[Millemis]

You will also have to go (deep) into the settings of the Essence.

In the app navigate untill you reach the webinterface of the product.

’Configure’ and then ‘Settings’

There you will see ‘Beolink’ -> ‘Connect to other products’?
This is where you choose your BV.

Don’t forget – both products must be on the same home network!

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

Be aware that there are two versions of the Avant.

The one that is mentioned above is the 1 gen.

As far as I know the costs for the DVE replacement are not that high anymore (as a dealer before you decide).

If you can live with this risk and am willing to put some money aside from the start, you will get a pretty decent Beovision. Furthermore you must know that you’ll have to add an AppleTV/Chromecast etc solution, since the smart tv platform is not up to date anymore.

The second version (called NG) is younger, but is based on an Android platform, which a lot of the B&O fans does not like.
However, it is said to run rather smooth with the latest updates.
Also here most people add a ATV….
There are some of these that may have display issues.

Both are based on the BSys4 audio engine, which gives you a lot of options, when connecting additional speakers.

Many – both 1 gen and NG – are being used nowadays and people tend to like them, but you must consider that these are old tv’s.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

I’d say wires in any case….especially now that they are already there.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

If you do not find a buyer, you could consider donating  these to the museum in Struer ?

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

“The NL/ML converter must be connected to the home network/router via a wired connection……the same network as the newer products are connected to (wire or wireless).”

This means – the Converter is integrated with your network router through the wired connection and so to the NL products: these can be wired or wireless connected to this same network.

The Masterlink port is used for the ML products ( = your BL2000’s including the masterlink driver).

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

The setting PCM in the ATV means that the ATV must decode the stream – this way you won’t get any Atmos metadata….and thus no indication in the app.

If set to Auto the ATV will know what us on ‘the other end’ and will send the Atmos stream for the Stage to decode = indication in the app.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

You will always need the NL/ML Converter…..it is the bridge between ML and NL.

All ML devices will act collectively.

Since you do not want any ML connected sources (i.e. a CD player) – you just have the needed ML driver in a setup like you want to create – you will only be able to listen to sources from a NL device on one (or more of the) BL 2000.

Actually you don’t need the Essence (unless you want to connect speakers there).

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

You will need the NL/ML Converter in any case.

If the Masterlink chain has no audio- or videomaster you will need the Powerbox – as far as I know the 1611 can do the same as the box.

The ML chain is connected to the NL/ML converter.

The NL/ML converter must be connected to the home network/router via a wired connection……the same network as the newer products are connected to (wire or wireless).

Everything is configured in the web interface of the NL/ML Converter and accordingly in the setup section of the NL products.

The Essence MK2 is a NL product just like the other devices in your drawing.

The center point is the NL/ML Converter!

 

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

It seems to be an invitation to a physical event (for those going to/living in Berlin).

Wonder if there will be some kind of online presentation too?

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

Sorry to tell you this……

….but assuming you have the first gen Avant, this seems to be the first sign of a failing video engine.

Do you see that with any source on the Avant?

It probably will get worse!

The only cure then, will be a new video engine board – please contact your/a dealer for further advice.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

Some DAC’s have different setting for the output mode.

Could it be that you’d have to change settings when using either the line out or the hp output?

MM

 

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

Looking forward to hear about what you’ll find out.

There is no doubt that you can adress both these parts in the app – e.g. by activating the Core/BL11 and then joining on the Level pair.

However – and that is what I meant above with “among other things” – you have no option of controlling the crossover between the BL11 and the Level. The BL11 only offers a minimum of settings there and the Level has its own ABL based bas management built in….meaning that this is variable = dependend on the SP of the device/how loud you play.
This may lead to dips or peaks in the frequency response of the setup.

However, if you can live with that or even enjoy the result – it will also very much depent on the room, where you listen and the placement of the BL11 – why not do it!

Also the handling of the playback will be somewhat inconvenient – especially if you want occasionally to move one Level to another room and back etc.
All in all not a setup that I would want……..or recommend!

This said – I hope you’ll come back to tell about your impressions in case you make the setup.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

Honestly I never thought that I should be answering such a question ?

I’d agree with the simple short post from Hiort….not possible!

The only option I could think of is – like you mentioned – adding a CCA directly to the BL11 and then create a group of all devices.
N.B. You’d need a trigger solution for the 11 as well.

However, I am pretty sure that this among other things would cause delay issues between the 11 and the Levels……but testing is better than believing.

Furthermore you would be limited to using Chromecast for streaming to the setup.

And chromecasting means using the CC function within the source app – no way to integrate the Bang & Olufsen app there!

 

The “simpler or more elegant soltion” would be to get a Core (or an Essencense MK2) and some plain Beolabs to run along with the BL11 ?

 

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

Apart from maybe upgrade from 6000 to 8000, not much to improve there.

And I am not even sure that would bring ‘the significant more’, that you seem to wish for.

Only going from two channel to three – or rather to 5/5.1 channels – will boost your sound into a “more theatrical and powerfull” experience.
However, that would require some radical changes to the setup.

The current setup seems to be a decent solution……..if you can live without a center channel.

What is it that you are missing now?

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

At some point there was a change…

It is possible to set up a B&O device without using the Google path.

See this:

https://support.bang-olufsen.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041130412-How-do-I-set-up-Beosound-Stage-without-a-Google-account-

By the way – one of the biggest drawbacks using a GVA product is, that you are not able to use the line-in connection as you please…..but that is another theme.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

Interesting….worth investigating!

Anyone with a MK1 here to test it?

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

Have you tried to disconnect both and reconnect?

Tried pulling out the ML cable (sorry, I know that is cumbersome)?

Please do check the ML wire.

Do you have a junction (box) somewhere along the way?

MM

 

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

Sure….that is well known (amongst those in need of datalink).
In retrospect it is a pity, now that the Beogram/vinyl players have become so popular.

If you don’t need Masterlink, you could however, use the Phono socket on one of the older Beomasters (3500/4500/6500/7000 etc).

Also see:

https://www.beoworld.org/article_view.asp?id=64

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

None has datalink – as far as I know.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

[Millemis]

Part of understanding this is the wish to take part in the big current market for headphones – homeworking.

https://press.bang-olufsen.com/d/gKpSDxqk8eyT/news#/august-2022/bang-olufsen-to-win-hybrid-workers-with-microsoft-teams-and-zoom

MM

 

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