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Yes I figured that was it – strangely out of character for B&O to allow for a peripheral that they did not themselves make!
Location: LiverpoolUpdate – the Masterlink cable and the Audio Aux Link cable I ordered both arrived today, so to test it I connected my Beocenter 8500 to my Beovision 8-40 via the 1611 box, and it worked as you explained – if I select TV, then press AV then CD, the CD plays with sound coming from the TV. So, I know it works!
I have already bought a Beolab 3500 on eBay but not collected it yet – seller was selling two BL3500s plus one BL2000 as a kit and as they were collection only, they went quite cheap. I’ll keep the best of the two BL3500s and sell the other two.
The seller isn’t available for me to collect until this weekend though so I’ll have to wait – I’ll let you know how I get on! Thanks to each of you for your help on this. That BL3500 is going to look so very cool on my wall…
Location: LiverpoolUpdate – I manage to fix the door cord; tape deck door now working! It also needed a new door belt but luckily I already had a spare. That took a lot of patience and a lot of repetition (get one bit in place, another bit comes loose…), but I got there in the end.
I’m also even more sure than I was yesterday that you were right about the mute relay @Guy. Now that I have put it all back together, I have plugged the speakers back into Speakers 1, turned up the volume, and kept pressing mute on and off. Sometimes I would get some sound from the speakers when mute was off (although it was a poor connection). I know it’s not the amplifier though as it sounds fine when the speakers are plugged into Speakers 2.
I have a full amplifier unit from a Beocenter 8500 which I broke down for parts (too far gone to repair). I’m assuming that although that was from a BC8500 rather than a BC9000, it should work? I will get the mute relay from Beoparts and try to fix the BC9000, but just in case that fix doesn’t work, I could just swap out the whole amp with my spare amp if it’s compatible?
Location: LiverpoolAh yes, I’ve found it in my 9000 now (it’s actually pretty big and obvious, now that I see it). I’m not the best at soldering which is why I asked, but my partner has a steady hand – he can do it!
Location: LiverpoolThanks – I did figure out the door strings after a lot of messing around (don’t ask me how!). I’ve managed to get one of the two back in place, the other one is almost there, I just need to get the knotted end into the little slot that holds it there – I’ve had enough with it for tonight, I’ll try again tomorrow.
I’ve just read about that speaker power relay on Beoparts and you’re almost certainly right. I need to order tape belts from them anyway so I might as well order that too. I’m assuming it will need soldering in place? With any luck then I’ll be able to get it into full working order!
Location: LiverpoolYes, I’ve seen Masterlink distribution boxes come up for sale every now and again, and not too expensive. If I ever decide to do that, I might buy one. For the moment though, the Beovision 8 and the Beocenter 8500 are in the same room and there is no great need for me to link them together, apart from out of curiosity.
Location: LiverpoolI’d never really considered including my BV8 TV in the setup, but now that I see what options are available, I may rethink that, thanks.
As for the hum possibility, I was hoping that since the WIIM Pro gets its power from USB, and is therefore not running on mains voltage, I wouldn’t get the hum. I guess I’ll find out once I get it all connected! The Aux Splitter that Steve sells is only £20 so it’s worth a try.
Location: LiverpoolAh thanks, I’ll try that. If I can get sound from the TV playing through the BC8500 or vice-versa, then at least I know the Beolink Converter 1611 I bought works, before I invest in the Beolab 3500 that I ultimately bought it for.
I don’t intend for the TV and BC8500 to remain connected – there’s no benefit to that for my setup. The built in speakers on the BV8 TV are plenty good enough for my purposes.
Location: LiverpoolThanks, yes I had thought of that, but ultimately I do plan to use the A.Tape2 input for another purpose (although I haven’t done so yet), but the splitter I mentioned above should do the trick.
I’ve also realised that while I look for a BL3500, I can test the Beolink 1611 by connecting my Beovision 8 TV to my Beocenter 8500. According to a manual I found online here I can connect the TV to the converter via Masterlink, then converter to Beocenter via Audio Aux Link. I’m not sure what it will actually do when connected, but it should hopefully allow me to at least test that the converter I got quite cheap on eBay actually works before I splash out on a Beolab 3500!
Location: LiverpoolAh that’s good to know, thanks. I do already use the Aux socket on my BC8500 (for my WIIM Pro streamer), but I see that Sounds Heavenly do a splitter cable, so I guess I can make it work with one of those.
Thanks for your help – again!
Location: LiverpoolI kept looking for a Beolink Converter 1611 until one finally came up on eBay at a reasonable price, so I bought it. I have not bought a Beolab 3500 yet as I wanted to make sure I could get the converter first, but the BL3500 comes up on eBay often so I don’t expect I’ll have any difficulty getting one.
I’ve just realised though in your earlier post however @Madskp, it says that I would connect the 1611 to my BC8500 using the Aux output, but I see that the 1611 has both Aux and Powerlink sockets. Can I connect it via Powerlink rather that Aux?
Also, do you happen to know if the display on the BL3500’s display can display the functions of my BC8500, when connected this way?
Location: LiverpoolThanks for your help everyone. I know my choices now:
- I get a (second hand) Beosound Core.
- I get the Beotooth, if still available.
- I get this OneRemote device, but only if I can be sure it does what I want it to do – I have emailed the company with some questions and await their reply.
I haven’t quite made my decision yet but have everything I need – thank you.
Location: LiverpoolYou should be able to buy it directly from Pilatomic provided he still has it in stock. Try to send him a PM by clicking his username if you are interested in it. I can only say good things about that product
Yes I have found his site and how to buy, and it’s quite reasonably priced. I will consider it – the idea of being able to control Bluetooth audio with my Beo4 remote is appealing.
The essence mk2 lacks chrome cast support in comparison to the Core if I’m not mistaken, is that right?
That was my understanding but I’m not sure. Chromecast is not a definite requirement of mine, but it certainly is a benefit.
Has anyone ever seen these by the way? Link: Digital radio solutions for B&O
These various devices offer compatibility with older and newer B&O kit, and can add DAB+ with Bluetooth controllable with your B&O remote, and other models that also offer internet radio. The basic one with the correct connections to my Beocenter 8500 works out at about out £250.
They also have some other handy looking B&O compatible stuff, such as a phono stage that allows Beolink commands to work through it. Wish they had a UK dealer though.
Location: LiverpoolThank you. I had seen an Essence Mk1 (including the rotary remote) quite cheap, but it looks like a Mk2 would be better, and as you say the remote wouldn’t be much use (other than looking very cool on the wall).
That’s pretty much made my decision then – I’ll get a Core. Thanks!
Location: LiverpoolMy understanding was that I would not require any converters; I don’t need to control the Core or Essence from my existing equipment, all I want to do is be able to connect it to my Beocenter. I’l contol the Core or Essence via the B&O app on my phone. My understanding them is that all I need is the cable from Sounds Heavenly, which is explained in this Youtube – https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjP-snQh72GAxXHSEEAHdV8ClUQwqsBegQIDRAG&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DFn3oaPgcWWk&usg=AOvVaw0Xby6fPjzAVNFnsdV0SphS&opi=89978449
What I am not sure of however is exactly what the devices can do! From the B&O app, I assume I will be able to play B&O radio to any of those devices, but would I also be able to play Spotify, from my Android phone? I just can’t quite understand if that is definitely possible?
As for the Beotooth gadget, yes I had seen that project before and it looks really interesting, but can I figure out how to but it!? No, I cannot.
Location: LiverpoolThanks both of you – I was struggling to make sense of it all but I think it makes sense now.
I think I’ll buy the MCL2P, the power cable you found on Amazon Guy, and I’d need one short Powerlink cable but I can get one of those easily enough.
I do have an MCL2A (which doesn’t require a power adapter) but I’d really like to be able to control the volume of the link room speakers independently, and this will solve it.
Location: LiverpoolAh, I have found a MCL2P manual online and it seems I was wrong. I t seems it should be like this:
- Beocenter 8500 connects to MCL2AV via MCL cable
- MCL2AV connects to MCL2P via Powerlink, and also the 15v connector you mention
- My CX50 speakers are therefore connected to the MCL2P, rather than the MCL2AV
- If I later decide to expand my setup with some more active speakers, I would no longer need to the MCL2P, but would need a power supply for the MCL2AV
Location: LiverpoolAh, that was not clear from the seller’s photo thanks – it does not show the figure 8 power input, it only shows a socket marked 15V so I assumed that was a power input rather than an output!
So I figure this is the way it works:
- Beocenter 8500 connects to MCL2P via Powerlink
- MCL2P connects to MCL2AV via Powerlink, and also the 15v connector you mention
- My CX50 speakers are therefore connected to the MCL2AV, rather than directly to the MCL2P, allowing the MCL2P to control those speakers
- If I later decide to expand my setup with some more active speakers, I could connect those via the Powerlink on the MCL2P
Have I got that right, before I buy the MCL2P!?
Location: LiverpoolI have found an MCL2P for sale, but I don’t know if it include it’s own power adapter yet (I’ve asked the seller) so I might encounter the same problem.
What I can’t understand however is how the MCL2P supplies power to the MCL2AV, if I were to use both together?
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