Could I combine BeoLab 8 with BeoMaster 901?

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Kim M. Posted: Sun, Sep 15 2019 2:53 PM

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Hi! I used to "in the know" about B&O, but I'm not anymore. I know you are though :-)

My BeoSound 4 has died on me. It is good looking, but it never gave me much joy anyway - more grief. So, I'm thinking of hooking my BeoLab 8's to a more vintage control unit. 

• Could I combine BeoLab 9 with BeoMaster 901?

And would I get away with it? I mean would it work and play well? The BM 901 has an integrated 2x20w amp, and my BL9s are active. Would that be OK?

What would be a good alternative, if not?

Thanks!

Kim

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Steve at Sounds Heavenly replied on Mon, Sep 16 2019 7:50 AM

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Hi Kim,

Welcome to Beoworld!  Yes, this is possible and the results could be quite interesting.....(in a good way!)

You can connect two Beolab 9 speakers to the 2 pin DIN speaker terminals on the back of the receiver using this special Attenuated Converter: https://soundsheavenly.com/line-in-connection/33-power-amplifier-to-beolab-line-in-attenuated-convertor-kit.html and then use this cable to connect the speakers to the output sockets of the Converter: https://soundsheavenly.com/powerlink-8-pin-din-connection/105-126-av-processor-pre-amp-sonos-to-beolab-using-the-powerlink-din-sockets-one-cable-for-two-speakers.html#/2-length-1m

(Please add a note note to request a couple of free 2 pin DIN plugs and I will be pleased to include these for you).

Kind regards, Steve.

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Kim M. replied on Fri, Sep 20 2019 8:48 AM

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Hello Steve! 

Thanks for pitching in!

The "kit" you suggest, I need to know if it is plug-and-play, or if I need to tinker any further myself? I must admit it, I only "get it" about 75%.

Cheers, 

Kim

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Steve at Sounds Heavenly replied on Fri, Sep 20 2019 9:28 AM

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Hi Kim

Please don’t worry, these items are plug and play, full instructions are included.

Kind regards Steve.

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Kim M. replied on Fri, Sep 20 2019 9:41 AM

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Thanks Steve!

And what exactly was it that you'd include as a freebie, if I put in a not on the order like "(Please add a note note to request a couple of free 2 pin DIN plugs and I will be pleased to include these for you)."

Aren't they on the https://soundsheavenly.com/powerlink-8-pin-din-connection/105-126-av-processor-pre-amp-sonos-to-beolab-using-the-powerlink-din-sockets-one-cable-for-two-speakers.html#/2-length-1m already, or where do they fit into the equation?

Thanks, 

Kim

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Steve at Sounds Heavenly replied on Fri, Sep 20 2019 10:42 AM

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Hi Kim,

The leads that you mentioned in your most recent post will not work with Beolab 8000 speakers, they are for Beolab 3 or 9 speakers instead.

Kind regards, Steve.