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Back in the days I often used the 8Player Pro app on the iPad and then choosing the device I wanted for playback respectively using Airplay from the app.

Now – although admittedly not very often – I just use the built-in function in the B&O app.
I find it quite snappy (has become much better) – only thing missing is a search function.

In order to have a proper DLNA playback you need a good server which runs on a NAS. Your Fritzbox NAS solution can be used, however that is pretty limited.
If you really want to use local files primarily, you might think of a Roon solution – that is what most people with large local collections use.
Roon has many benefits (like integration of music services) however, it is not a cheap solution.

You could try out a small modern NAS (Synology or alike), load your files onto it and let the media server there (you can install different servers) organize your files.

I totally agree – the easiest, best solution for controlling is to have a dedicated iPad at your listening position!

MM

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Hi Rüdiger

You’ll need something like this

MM

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ebnrob wrote:

I’m wondering if the mozart platform can now “borrow” sources from other devices, like the previous ASL platform can? I use this to access my turntable (connected to a BS core) and BS9000 cd player (NL/ML converter) from other rooms without having to Join. Last time I checked it couldn’t.

No, that has still not happened….I wonder if it is even coming?
That is a ‘feature’, that makes me keep my ASE products as long as I can.

With the BS Theatre there was no choice – so I have gotten used to start the CD in my CD 6500/Converter and hit Join on the remote there.

MM

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The Qobuz app supports both Airplay  and Chromecast.

You can use either to send music from your phone (depending on the phone) to the A9.

MM

 

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Zwei BL6002 vorne und zwei BL6000 hinten plus zwei BL11 (auch hinten)….und BS Theatre.

Die 6000’er sind schön unauffällig in unserem relativ kleinem Wohnzimmer.
Mit den Subs und BS Theatre leisten die sehr gute Dienste für Musik und Filme.
Ich habe sie seit vielen Jahren mit unterschiedlichen BV’s, ganz früher nur zwei 6000’er.
Mit der BS Theatre sind sie am besten!

Ich denke bei denen mehr an das ‘Gesamt-Setup’ als an nur BL6000/2.

Es gibt gewiss Räume und Setups, wo die nicht ausreichen, aber ich liebe sie hier bei uns.

MM

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beojeff wrote:

Perhaps you thought I was asking for your advice? I wasn’t.

Sure no – it was just a general statement.

I guess you’d ask for an advice, if you’d need one ?

MM

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beojeff wrote:

I suspect that the tv’s internal speaker could be used for the center channel. Such a speaker could hardly keep up with the quality of beolabs, though.

This will not be possible and even if, a really bad idea soundwise.
These internal speakers would still be a set of L/R speakers and there would be no option to adjust for level matching or for setting up speakers distance etc.

Personally – if I would need a non-B&O tv for the kitchen – I’d still go for a Stage, despite it being a bit older now and not a Mozart platform device.

IMO, if you go for a 2 channel setup for a tv, you should place the speakers on either side very close to the screen in order to maximize the illusion of a phantom center.
How about a set of the BL12’s ?

if you use a tv as a computer monitor, you can get away with a 2 channel setup, since you probably are the only person and you are  sitting right in front of the screen.

 

MM

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beojeff wrote:

I do think that B&O is going a little overboard in hyping it as a solution for a home theater. It’s certainly no Beosound Theatre. Still, the added HDMI connectivity is a nice feature for the slight price increase. For me, I could see it as a solution for a non-B&O small tv that I have in the kitchen. I currently have it connected to a Beosystem 3 for connection to 2 Beolab 4000 speakers and an Apple TV. That’s then connected to an NL/ML converter to integrate with the rest of my B&O. This small box could replace all of that and allow control via CEC of an Apple TV connected directly to the non-B&O tv. It has its place for a simple setup solution.

As you might have noticed, I am an advocate for a center channel with a tv.
Having only L and R speakers corrupts the sound image, when you are off axis….when you are more people than ‘the one guy without friends’ sitting in the money seat.
If I were to use it with a tv, I would get the BL7.x, which would be more suitable with a screen (and also is a good speaker for music in a kitchen).

The ability to use the BROne for controlling the tv/AppleTV (CEC) still has to be proven!

MM

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matteventu wrote:

But what disappoints me the most… No optical or aux output whatsoever.

It has USB Audio out….which is digital.

MM

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@YannChris

What happens when you tab the black bar?

MM

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My Beoplay A8 – upcycled – setup is somewhat simpler.
I use the PL-out of an Essence MK2 to the R/L line-in on the A8.
The line-in has autosense, which means that the A8 is activated, when starting playback on the Essence – both go into standby after a while of not being used.

The Essence is controlled by a BROne or by the B&O app.
The A8 has a fixed startup level and the volume is controlled via the Essence.
The A8 is basicly ‘just’ a set of speakers.

The big advantage is that the setup this way is part of my B&O Link setup in the house.

MM

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Oh no!

A (Mozart) Core with a HDMI/eARC connection.

With only 2 channels support ?
Where did the most important speaker for tv viewing – the center – go?
Not that I expected TrueImage processing built-in – but this really is too ordinary.

And the CEC support – will that bring control of the tv/the connected AppleTV….
….as Mbee asks?
Or is the future two remotes on the table?
Only a visit in a B&O store can clarify that…I guess.

P.S.
I’ll stick to my trusted Essence MK2 boxes for 2 channel music/radio listening and my Theatre for tv/movie watching with great multichannel sound.

MM

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Sandyb wrote:

The volume gain for individual sources is accessible under “… / Sources / Source Behaviour /”.

The select a source, scroll down the resulting page and there is a Volume Gain setting.

I’ve tried it, and it’s not obviously making much difference (I’ve set gain to +4 for one specific source so far).

 

Thanks Sandyb

Got it now!

MM

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3.4.1(8) update for my Theatre today – the regular update.

Can’t say much yet – had to restart my AppleTV (unplug/replug) to have it activated as I started watching this evening.

I guess the ‘individual start up volume for sources’ thing is only relevant, if you use the app of the LG-tv (which I do not do), or?
By the way, I do not see where this should be handled in the app.

MM

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Study this and/or this in order to get a well balanced sound in the room.

MM

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Should not be hard to find in Denmark.

But the shipping costs would be gigantic, I guess.

Have a look on this site (equivalent to ebay in Denmark).

MM

 

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Very well, yes!
I have done that for 30 years now.

No going back…..it has gotten better and better – especially since I got the BS Theatre.

And, by the way – music is not limited to two channels (usually called stereo)……the more channels, the better ??????

MM

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Please send my regards to the ‘she’….getting rid of the door is an excellent idea.
The setup needs more room to ‘breathe’.
You (and ‘she’) won’t regret it!

MM

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solidkd wrote:

Maybe 8s as front and 8000 as rear will perform better in the surround system , 80% sound come from L C R，and 8s is technically better than 8000

I’d second that…..didn’t you think of that?
I guess that would also be a better solution optically, since the setup is pretty squeezed in the front due to the placement.

Only reason not to do so, could be that you’d have to have a PL cable running to the back.
That might be doable, though (?)
Otherweise you could use a Receiver 1 for WiSA connection to the BL8000 in the back.

MM

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chan005 wrote:

While each version brought improvements, the latest iteration stands out. Its sleek interface, intuitive navigation, and seamless integration with B&O products make it my top choice. With enhanced functionality and a user-friendly design, it truly enhances my audio experience.

That could be a quote from an official B&O PR announcement!

Can you really ignore the flaws, that a lot of users have described?

However – if it is true in your case – no doubt, you are one of the very few content app users.

MM

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