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I wonder about the app interface of the new Core. Apparently, the Beolab 18s (for example) show up in the app (they don’t show up with the old Core). But is there an advantage because of this?
Yet another ugly plastic box and another power cable? That’s not really B&O like. Why did B&O actually never upgrade the Beolab 18 to WLAN in its 10 year life span? That would have been the obvious thing to do.
In the press pictures, the Beoconnect Core is always displayed together with a pair Beolab 18s and a Beogram turntable of the 4000 series. Beolab 18s without cables, that is… These are exactly the products I have, and as I would like to have the Beolab 18s work wirelessly, I was very excited about the news of the Beoconnect Core. Even though I bought everything less than a month ago, I was willing to replace my Core by a new one. Now I read that this is actually a hoax, and my wireless Beolab 18s will always be bound to cables? Not cool.
Thank you for your reply and your suggestions. As I am very knew to the audio world, could you perhaps explain to me why these preamps make better sound than an internal RIAA preamp? Is the difference big? I really like the idea of having one single device without a separate preamp including power cable etc., but I cannot estimate what the difference in sound quality might be.
I am very new to turntables and preamps and everything, and there are so different opinions that it gets complicated and confusing. For example, are vibrations really a problem of internal preamps? I’d prefer not having yet another box, and not spoiling the design of the Beogram.
This is a really great restomod! I’ve just auctioned a Beogram 4002 (going to get it today) and plan to upgrade it in this way. Where can I get this upgrade part? Is it easy to install?
Thanks for your help.
I brought my Beolabs to my B&O dealer today (he’s not far away). The first thing he did was getting his own B&O tool and some sturdy pliers and bent the tips of his tool into position. He said it’s usual that they keep bending, without acknowledging this fact. With one precise move, the first nut came off. He said that he has some experience doing this… The nut of the second speaker was way harder to loosen. In the end he wrapped a thick cloth around bolt and nut and unscrewed the nut by using a wrench. It didn’t work instantly and required quite a bit of force.
Now both my Beolabs sit tightly in their baseplates and everything is fine.
The mistake people often make, is trying using the double-tipped tool to tighten the nut — they bend the tool tips. You tighten with the flat part of the tool, which gives you more torque and won’t set the nut beyond the end of the bolt.)
Exactly that just happened to me while unscrewing the bolt from a brand new Beolab 18. The bolts were attached to the screw when I unpacked the speakers. I used to tool just as shown in the manual, turned it anti-clockwise. The nut didn’t come off, but the toop tips are bent now.
What should I do?
