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Actually it is a USB input (since the data comes out of e.g. a Macbook and into the Topping).
In your case (when you want to use the coax-in on the BL5’s), you use it as a converter USB to (coax) S/PDIF….so yes, it has an outgoing coax.
I used it as a pure DAC – with the analog out into my Beomaster.
It is in general a very good device at a resonable price (please read the review in the link).
I do not have BL5’s here, but I would not hesitate to use the analog outs for the analog PL-in on the 5…….in fact I’d prefer connecting the Topping to an Aux-in on a Beomaster/sound/center and use the PL connection there for the 5’s.
Using the coax-in of the BL5’s can be a hassle because of the volume controlling (that has to be done with a B&O remote directly to the 5’s).
I do not, however want to start a discussion here about the pros and cons of using the digital-in on the 5’s!!!
My point is, if you want to use the digital-in of the 5’s for sound out of a Macbook, you’ll need a USB to coax converter….since the Macbook has no S/PDIF-out (unless yours would have the combo headphone/optical out).
MM
There are several options…….some are very expensive, but not necessarily better.
I’d go for a USB DAC like this:
https://www.tpdz.net/productinfo/505000.html
I used (the analog outs on) one of these untill recently in one of my setups.
Also see:
http://archimago.blogspot.com/2021/07/measurements-topping-d10s-inexpensive.html
MM
N.B. I used Google Translate
Beolab 11 of 2. Ze hebben allebei de mogelijkheid om het signaal door te lussen naar je BL8000
Zie de gebruiksaanwijzing op de website/support van B & O
MM
Does the system have a digital tuner built in – how does the menu you get look like?
Try pushing Menu two times.
MM
They do – or at least they did.
I use one myself (which is longer).However, you will have to ask a dealer, if he still can order it.
Maybe Steve@SoundsHeavenly knows more.
MM
Vielen Dank….da spricht der Fachman ?
So viel Erfahrung habe ich mit denen nun auch nicht.
MM
Die BL2500 sind eigentlich ganz gut.
Ich bekam ein Set vor nicht all zu langer Zeit und war schon ein wenig überrascht.Aber die BL4000 – die ich auch habe – sind doch die besseren.
Deswegen wird es auf den Preiß ankommen und – viel wichtiger noch – auf wie die genutzt werden sollen.
Als Surround Speakers sind die BL2500 allemal ausreichend – insbesondere wenn man die etwas ‘verstecken’ kann.Als Front Speakers oder als ein Stereo-set würde ich die 4000 bevorziehen!
Auch weil die viel besser aussehen und mehr Plazierungs-möglichkeiten haben.Bedenken sollte mann aber auch, daß ältere BL4000 Probleme mit dem Dämpfungsmaterial haben können – die sollten deswegen unbedingt schnellstens renoviert werden.
Ähnliches kenne ich bei den 2500 nicht.Die 2500 sind absolut brauchbar, aber……
MM
Here is something about Miklu Silvanto, Chief Design Officer (and Senior Vice President) at B&O, who obviously is responsible for the speakers bag:
Bang & Olufsen appoints Miklu Silvanto as Chief Design Officer
MM
This is not about ….First.
This is about avoiding multiple threads about the same subject.
By the way – this doesn’t even deserve multiple threads ? IMO
MM
I don’t know!
But why would you do so?
Why not just connect the output of the turntable directly to the 600 deck?
MM
You are right, I assume.
Unless KolfMAKER want to record a lot, this probably will be a minor problem.
MM
Not able to test it now.
I assume that this will work with non-B&O devices as well.However, you’ll need to control the devices manually.
https://www.beoworld.co.uk/faq_view.asp?id=28
MM
Hi Steve, There are from time to time dicussions about what is going on in all the “old” B&O factory buildings. To my knowledge the Farm has been “taken back” by B&O after they at first tried to sell it and then later rentet it to the Struer municipality, maybe B&O is going to use it again? We know that Factory no. 5 is the aluminium production, but after your visit do you then know what is going on in factory no. 3 and 4. I don’t know if factory no. 2 is used by B&O or part of Sound Hub as Factory no.1? Personally I think it could be cool if B&O started up production again in Struer (Made in Denmark). We hear here in DK that more and more companies take back production from especially China but also other countries, maybe B&O has similar plans? /Pindsen
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Hi Pindsen
The Farm is not sold and is not for sale anymore – what B&O is planning is not made public…..probably they haven’t even decided yet. I assume that the collection that they have bought recently might be on display there some time in the future.
The Farm certainly is not suitable for any production.
As for ‘taking back production to Struer’ I can hardly imagine that they would do so……however I have no inside knowledge what so ever.
As you know the aluminium production is in Struer (Fab 5) – they certainly have no plans for changing anything there.
Please do not forget that a lot is produced (or rather assempled) in the former B&O, now Tymphany owned factory in the Czech Rep…..which is EU!
https://investor.bang-olufsen.com/news-releases/news-release-details/bang-olufsen-divests-its-czech-subsidiary-bang-olufsen-sro/The Fab 4 is the Head Quarter and more, called the Innovation Lab (Steve has videos which show some of what is going on there).
Fab 5 is where (apart from what is located in Lyngby/Copenhagen) the activities, that previously were spread over several locations in Struer now are concentrated.The old buildings – Fab 1/2 – are used by B&O (e.g. the Cube) as part of the Sound Hub Denmark projects.
Please also see my post from June 14, 2022 at 4:56 pm:
MM
Hi libor.
If you have limited space/height there, why not go for the rubber stands instead?
Would also make it easier to point the speakers a bit up or down depending on what you’d need.
Please do not move these speakers too far back from the edge of the shelf/cabinet – the Acoustic Lenses need space for spreading the sound.
MM
I must admit that it is very hard for me to understand ‘collectors’….be it of B&O vintage or anything else.
So I tend to agree with Matador.
I am very happy to be able to visit the Struer Museum once in a while and – especially – I am happy to be able to tell people that we have a public and well curated exebition of the B&O story/history there.
At the risk of stepping on someone’s toes (I certainly do not mean to). Wouldn’t it be better, if those with these large collections of rare tugged away B&O (vintage) stuff would donate some of the more interesting items to the Museum…..in order to make these visible for everone?
We all know that we can not take our earthly belongings with us when we leave this world – and in most cases those who will enherit these collections will have no, or no real interest in the B&O stuff or history.
Why not make it possible for other people with love for vintage B&O and the history behind the company to learn more about this?
Personally I do not collect – apart from what I have a daily use for.
So not much to see here……even if my wife thinks that what I have is already too much.Anyway thanks to Steve for making these videos – makes it easier for me to tell people of the uniqueness of B&O.
MM
….driving by Det Kongelige Teater/Kgs Nytorv in the center of Copenhagen.
Actually, I really hope he’s parked!
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You never know with Henrik ?
MM
A few comments…
The BL14 system is an active (means that the ampflication is built in) loudspeaker set.
It is meant to be used with an audio device that has pre-outs or the normal speaker outputs.
That is what the adapter is meant for.
You should be able to get this still – maybe on the used market (?).
The RJ45-Powerlink connections are for connecting to a Beovision as the source (which is a tv with audio processing and pre-outs built in).
P.S.
My best advice would be to contact Steve@SoundsHeavenly for further advice.
You can find a link at the bottom of this site (he is a sponsor of Beoworld).P.P.S
You can find more about the BL14 on the old forum – e.g. here:
https://archivedforum2.beoworld.co.uk/search/SearchResults.aspx?q=Beolab+14&o=Relevance
MM
No one wants to guess ?
The upper ‘guy’ is the CEO of B&O Kristian Teärs…in the HQ/Lyngby.
The other ‘guy’ is Henrik, Youtuber/BOTF and B&O enthusiastand more..….driving by Det Kongelige Teater/Kgs Nytorv in the center of Copenhagen.
@ Steve
Looking forward to both videos…the one with Henrik will probably be the funnier one ?
Hope you have recovered from your intense and momentous journey
MM
