Alternatives for driving a 2.1 Beolab setup

4 replies
Hey everyone. I am just finishing an extra TV/gaming room for the kids and have a couple of questions for adding some beolabs to the room. I have both a set of Beolab 8000 and Beolab 3s that I could use. What pre-amp/dac is a good budget option for the following requirements
  • TV (LG Oled G3) - want to connect the digital out
  • Spotify Connect / Airplay
  • Line out for the Beolabs of course. Trigger?
  • Option for adding a sub. Lab 2 or 11 potentially
  • Possibly bluetooth remote, so I can hide the pre-amp - or perhaps use an IR repeater
  • Auto input change (on TV on or Spotify when start streaming) not  super important.
I looked at the Yamaha WXC-50 which looked to be a perfect match, but it's almost impossible to find, has been discontinued - and I am not able to find any suitable successors. Appreciate any tips :-) Thanks Christian
Why do you want a receiver for that? As you can use the Spotify app and the Airplay feature of the C3, all you need is a HDMI/ARC converter and some trigger cables (ask Steve@SoundsHeavenly for that) to get sound from your tv. Or buy

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

Thanks for tip Millemis. I wasn't aware that I might be able to just use a converter. :) A couple of follow ups:
  • Would I be able to add a subwoofer (e.g. BL11) via the converter you linked to? I guess just split the signal using a classic powerlink splitter or daisy-chain the speakers?
  • What DAC is then used, the TVs I assume?
  • Does an eARC converter allow for connections to a subwoofer? I could only find ones with left/right line out.
  • The TV would need to be on when playing music I guess, right (as I am playing through the TV)?
I did find a DAC/pre-amp that looked promising. Wiim Pro/Ultra, but it is in a little higher price range. Thanks Christian
1: yes, a splitter and or daisychaining will do. 2: the converter contains a digital to analog converter….otherwise it would not work! 3: that depends on the setup/the sub etc. The PL out on the linked version is also just L/R….it is just easier when you use Beolabs to have PL-out on the converter straight away. Some subs have connections for L/R pass through (and some sort of bas management). 4: sure, in that case the tv has to be on. Alternatively - since you have two sets of Beolabs -  you could create two sets…..one for tv and one for music. Personally I would not mind the tv being on - for longer listening sessions you can mute/turn off the picture of the C3. P.S. If you go for the WiiM Ultra, you can connect the C3 there - it contains a HDMI/ARC Converter. (The similar B&O device is the Beosound Connect Core). It also has a trigger port, so you’d only need the ‘right cables’ for the connection to your Beolabs. Feel free to ask Steve@SoundsHeavenly, if you are in the UK. If you are in Denmark/Scandinavia, A/V Connection.dk can provide the right ones. MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

or
BeoWorld Gold Membership card
Join BeoWorld

Register to access the forums, reference material, and exclusive member benefits — including our monthly prize draw.

Become a Member

December 2026 Prize Draw

Gold Members Only

As a Gold member you're automatically entered into our exclusive prize draw — your chance to win iconic Bang & Olufsen products. A unique benefit of BeoWorld Gold membership, every draw brings a new opportunity to win something special.

BeoSound Level

1st Prize

BeoConnect Core

2nd Prize

BeoRemote Halo

3rd Prize