Connect passive speakers with multiroom in 2022

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    Carolpa
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      What is currently the best way to integrate passive speakers into a B&O Multiroom system? Now I have a BeoSound Core with several 8002 speakers. Now I want to add an additional room with passive speakers (must be outdoor). Do I need a second Core and a BeoAmp 2 for this? Is there any way to make it cheaper than buying these two devices that cost at least 2k€?

      You can opt also for a Core or Essense mkII or BLC (Beolink Converter NL/ML) and a MCL2P of Beolink Passive as amplifier for the passive speakers.

      the BLC, BL Passive, MCL2P are sold second hand regularly.

      #35383
      Heuan
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        So theoretically i can use this configuration to accomplish an additional multiroom with passive speakers?:

        BeoSound Essence MKII & MCL2P; connected via PowerLink

        or

        BeoLink Converter NL/ML & MCL2P; connected via PowerLink or MasterLink

        that should both work?

        #35384
        Carolpa
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          So theoretically i can use this configuration to accomplish an additional multiroom with passive speakers?: BeoSound Essence MKII & MCL2P; connected via PowerLink or BeoLink Converter NL/ML & MCL2P; connected via PowerLink or MasterLink that should both work?

          Correct; MCL2P PowerLink connected to or Essence mkII or BLC.

          A BL Passive can also be used as amplifier (and a BL MCL/ML converter should also work as amp).

          #35385
          Millemissen
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            Either of the 3 – MCL2P, MCL/ML Converter, Beolink Passive – will do.
            They are basicly the same, when it comes to acting as an amp.

            Do remember that they will need a fully wired/MK3 Powerlink cable in order to turn on/of.

            MM

            #35386
            jvezina
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              The Beoamp 2 can also be used.

              https://bangolufsenassistentgohe.blob.core.windows.net/manuals/APPS_AND_ACCESSORIES/BEOAMP_2/BeoAmp%202.pdf

              Just saw that it was already mentioned, sorry

              #35381
              Heuan
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                What is currently the best way to integrate passive speakers into a B&O Multiroom system?
                Now I have a BeoSound Core with several 8002 speakers. Now I want to add an additional room with passive speakers (must be outdoor).
                Do I need a second Core and a BeoAmp 2 for this?
                Is there any way to make it cheaper than buying these two devices that cost at least 2k€?

                #35387
                Loshmi007
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                  Hi all, have similar question.

                  i want to connect on mu b&o shape beoamp 2 with boc 86, and then to save some costa War thinking to add beosound passive and make multiroom in bathroom also.

                   

                  can someone point me in right direction is this is posibile. Can i control everything with halo.

                   

                  can i reduce volume in passive, since don’t need to be so loud in bathroom 🙂

                  #35389
                  Loshmi007
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                    Thail you, all clear 😀

                    #35388
                    Guy
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                      can i reduce volume in passive, since don’t need to be so loud in bathroom

                      A Passive (or MCL converter) can be used with either the ML or the Powerlink input.

                      If a Passive is used with its Powerlink input then the volume control must be done at the source.

                      If a Passive is used with an ML input (i.e as part of an ML system) then you should also add an IR eye and will then be able to control its volume independently.

                      Furthermore, if you use an MCL2P remember that this does not have an ML input.

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