Core connection

Hi can I connect a B&O core to a 3500 speaker directly to convert it to a apart speaker?

There you go

https://soundsheavenly.com/airport-express/155-ipodtvairport-express-to-beolab-3500-mk2-cable.html

MM

I’m waiting for a cable to arrive to try this scenario.

Apparently it’s a fully wired Powerlink to RJ45 (B&O part no 6271225 5 metres or 6271226 10 metres)

Steve from Sounds Heavenly doesn’t have them in stock at the moment so you might need to try B&O.

I noticed in the Core speaker type settings that there is an option for the BL3500.

Will be good if it works

Hi

Many thanks to both contributors.

It saves a fortune over buying another Beosound 35.....good as it is.

Are second hand cores available? eBay doesn't seem to offer any / many which seems strange

Thank you Andrew

If you don’t already have the Core, a ssecond hand Essence MK2 will do the job - for less money and easier to find. 

MM

Thanks I'll look out for one

Sometimes Cores show up on eBay but they sell pretty quickly from what I can tell and are priced close to what you would pay for one that is new. Having used one for a while, I can see why. They are a high quality and reasonably priced way to turn any powered B&O speaker into a flexible and modern multi-room system. To me it made a big difference to my BL11/BL 6000 combo. 

I also have the Essence Remote with it, but don't use it since it's easier to just use the app. 

If the Essence is similar to the Core and cheaper, then that would be a good option as well. 

I would go for the Core if possible.

I have an Essence and the software was recently ‘upgraded’ and caused some issues with Spotify Connect. Still waiting for it to be resolved although there is no timeframe.

Peter