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Re: Beolab 8000 + non-B&O sources

Steve at Sounds Heavenly — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:47:37 GMT

Hi,

Ralf is correct, the Beolab 8000 remains active when in Line mode, the difference is that they no longer switch on when the B&O source triggers them. Instead, they listen for sounds through the audio channel and switch on automatically, staying on until the music has been silent for 3 minutes, when they go back into standby.

They do need to be connected to volume-controlled pre-out (ie. non-amplified) sockets to avoid damaging the speakers.

Best regards,

Steve.

Re: Beolab 8000 + non-B&O sources

Evan — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:43:31 GMT

Oh, excuse me. I am only referring to things I have heard.

Re: Beolab 8000 + non-B&O sources

Ansgar18 — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:34:39 GMT

Thanks to you guys for helping out

Great help

Morten

Re: Beolab 8000 + non-B&O sources

kallasr — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:14:03 GMT

No, this is not true! You use pre-outs to line-in.

Ralf

Re: Beolab 8000 + non-B&O sources

Evan — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:39:29 GMT

Yes.

Also I believe switching to "line" mode renders the speakers as passive, they will no longer be active as they will be solely powered by you're receiver or what have you.

Re: Beolab 8000 + non-B&O sources

kallasr — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:42:23 GMT

Using RCA/Cinch cables and the pre-out of your amplifier (so - non amplified output), in theory. Not all AVR work, for example. I always had a hum I couldn't get rid off.

But worth a try!

Remember to set the speakers to line!

Ralf

Re: Beolab 8000 + non-B&O sources

Evan — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:58:32 GMT

I forgot to mention earlier... I would contact you're B&O dealer. They are especially informative on new/current product lines. They also have the connection to the miriad of adapters made in Europe.

Re: Beolab 8000 + non-B&O sources

Evan — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:52:36 GMT

First off, welcome.

I have the reverse of you're situation, I have a BeoSystem4500 which now runs JBL floorstanders. I run the B&O signal through a Yamaha Natural Sound R-7, which then makes the connection possible.

For you, however, things should be much easier. As familiar as I am with B&O speakers (not with the BL8000 unfornutely), they should also be able to be supported by two bare wire leads in addiotion to the power link. The only B&O speakers that I know for sure that have this feature are the BeoVox 5000s.

I'm sure more informative replies will follow.

Beolab 8000 + non-B&O sources

Ansgar18 — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:12:27 GMT

I have just inherited a pair of Beolab 8000 and would like to know the best way to link them to a non-B&O source

Greatul for rapid answers

Morten