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Re: Beolab 8000

KingOfSnake — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:33:05 GMT

I am not familiar with the Receiver however if it has variable pre-amp outputs and you connect via RCA with the switch set to LINE IN then the amp controls the volume.

@Michael - you are confusing too many issues IMHO - the sub is driven directly from a pre-amp with 5.1 outputs as are all the other speakers, the the amp in your setup determines volume.

Re: Beolab 8000

mfirst — Mon, 25 May 2009 10:54:29 GMT

Maybe the easy question that we can all relate to is plugging in an iPod - standard 3.5mm stereo output, variable volume/line-out (controlled with the iPod itself).

Re: Beolab 8000

mfirst — Mon, 25 May 2009 10:53:23 GMT

I am asking a similar question elsewhere on this forum. If you plug into the RCA jacks on the BL8000 do you bypass the B&O built-in amp? And how would this then work if I have my BL2 connected via Powerlink to the BL8000?

Yes - then how do you control the volume? Or would you need a pre-amp?

-michael

Re: Beolab 8000

OFFICERTOM — Mon, 25 May 2009 09:49:49 GMT

Hi,

I have a Pioneer LX81 (european version of the SC-07) receiver and I want to connect a pair of Beolab 8000 to the LINE OUTPUT (ZONE 2 OR 3) at the Pioneer back pannel, but the question is: HOW CAN I CONTROL THE VOLUME OF THE BL 8000 ?

Re: Beolab 8000

birgerbum — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:46:35 GMT

HI popester

Only if lhe line out is variable that means variable volume but if its normal line out

its a fixed one and cannot be used try to find out if is are eqiupped with pre amp

variable

regards

jan

Re: Beolab 8000

popester — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:08:28 GMT

I was looking at an Onkyo TX-SR507, now this has a L/R line out, this should work with the BL8000's yes/no?

Re: Beolab 8000

popester — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:22:41 GMT

Cheers mate

Re: Beolab 8000

Steve at Sounds Heavenly — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:04:53 GMT

Hi popester,

The Attenuated cables can be provided with any type of connections, the pictures on the website show the most popular one (2 pin DINs for B&O amplified Beomaster/BeoCenter models pre-1990) - feel free to ask if you need any assistance.

Best regards,

Steve.

Re: Beolab 8000

popester — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:07:01 GMT

Sorry for all this back and throw, the cables that are shown how would you connect to the Pioneer VSX50. The connections for the speakers are not like this, do I have to modify them?

Re: Beolab 8000

Steve at Sounds Heavenly — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:49:01 GMT

They do make life easier - I use them to connect Beolab 6000 speakers directly to the powered outputs of a 1977 Beomaster 1900. Sounds great and saves paying $$$ extra for an audio system with pre-out sockets!

Best regards,

Steve.

Re: Beolab 8000

Puncher — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:38:51 GMT

or you could use the attenuated leads both Steve and I mentioned below - they attenuate a normal speaker out level signal down to line level for use with active speakers!

Re: Beolab 8000

birgerbum — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:59:02 GMT

then this solution wont work you have to get hold of b&0 box called i think

mcl2av to connect to active speakers like bl8000 or an amp with variable pre

amp output

regards

jan

Re: Beolab 8000

popester — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:04:28 GMT

It has only one rca out for the sub

Re: Beolab 8000

birgerbum — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:38:53 GMT

has the preamp two rca connections if it has its probely a normal line out

thats carries a variable signal out and can be used directly on bl 8000 in line position

regards

jan

why dont you just try

Re: Beolab 8000

popester — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:41:53 GMT

Hi,

it does have a pre-amp subwoofer out on the rear panel, so what steps do I take for getting the right sound to come out of the Beolab8000's. I would think the sound will be low and little control.

I'm sure an alternative approach can be made, please assist.

Thanks