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Thanks, I recall that in the manual but I always thought that MK2 was compatible with everything and being the thicker type was less susceptible to noise.

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This is the B&O one I ordered from the dealer. Works fine. Can your dealer not order you one?

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Millemissen wrote:

etype76 wrote: ‘I mean BG>phono preamp > preamplifier>theatre’ If there already is a ‘phono preamp’, there will be no need for further preamping. That is the way any BG must be setup to a line-input. I was just curious, if etype76 wanted something extra to manipulate the signal – some people want to add tube preamps and alike, when they want to listen to vinyl. MM

yes, this what I am thinking; a tube preamplifier for the phono preamp and, say, a CD player in the future.

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Hi all,

if I wanted to add a preamplifier to my Beogram with the existing connected phono preamp to Theatre, is this possible? I mean BG>phono preamp > preamplifier>theatre.

thx

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I’m on 2.3.4 with a pair of 3s connected via PL. I haven’t had any dropped speakers or rebooting issues so far. Weird. Hope those who do get it sorted soon.

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Severed_hand_of_skywalker wrote:

 

Ya just 4 pieces and a tool to change a battery. Must better than a USB C port that is in every house already.

For me, yes. Id rather change the batteries every 3 months or so than charge it every week.

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I’m new to the BR1 too and have yet to see the initial Varta batteries die. They were fairly simple to install. TBH I just buy a pack of Duracell ultra from Costco and I’m glad there’s no charger, cables, connectors or other broccoli (unnecessary paraphernalia) with the remote.

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I enjoyed this. As a Beogram lover, jealous of the black 7000. Made me laugh the 4000 tucked under the coffee table. Yes, space tends to be an issue .

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I get it now. I just started all over again and see the + sign. It’s late so I’ll sort it out tomorrow. Thx Mr. 10 percent for pointing me in the right direction. 🙂

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Mr10Percent wrote:

The Theatre will recognise the number of powerlink connections connected. In my example, I have 4 “+”. If only connecting a single pair of BL3 with a splitter, you will show only 1 “+”. Press the +, add a speaker. Press the new +! Add second speaker then follow instructions to set channels (music plays in each speaker), the follow room sense

What screen is that? I don’t get any “+”. Even when I go to product settings>connected speakers.

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Attempting to connect 2 Beolab 3s to the theatre as rears (left and right back). I am using mkII Powerlink cables going into a Rj45 splitter into PL1 socket on the Theatre. When I add the speakers it seems the theatre only thinks there is one. I thought one PL socket accommodated 2 speakers? I get sound from both but when I assign roles, I can only choose left or right. Do I have to now buy another Rj45 adapter and have one speaker going into PL2 then?

cheers

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Quite an impassioned thread I inadvertently started.

I thought I should give an update. In the end, I went for the Beoremote one. It fits my relatively simple setup of Theatre for TV and music. I also didn’t fancy having another device that needs to be frequently charged. I am still waiting on it as I ordered it on Dec 23. Perhaps in a future home I’ll have the BLI and make way for a Halo but until then…

 

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Mr10Percent wrote:

B&O need to capitalise on sales by introducing a small compact, powerful and flexible loudspeaker for Theatre surrounds. The Celestial is to much of a major install in my opinion.

I would agree. If there had been something in their current line I would have gone for it but instead I am taking delivery of a pair of Beolab 3s for that purpose. Even if they get Mozart working with the Theatre for surrounds, I don’t particularly want a pair of levels as rears. I would bet they are working on something.

I know my dealer has been very busy and I hope it is with the Theatre.

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Severed_hand_of_skywalker wrote:

OUCH National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

Oh, pity poor Todd and Margo!

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Thankfully the dealer can switch the voltage no problem. Not sure I can give them a shout out but a UK dealer who loaned Steve the red pair of Beolab 3s. These will work great as rears with the Theatre and also go nicely with the Beogram.

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Thanks Guy, I’ll ask the dealer. Here in Japan simply “finding an electronic repairer” is easier said than done and with B&O products even more so. The dealer where I just got my theatre from may have a contact but I wouldn’t hold my breath. I would have to ask is it worth it for the 3s or wait for some to show up in the right colour here or US.

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BeoMedia wrote:

Try adjusting the input sensitivity on the BeoSound Theatre instead and see if that improves. It is in the settings.

Yeah, thanks. I’ve tried low, med and high and there’s not much between them. I played Queen’s Greatest Hits on record and sounds very weird, actually missing vocals. Bohemian Rhapsody and Killer Queen on the lyric after the guitar bridge “She’ll absolutely drive you (wild…wild)”, the first “wild” in the backing vocals is gone or at least I can’t hear it. I compared it to the same album over airplay on Apple Music, totally different.

It is either:

My phono preamp to the Theatre

The line-in adapter

Speaker cable length (15m) (well, RCA to RCA into an adapter (RCA female/3.5mm male > into the B&O USB-C adapter.

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I’m following this thread in a linear fashion and picking up some great info so sorry if I’m throwing out Qs that seem to be off topic.

What kind of expectations can I have regarding sound quality through the Line-in adaptor? As I said previously, increasing the gain on my phono pre-amp helped but still it’s not great. Some muddiness  and the cracks and pops are pretty audible over my previous system. It’s making me think about changing my pre-amp but I wonder if that adapter will always be the weakest link to play from a Beogram.

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I have now got better sound from the line-in Beogram connection with the Theatre. I switched the gain to 50db and the volume is much more in step with other sources.

With the Theatre, I wouldn’t need a power amp, right? At the moment I have the Beogram hooked to the preamp and the preamp output to the Theatre via the line-in.

Thx

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Congratulations to all winners. Some great prizes there. For me, the BeoTime flute and Beosound 6 were standouts. But they all were lovely wins.

Happy Christmas to all Beoworlders and their families.

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