Beolab Penta with different sources?

I've posted this question in the german forum five days ago - but nos response, so I'll try the international forum.

Is it possible to attach the Penta to an amplified source (via my Loewe Setup) and to a Beosound 9000?

I think I've read something about that the Penta will automaticaly switch between both sources, but I'm not sure. An if, how this works in reality.

You have to flick the switch on the amp (assuming you are using RCA from Loewe, and power link from BS9000).

I wouldn't recommend it, I was once able to pass sound from one Pena to another via RCA while it was fed via power link. So they are connected in some way. Probably a great way to blow your amp.

I think I've described not clearly:

I want to replace my B&W Concept 90 (passive Speakers) with the Pentas. They're attached to the Amplifier in the Loewe Sub. This path (amplified) should attached to the "speaker link" Input of the Penta.

The BS9000 sould be attached to the Powerlink Socket.

 

And now (my hopes ;-) ) the Penta would/should switch between Speakerlink = TV and Powerlink = BS9000 = Music automaticly!

I would not try that. But maybe some of the others knows better. I'm no expert.

smuehli:

And now (my hopes ;-) ) the Penta would/should switch between Speakerlink = TV and Powerlink = BS9000 = Music automaticly!

Unfortunately it won't. As you probably know already the mode switch has separate positions for Left PL, Right PL and Auto (for Speakerlink / phono).

Also, the user manual says "When connecting your Beolab Penta, you may use either the POWER LINK socket or the SPEAKER LINK socket" (emphasis from the manual).

Internally, the audio signals are routed through electronic switches that are controlled directly by the mechanical mode switch. The only automation is power on/off by sensing the signal from the Speakerlink and phono inputs.

I believe the best solution might be to keep the Pentas connected to the BS9000 via PL and connect your TV to the aux input of the BS. Soundsheavenly can probably supply you with an attenuated aux cable, if you want to / need to use the amplified speaker outputs of the Loewe.

Or try one of these, almando powerlink switch:

Thx!

I think this is the answer!