[Millemis]

Thank you for pointing to this great tutorial ✔️

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Toggling between modes on the BROne/bt is a pia….
….not much WAF in that.

“BLC (NL/ML converter) between the Core and the BV6”.
That is exactly what the converter is/was made for – for bridging between old and new Beolink….in order to make controlling simple.
The only thing to consider there is, that the BLC needs a wired network connection!

Another option would be to push a little further to get the wife to accept a BV11-40….
…..I am sure that in the end she will be happy with that 🤗

MM

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[Millemis]

No, this is not the way the BL8000 are supposed to work.

It is either or!

There is even a physical switch for choosing the input.
So, no automatic switching there.

This said…..
……if you want to connect both, you will have to manually connect/switch between the two connections.

P.S.  The newer BL speakers have this ability of auto switching in a prioritized sequenze.

P.P.S.

There are a couple of companies, that make powerlink switch boxes.
A ‘google search’ will tell you more.

MM

 

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[Millemis]

No problems on my Mini M4 either – same version.

MM

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[Millemis]

No problems on my M2 Macbook Air.
It is the latest version (from 23. Dec 25).

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[Millemis]

Not where I live.

By the way….
People are wishing eachother ‘a merry christmas’ looong before it is christmas.

So what’s the deal 😉🎉

MM

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[Millemis]

….and a happy new year.

MM

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[Millemis]

I haven’t been at home all day.

Just saw the winners of the december prizes.

Congrats to all of you 💐

And a merry christmas to everyone 🎅🤶

MM

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[Millemis]

I have a 6.57689 version on all my ASE products – but that is from back in October.
They are on automatic updating.
Most are hardwired, some on wifi.

I am not aware that there should be any later SW.

By the way….they all run flawless.

A tip…when they won’t update – please restart pulling the mains.
Then wait until they are online again.

MM

 

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[Millemis]

I do respect the commitment that people have to these speakers 😁

I would not call this ‘a hack’….it is simply a description of how to use a (B&O) speaker, that had an external amplifier module, which failed.

Back in the yesteryears I did that with my 5000’s – I used a Beolink Passive to power them.

Some might still know that Peter Pan was a huge proponent for the Pentas.
He had a pair connected to an ICEPower module for many years (he even had a spare set i the basement….just in case).

MM

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[Millemis]

Those pins/the connection are indeed tricky….I hate them 😉

You must be very carefull when you pull out the plug, that the ‘inner part’ does not also come out.

If it does, you’re lost….at least I was.
I had to have it fixed by a B&O technician.

Sorry – I can not give you an advice.

MM

 

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Hi Rob

A lovely setup!

Before you even consider getting rid of the BL19, you should spend some time relocating it in the room – it might take several tests.

Placing a sub right is crucial for a good and even sound/bas dispersion in (bigger) room.

Replacing it with something else in the same spot makes no sense – the speakers that you mention will not make the situation better….on the contrary.

I suppose that you are familiar with the sound settings of the tv, speaker roles, speaker grouping etc (?).

MM

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[Millemis]

Cool – I like it….but I am not sure that it would fit in at my place 😀

MM

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[Millemis]

The best way is to use a ‘HDMI/ARC Converter’.
And the best one, that I know of is this:

https://shop.oneremote.dk/shop/69128-hdmi-arc-to-powerlink-converter/121005-hdmi-arc-to-powerlink/

because it has a PowerLink output (in case of the BL8000 you will have to use a PL-splitter as well and 2 PL cables).

This works well and is easy to set up – you then can control the volume with your tv remote.

It surely is worth it!

P.S. I do not know the solution that you have linked to – however it does not seem to have an option (HDMI/ARC for connecting) a tv.

 

MM

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[Millemis]

There are several diffent versions of the Beo4 – and also different sw versions.

Here is a list of the possible additional commands to add:
https://bangolufsenassistentgohe.blob.core.windows.net/manuals/APPS_AND_ACCESSORIES/BEO4_(W.O_NAVIGATION_BUTTON)/beo4_lexicon_english.pdf

However doing like Matador describes – use a BeoLink1000 – makes it much easier.

MM

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[Millemis]

Hi ruben1975

The Essence MK2 does not support Spotify Lossless – which means that it can not fetch a lossless stream from the Spotify server using Spotify Connect.
The Spotify app knows that, when you try to stream to it…and sends the highest lossy quality = 320 kbps OGG Vobis

If you try to airplay from the Spotify app, you can start with a lossless stream – however this stream travels from your device to the Essence MK2 over your internal network.
Since the AirPlay protocol (in this case AirPlay 2) sends all sound in a lossy format (256 kbps AAC ), it arrives as lossy stream at your Essence MK2.

This means either way you do it, the result will be lossy….at around the same quality.

The never B&O devices – those on the Mozart platform – do have support for lossless Spotify Connect.
If you initiate lossless Spotify via Connect to these, it arrives at the devices as a lossless stream.

Even though the SQ is approximately the same, there are some differences.
For example – if that is important to you – the stream will be gapless (means no gaps between tracks in an album, if they are not there originally), when you use Spotify Connect.
This is not guaranteed with AirPlay 2.

Anyway – enjoy what you are listening to….regardless of bitrate.
Remember, the most important factors are the quality of the recording, your speakers and your listening room (and how good you ears are).

MM

 

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[Millemis]

lechatsurletoit wrote:

Was also my first thought, it doesn’t look very B&O to me, maybe we need to get used to the new design trend.

….and the lack of connectivity options for legacy B&O products.

MM

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[Millemis]

That must be amazing 😻

MM

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[Millemis]

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MM

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[Millemis]

Another benefit of having a NL-based network is, that you can start your listening experience in any room and then take that to another room, if you want to/need to.

Of course, if you have – and are satisfied with it – a fully working ML-based network, piping the options/sources from e.g. an Essence MK2 into the AudioMaster will be sufficient.
Even better would be to have it integrated with a NL/ML Converter to the ML network.

One of the beautiful things about B&O gear is, that you have many possibilities of combining new with old 😀

MM

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