[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Thanks guys!

Sorry I can’t comment on any potential, unreleased or future products as this would be unprofessional. However I will be producing lots of videos on current and vintage B&O products during my visit, as well as interviews with key B&O people and insights into what makes their products so special. As well as my time at B&O’s factory, I have arranged special access to some unique historical B&O collections in the Struer area, so these will be shared with you on video very soon!

I’m also hoping to meet with the Classics team to find out more about the Beogram 4000c, so I will share as much information as I am able in a video after the meeting.

Please follow my social media channels at the links in my post above for full details!

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi Beoworlders,

On Monday morning, I will be visiting B&O’s factory in Struer, Denmark to chat on video to some of their key people, including their Tonmeister, Geoff Martin. After that, I will visit B&O’s HQ in Copenhagen to introduce you to some of my friends from the B&O world. I will also be visiting some very special vintage B&O collections and all this will be shared on my YouTube channel. As I don’t want to “spam” this group with lots of posts, I will post regular updates on my Facebook, YouTube and Instagram feeds at the links below:-

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundsheavenlycables/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soundsheavenlycables?sub_confirmation=1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveatsoundsheavenly/

Please come and join me on this VERY special B&O journey!

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi MM,

I think I will just be limiting my visit to Denmark this time, not Czech Republic! I will certainly ask B&O about their sound testing and aluminium finishing processes, hopefully I can put these into a video.

I am also very interested in the bespoke program – I’m not sure if I can cover this on this visit, but I will see what I can do!

Full details to follow next week!

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Thanks MM!

That is very interesting. I am looking forward to visiting again, to see what has changed since I was last in Struer back in 2012. I am hoping to be able to share my visit on video very soon!

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi Adam,

I had a demo in “The Cube” way back in 2012, so I will be interested to see how B&O’s measurement facilities have evolved since then.

Full details to follow on my YouTube channel!

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Good morning Beoworlders! I will be heading to Struer in a few days time and you will be able to follow my visit on my YouTube channel once I arrive.

Please can you let me know what you are most interested in hearing about? (eg. the journey to Denmark, interviews with Geoff Martin and other key B&O people, factory tour, life in Struer, the B&O Museum, etc) I can then try to tailor my videos to meet the most popular topics!

Please check out my YouTube channel for all the details!

https://www.youtube.com/soundsheavenlycables?sub_confirmation=1

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi Paul,

Yes, it is easy to connect the Beolab 7-2 to a Core, you just need this cable:-

https://soundsheavenly.com/bang-olufsen/31-325-rj45-to-powerlink-compatible-all-in-one-cable-convert-new-2013-ethernet-powerlink-to-traditional-8-pin-din-powerlink.html#/9-length-18m

Please note that both the speaker and the Core each need their own mains power connection.

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi,

Yes, this is possible! Please use this cable to add the Core to the Tape input of the Beomaster 3000:-

https://soundsheavenly.com/playmaker-and-essence-wireless-streaming/84-378-rj45-to-aux-input-cable-add-core-essence-or-playmaker-to-your-bo-system.html#/9-length-18m

Although your Beomaster 3000 receiver doesn’t have Powerlink sockets fitted, you can still connect the Beolab 6000 speakers by one of the two methods below:-

1) Connect two speakers to the headphone socket of the receiver with this cable: https://soundsheavenly.com/line-in-connection/77-241-minijack-to-beolab-line-in-using-phono-rca-sockets-one-cable-for-two-speakers.html#/2-length-1m

2) Connect two speakers to the speaker terminals on the back of the receiver using this special Attenuated Converter: https://soundsheavenly.com/line-in-connection/33-power-amplifier-to-beolab-line-in-attenuated-convertor-kit.html and then use this cable to connect the speakers to the output sockets of the Converter: https://soundsheavenly.com/line-in-connection/6-30-av-processor-pre-amp-sonos-to-beolab-rca-line-in-one-cable-for-two-speakers.html#/2-length-1m and you also need one set of these DIN plugs: https://soundsheavenly.com/beovox-passive-unpowered-loudspeakers/74-2-pin-din-plugs-sold-as-a-pair.html

Option 1 is cheaper, but the cable will be visible at the front of the receiver and this will disable any other speakers connected to the receiver. Option 2 allows the cables to be hidden and the Beolab speakers can be used along with your other speakers if required.

Please set both speakers to “Line” mode using the small switch near the input sockets.

Hope this helps! (Sorry for replying in English!)

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi,

Sorry for the slow reply, yes I can help! My website is offline over the weekend, but the links below will work from Monday morning.

Although your Denon receiver doesn’t have RCA pre-out sockets fitted, , you can still connect the speakers by one of the two methods below:-

1) Connect two speakers to the headphone socket of the receiver with this cable: https://soundsheavenly.com/line-in-connection/77-241-minijack-to-beolab-line-in-using-phono-rca-sockets-one-cable-for-two-speakers.html#/2-length-1m

2) Connect two speakers to the red and black speaker terminals on the back of the receiver using this special Attenuated Converter: https://soundsheavenly.com/line-in-connection/33-power-amplifier-to-beolab-line-in-attenuated-convertor-kit.html and then use this cable to connect the speakers to the output sockets of the Converter: https://soundsheavenly.com/line-in-connection/6-30-av-processor-pre-amp-sonos-to-beolab-rca-line-in-one-cable-for-two-speakers.html#/2-length-1m

Option 1 is cheaper, but the cable will be visible at the front of the receiver and this will disable any other speakers connected to the receiver. Option 2 allows the cables to be hidden and the Beolab speakers can be used along with your other speakers for surround sound if required.

The converter above (option 2) will give better sound quality than using the Speakerlink input of the Pentas (which are basically doing the same job of attenuating the speaker level signal). However, the best option of all is to upgrade the receiver to one that has RCA pre-out sockets fitted, as this gives the best sound quality and makes it easier to add more speakers in the future.

Ideally, I would suggest looking at the Pioneer SC-LX59, Denon AVC-X3700H, Yamaha RX-A880 or RX-V785 AV processors/receivers, all of which have audio pre-out sockets for easy connection of Beolab speakers for a Dolby surround sound setup.

Please feel free to get in touch at any time via my sponsor link below or reply to this thread if you have any questions and I will be happy to help!

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi Matador,

In theory, yes this could work, as long as you don’t have any other speakers. However, it isn’t ideal and I would suggest that there are much better options such as Beolab 7-1, 7-2 or 7-6 depending on the TV screen size.

Beolab 3500 is a very poor performer compared to other Beolab speakers of its era, with little bass output and treble that isn’t optimal for TV dialogue. Connection would be via Masterlink, so the speaker would only get a stereo downmix (not true front or centre channels). Control would rely on both the TV and the speaker receiving remote control signals at the same time, so some issues may arise when trying to operate it, change volume, etc.

Hope this helps!

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Oooh, great thread!

My Beosystem 3500 has been my “daily driver” for nearly two decades and I love it! I can’t see that ever leaving (I already have a stock of replacement parts ready “just in case”!)

If I can ever find a really nice 1970s Beocenter 3300 then I would also keep that, as I had one as a teenager and have always wanted another one.

I also suspect that Penta mk.3 will always have to feature in my life unless B&O can come up with a modern replacement…

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Thanks guys,

I’m really excited about this! I did supply the adapter cables for Beogram 4000c to B&O and it has been an honour to be able to support them with their Classics programme.

I last visited Struer with the Beoworld trip back in 2012 so it will be interesting to see what has changed in the past 10 years. I’m also looking forward to meeting up with a number of good friends at B&O and to introduce them to you on camera!

There will be LOTS of photos and videos from my visit appearing on my YouTube channel and Instagram feed, I want to share the whole experience so that other B&O fans can enjoy the visit as well!

Full details of the visit to follow once I arrive on 20th June…

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soundsheavenlycables?sub_confirmation=1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveatsoundsheavenly/

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi Kiran,

I have just sent you a full reply to your email, but basically I suggest using the Powerlink outputs of the 7000 instead of the Line socket, this generally works better as you have the option of adjusting volume from the Beo4 or the B&O app when switching sources on the 7000 (eg. as the Beogram is usually a bit quieter than other sources).

This cable will connect from one of the Powerlink outputs of the 7000 to the 3.5mm line inputs of your Core:-

https://soundsheavenly.com/televisions/158-2365-powerlink-to-beovision-14-harmony-eclipse-horizon-avant-ng-2017-on-cable-link-your-audio-system-to-your-new-tv.html#/2-length-1m

Please set the Beomaster volume to a high level (50-75%) to give you the full range of volume control from the B&O app.

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi Kiran,

The cable you are using is wired as an output for the Powerlink socket of the 7000 to the Core. Please set the 7000 volume to around 70 and then this will work well with the speakers connected to the Core.

If you prefer to use the system with the speakers connected to the 7000 and the Core linked as an input to the 7000 Tape port then please use this cable instead (please note that this link won’t work until Tuesday morning as I’m away from work at the moment):-

https://soundsheavenly.com/playmaker-and-essence-wireless-streaming/84-378-rj45-to-aux-input-cable-add-core-essence-or-playmaker-to-your-bo-system.html#/9-length-18m

Please feel free to post the Beogram cables that you purchased back to me if you would like a refund and I can help with getting everything working.

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi Kiran,

Which speakers are you using please? It is often simpler to link the Core as an input to the 7000 via the Tape socket and connect the speakers to the 7000.

Please feel free to email me and I can help with the best option for your needs.

Kind regards, Steve

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi Cavscout,

Thanks for your enquiry. If your amplifier has a built in phono pre-amp, then you just need this cable to connect it to the phono input of the amplifier:-

https://soundsheavenly.com/beogram-record-players/14-2244-beogram-to-non-bo-device-phono-pre-amp-receiver-amplifier-etc.html#/2-length-1m/60-grounding-internal_ground_link

If the amplifier doesn’t have a pre-amp, you will need this pre-amp kit instead, which comes with all cables needed and full instructions, ready to “plug and play”:-

https://soundsheavenly.com/beogram-record-players/12-2196-pre-amp-bundle-for-bo-beogram-and-all-turntables.html#/36-output-5_pin_din_aux/41-power_supply-uk – please choose the “Twin RCA plugs” output option for your amplifier.

If you are unsure about whether the amplifier has a built-in pre-amp, please email me the full model number and I will be pleased to confirm this.

Kind regards, Steve from Sounds Heavenly.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Bonjour GuyHUI. Non, je ne reprendrai pas les rênes de Beoworld ! Cependant, je souhaite continuer à soutenir le site en tant que sponsor et modérateur du forum. Je ferai également de mon mieux pour promouvoir Beoworld auprès de B&O et au sein de la communauté des fans de B&O.

Bien à vous, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi,

No, that should not cause any hiss from the Beosound.

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi,

Sorry for the slow reply. Yes, the mk.2 (fully wired) Powerlink cable is the one to use when the speakers and Ouverture are in the same room. This way, the Passive should be used without an IR eye connected, as all remote control commands will come directly from the Ouverture and the Passive will function as a simple power amplifier.

I’m always happy to help with any cables via my sponsor link below.

Kind regards, Steve.

[Steve at Sounds Heavenly]

Hi jamesj,

Please don’t worry, these are very sensible questions!

1. Never use “audiophile” Ethernet cables for Beolab speakers, as this is not an Ethernet connection (even though the plugs are the same). Beolab speakers require fully shielded cable, which rules out Ethernet (even high-end cables). I can help with shielded RJ45 Powerlink cables if required, but there is no audible improvement to be made here if everything is working well at the moment.
2. Yes, the Core gives out a volume controlled optical signal, so this can be used to connect directly to the Beolab 18 speakers. Some users do report improvements from using the optical connection, but opinions vary. Well worth a try…
3. Yes, Transmitter 1 is a good option if you need a wireless link to the speakers, whilst the sound quality won’t suffer, it won’t improve the sound. If cables are OK for your room, then leave the cables in place.
4. There are various digital sources that can be linked to the optical input of the Core for Deezer, without losing multi-room capabilities. One cheap and simple option is Bluesound Node 2i, but there are plenty of other products that can be used instead.

I can help with cables for any of these options via my sponsor link below!

Kind regards, Steve.

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