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Latest post 10-20-2007 10:03 PM by Klas. 3 replies.
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  • 10-19-2007 9:29 AM

    • Klas
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    Most simple way connection BL 4000 to a PowerBook?

    Is that through airport express - using line in? Or will i need the Beoport/PC 2?

    Thx
    Klas
     

    Grant me the serenity to accept the B&O I can't afford

  • 10-19-2007 11:47 AM In reply to

    Re: Most simple way connection BL 4000 to a PowerBook?

    You should have no problems with at Airport Express.

    I send itunes to my BL8000s through my BC2 via an AEX from my imac with no problems.  Download airfoil and you can send everything wirelessly....enjoy!

  • 10-19-2007 2:49 PM In reply to

    Re: Most simple way connection BL 4000 to a PowerBook?

    I agree with gk31ax -- but would like to add: if you really want to exploit the high quality a pair of BeoLab 4000 can deliver, then just using a minijack to speakers connection can easily be improved upon. The signal is sent to the AEX in digital form, and is then converted from Digital-to-Analog inside the AEX, through the in built DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter). While an OK DAC, it's average, at best.

    The AEX outputs an optical digital signal through the same minijack plug. This means that if you use a stand-alone DAC of better quality you can convert this optical signal to a better analog one, and then send that to your speakers. You get the same convenience, but significantly better sound, from bottom to top of the frequency range.

    There are various stand-alone DACs on the market. I have a LAVRY DA10 that I can heartily recommend, as well as a Grace m902. You can find very acceptable DACs as low as a few hundred Euros. The ones I have cost about 800-1000. If you decide to go this route, then look for a DAC which is also equipped with a headphone amplifier to get the most out of the unit. (There are times when you don't want to wake others, but still want to listen to excellent quality sound).

  • 10-20-2007 10:03 PM In reply to

    • Klas
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    Re: Most simple way connection BL 4000 to a PowerBook?

    Thanks guys - much appreciated and helpful

    At the moment i just need a quick & dirty solution for my friend who is staying for a few months and wants to listen to his music - he doesn't get to play it on my system :)

    Starting to look at alternative "digitalized" home solutions - will see what i get....

    Cheers
    Klas
     

    Grant me the serenity to accept the B&O I can't afford

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