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BeoSound Core (unpacking)

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elephant Posted: Sat, Dec 2 2017 7:03 AM
For what it’s worth ... not the most exciting product !

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elephant replied on Sat, Dec 2 2017 7:05 AM

Not a pristine unpack as the store (Ben) and I had already had a go ...

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Aussie Michael replied on Sat, Dec 2 2017 7:33 AM
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Not a pristine unpack as the store (Ben) and I had already had a go ...

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Ed. Looks good.

What are you gonna use it for ?
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koning replied on Sat, Dec 2 2017 8:19 AM

It weighs almost nothing...

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Aussie Michael replied on Sat, Dec 2 2017 8:23 AM
Even better 👍🏻
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elephant replied on Sat, Dec 2 2017 8:33 AM

Unwrapped ...

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elephant replied on Sat, Dec 2 2017 8:34 AM
Snap out ...

Snap in ...

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elephant replied on Sat, Dec 2 2017 8:41 AM
So there’s the unpacking, unwrapping, and snapping in ...

What did NOT work was the power on, the flashing light, and the appearance on the BlueTooth list ...

So I think I have a DOA

And yes it’s light

So light that I would almost believe that there is nothing inside !

Back to the shop tomorrow [:\'(]

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elephant replied on Sat, Dec 2 2017 8:48 AM
Aussie Michael:

Ed. Looks good.

What are you gonna use it for ?

To replace the Essence which will go to another room.

What I hope to gain is superior sound by using an all optical path for all my streaming sources

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elephant replied on Sun, Dec 3 2017 4:03 AM
Into shop

Shop checks things, no go, knowing other AU adapter plugs have had issues they deconstruct the plug, give it a wiggle, force it back, reconnect .... and voila a white light.

So Home we did trot, did a re-snap-out, re-snap-in, white light, yayyy

BlueTooth search, found BS Core xxxx, Connect, use B&O App, add product, select found BS Core xxxx, rename it, add WiFi and its password, allow google cast, all good

Software auto-updates, reboots, speakers go pop-pop we’re here Big Smile

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Aussie Michael replied on Sun, Dec 3 2017 4:50 AM

is the sound better?  Is this for the 20s?

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Aussie Michael replied on Sun, Dec 3 2017 6:08 AM

ooh: next question please

 

what does the CORE do that the essence doesn't?  Or is it just the better optical?  

 

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BeoGreg replied on Sun, Dec 3 2017 7:59 AM
Thanks for sharing.

Next one your new telly ?
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elephant replied on Sun, Dec 3 2017 8:31 AM
BeoGreg:

Thanks for sharing.

Next one your new telly ?

Surely !

I have no other acquisition plans ...

The open question is “BV or not BV”

Although this afternoon while I was in the queue (Surprise yes a queue in B&O store ! And that include a group of showing a lot of interest in the Shape) I was able to educate myself on the Eclipse’s Deezer App ... and at the same realising how important VOICE has to be for our B&O future (I had not realised how much voice commands and search terms I use on a daily basis)

Anyway the Eclipse 55” is still in the hunt Smile

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elephant replied on Sun, Dec 3 2017 8:32 AM
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is the sound better? Is this for the 20s?

Step by step ... the optical cabling is next !

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elephant replied on Sun, Dec 3 2017 8:41 AM
Aussie Michael:

ooh: next question please

what does the CORE do that the essence doesn't? Or is it just the better optical?

TBH I don’t know ... I will be relocating the Essence to drive the 6000s in a “new” room.

I prefer the Core as it less obtrusive.

And it has been pumping music for some 3 hours without a glitch.

I am assuming it has more powerful chips given how technology advances.

I have as yet not decide where the wheelie goes - the Core supports pairing - however the best room might be to follow its Essence.

I don’t think the IR eye has support in the Core so Beo remote control is a loss.

Also right now I appear to have a BLC NL/ML issue - no doubt caused by me being super cautious with a mass power down on Friday on account of the (non-eventusting) super-storm warnings.

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elephant replied on Sun, Dec 3 2017 8:42 AM
Aussie Michael:

ooh: next question please

what does the CORE do that the essence doesn't? Or is it just the better optical?

I made a long post - let’s hope it’s released from mod camp soon.

In short only for the optical.

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Duels replied on Sun, Dec 3 2017 9:36 AM
Good stuff Mr Elephant. I’ll be interested to hear how you get on with the core as I’m thinking about one myself.
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dueno replied on Sun, Dec 3 2017 11:37 AM
How do you connect a beosound core to two beolab 3. The beosound core has only one powerlink plug???
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tph replied on Sun, Dec 3 2017 12:12 PM

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How do you connect a beosound core to two beolab 3. The beosound core has only one powerlink plug???

You can use a Power Link splitter, like this one: https://www.soundsheavenly.com/bang-olufsen/27-rj45-powerlink-compatible-splitter-new-powerlink-to-two-8-pin-din-powerlink-compatible-sockets.html

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elephant replied on Sun, Dec 3 2017 9:20 PM
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How do you connect a beosound core to two beolab 3. The beosound core has only one powerlink plug???

I use the splitter cable in various situations.

However the Core’s single output (in 3 flavours, optical, dolls, and pl) is not a problem as BL20s support daisy chaining.

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BillC replied on Mon, Dec 4 2017 9:21 PM
Hi elephant

Thanks for the post and your unpacking.

Hope you are enjoying your new toy. I’ve hooked up my Core to the BeoLab 3s and it sounds great. Have you tried powering the setup down with the speakers yet? Everytime I do so I hear a big pop from the BeoLab 3s if I power down Core first or all three together. Just interested on hearing how people get away from this pop without needing to stagger the BeoLab 3s first then Core Big Smile

Btw on my Core the Chromecast is rock solid but airplay gets quick a few drop outs.

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elephant replied on Mon, Dec 4 2017 10:25 PM
I am used to the pop-pop on the two BL20s - I wouldn’t say its any louder with the Core.

So far I have only used the B&O App to invoke Deezer HiFi ... and maybe one iTunes file via DLNA & PLEX.

I’ll watch out for any Airplay issues !

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Duels replied on Mon, Dec 4 2017 10:44 PM
BillC:

Hi elephant

Thanks for the post and your unpacking.

Hope you are enjoying your new toy. I’ve hooked up my Core to the BeoLab 3s and it sounds great. Have you tried powering the setup down with the speakers yet? Everytime I do so I hear a big pop from the BeoLab 3s if I power down Core first or all three together. Just interested on hearing how people get away from this pop without needing to stagger the BeoLab 3s first then Core

Btw on my Core the Chromecast is rock solid but airplay gets quick a few drop outs.

How are you turning them off separately?
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elephant replied on Tue, Dec 5 2017 10:35 PM
Here’s a surprise !

Apologise for the lack of depth of field - I’ll explain below ...

Slowly fully integrating the Core

Paired it with my 🍎 watch and the Core’s light turned blue 💡

And the B&O App shows “Playing from Bluetooth” and the track name & artist meta data but no albums art

Surprisingly there seems a heavier than usual bass presence ... need more tests !

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elephant replied on Tue, Dec 5 2017 10:47 PM
However I can't get the BLC NL/ML to integrate ... It's almost as if installing the Core has crippled something.

At first I thought it was my mass power down for the severe storm warning but today I find I can interrogate the BLC's strings ... Except for the detailed settings ! where the busy dial goes round and round Andy round and ....... Any hints / tips / suggestions ?

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Millemissen replied on Tue, Dec 5 2017 11:16 PM

Restart everything on the NL.

MM

There is a tv - and there is a BV

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elephant replied on Wed, Dec 6 2017 2:05 AM
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Restart everything on the NL.

MM

There is a tv - and there is a BV.

Hmmm

I might just kick the BLC and see what happens

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elephant replied on Wed, Dec 6 2017 2:19 AM
Millemissen:

Restart everything on the NL.

MM

There is a tv - and there is a BV.

Well done

It worked

Thank you

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koning replied on Wed, Dec 6 2017 8:38 PM

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koning replied on Wed, Dec 6 2017 8:38 PM

I send it back...sound is not good en the app is not 100%

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Duels replied on Wed, Dec 6 2017 8:55 PM
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I send it back...sound is not good en the app is not 100%

What was it connected to and how were you using it (Deezer, Spotify, via chrome cast etc)?
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koning replied on Wed, Dec 6 2017 9:19 PM

Music from the nas via dlna.

Connected to powerlink

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laseralex replied on Wed, Dec 6 2017 10:33 PM

elephant:
I have as yet not decide where the wheelie goes - the Core supports pairing - however the best room might be to follow its Essence.

Compared to everything else from B&O the Wheelie remotes are relatively affordable - you could certainly get another.  (I have three for my bedroom Essence: once by the bed, one by the door, and one in the bathroom where I have additional speakers.)

Sources: 2x Beosound Moment • 4x Beosound Essence Mk II
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BillC replied on Thu, Dec 7 2017 12:00 AM
Hi Duels,

Apologies for the late reply.

No I’m currently turning off all three together as I put all three on one power board and just switch off the power board.

Oh well pop pop it is Big Smile
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