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Beolab 28s Beolab 9s Beolab 12-3s Beolab 1s Beolab 6000s 2 pairs Beolab 4000s Beovision 7-55 Beovision 10-40 Beoplay V1 32 inch Beovision Avant 32 inch Beosound 1 (CD player) Beosound 3000 Beosound 5 Core Essence MKII Beoplay M5
I don't think radio would be a good source to use to compare the two products. The better option is to input a digital source like a CD player or media streaming source into the Core and BS5. I'll be really surprised if the DAC on the BS5 is better than the Core for processing. The Core support High Resolution streaming and audio processing. From what I know the BS5 likely does not. However, in the end audio is all subjective. Whatever sounds better to you is what you should go with :)
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Razlaw:I woukd have thought the same as you. And to clarify, it is it is internet radio I am listening to, same station through both devices. Beolab 50s Beolab 9s Beolab 12-3s Beolab 1s Beolab 6000s 2 pairs Beolab 4000s Beovision 7-55 Beovision 10-40 Beoplay V1 32 inch Beovision Avant 32 inch Beosound 1 (CD player) Beosound 3000 Beosound 5 Core Essence MKII Beoplay M5
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Present: BL90, Core, BL6000, CD7000, Beogram 7000, Essence Remote.
Past: BL1, BL2, BL8000, BS9000, BL5, BC2, BS5, BV5, BV4-50, Beosystem 3, BL3, DVD1, Beoremote 4, Moment.
I also have the Core and the BS5...
not sure if I’ve heard an audio quality difference to be honest but I definitely prefer my BS5 just for the look and feel and the tactile sensations of using the panel and controls... the Core is a newer product but it’s missing the beauty for which we all love B&O - the design!
I'm listening now to Neil Young & Crazy Horse's "Colorado" on my Beosound Shape (Core), playing on a Beosound 5 Encore
Perfect album for your BS Shape. In fact I just asked Siri to play the album in my living room speakers :)
You can get the Tactile experience by adding an Essence remote to a Core. The BS Core IMHO is one of the best values B&O’s audio range, just based on how good I find the DAC.