longer listening sessions you can mute/turn off the picture of the C3.

P.S.

If you go for the WiiM Ultra, you can connect the C3 there – it contains a HDMI/ARC Converter.
(The similar B&O device is the Beosound Connect Core).
It also has a trigger port, so you’d only need the ‘right cables’ for the connection to your Beolabs.
Feel free to ask Steve@SoundsHeavenly, if you are in the UK.
If you are in Denmark/Scandinavia, A/V Connection.dk can provide the right ones.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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