Hi Adam, Beolab 2500 speakers only have Powerlink inputs, so you need a Powerlink Trigger Box if you want to use them with a non-B&O system. This generates the necessary signals to power up the speakers, otherwise they will remain in standby mode. Most Beolab speakers have a "Line In" mode for use with non-B&O equipment, but these

I agree! I know the manual switching boxes are less than perfect in terms of the user interface, but as far as I am aware they are currently the only practical solution to this problem. However, I am working on an automatic version, hopefully to be ready by the summer. I would welcome comments from forum members to help steer the design process, eg

Hi Kevin, The simplest way is with an Aux Input Switching Kit, which will give you the ability to connect up to four items at once and select the one you want to listen to at the push of a button. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask! Best regards, Steve.

Hi Ralf, Just click on my link at the bottom of the page. Best regards, Steve.

Hi johnking, Welcome to the forum! (Yet another Brit answering, so I'll keep out of the islands argument!) You can connect your iPod into the Aux socket on the Ouverture and select A.Aux to play this through your B&O system. The cables are easy to obtain. If you are using a non-B&O amplifier and passive speakers instead of Beolab speakers

Hi, Yes, you are quite correct that most Beolab speakers have direct line input sockets to allow them to be connected to an amplifier with pre-out sockets. You need to ensure that you do not try to use a Line Out or Tape Record socket, as this will not be volume-controlled, so that speakers will be at FULL VOLUME (shouting intended), causing possible

Hi, In Keith's absence, maybe I can help? Firstly, check all your cables are pushed in firmly and try all speakers on both channels (flick the switch from left to right channel) to see if the problem is present on all of them. This sounds like a poor connection, either in the source unit, one of the cables, or a speaker. If you have a spare cable

Wow! Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your kind words. I'm pleased to be able to offer something back to BeoWorld, as it is a superb site and it has fostered a true community spirit amongst B&O enthusiasts across the world. One of my favourite places on the internet! Best regards, Steve.

Hi Jon, I've sent you a message. Best regards, Steve.

Peter and Graham are correct (as always!) however, there is one important point to remember.... Beogram turntables without built-in pre-amps use pin 7 for Datalink and pin 6 for Data Ground, whereas BeoSystem 2300 will be designed to work with the later (pre-amplified) Beograms which use pin 6 for Datalink and pin 7 for Data Ground. Trust B&O to