Beosound 5 encore beolab 6000 and beosound essence

Hi,

I have a question, my wife loves our Beosound 5 encore so does not want me to get rid of it. I on the other had want a beosound essence. So my question is, is there a way I can share the beoland 6000s with both using something like a switching unit to change between each audio unit when needed?

Hi applemac1,

A switching unit isn't usually a good idea, as few of these devices are intended to connect multiple music sources to one set of speakers.  The results is a very loud THUNK sound when you move the switch position if the speakers are powered on.

A simple "Y" splitter is also best avoided, as this can introduce mains hum and noise onto the audio channels in this type of setup.

Instead, I normally suggest connecting the speakers to the music source that you use most often, then link the other music source to this to share the speakers.  Both the Encore and the Essence have auxiliary inputs, so you could use either device as the main music source.

Please let me know if you need any help with cabling to get everything working.

Kind regards, Steve.

Hi Steve yeah would be interested in knowing how and what cables would be needed.

applemac1:

Hi Steve yeah would be interested in knowing how and what cables would be needed.

connect the BS5e PL to the line-in of the Essence ( the BL6000 connected to the Essence). Steve has the correct cable for this.

The BS5e becomes the line-in source of the Essence.

Hi applemac1,

Yes, Carolpa is correct, please use this cable from the Encore to the Line In of the Essence:-

http://soundsheavenly.com/bang-olufsen/110-5-pin-din-to-twin-rca-powerlink-compatible-to-non-bo-hifi-amplifier-receiver-etc-din-to-twin-phono.html

If your speakers are already connected to the Encore, you can convert the existing cable to fit the Essence RJ45 outputs using these clip-on adapters:-

http://soundsheavenly.com/bang-olufsen/30-rj45-to-powerlink-compatible-clip-on-adapter-convert-new-2013-ethernet-powerlink-to-traditional-8-pin-din-powerlink.html

Kind regards, Steve.

Thanks for the info.... ai think the essence will be added as the start of my multilink system.