- 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.
Alternatives for driving a 2.1 Beolab setup
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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
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)?
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
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