Tough question regarding connectivity

[Rony]

Hi.
I have a McIntosh A/V Processor Model MX123. This Processor is connected to a Sony TV via eARC HDMI cable.
My New Blusound NODE Streamer is connected ANALOG via RCA Cables to that Processor.
To hear Streaming sound , I need to leave my Sony TV ON all the time. SO when I only turn the TV to OFF (And leave the Processor and the NODE ON - No sound at all ! )
1. How to solve that issue - Meaning : I want to use the Processor and the NODE only ( without the TV )
2. I am with the iOS BluOS-App , Is it always with Bluetooth ? Or can I instaed control via Home WiFi ?
( The blusound NODE is connected via Ethernet Cable only )
Please advise
Thank you
Rony

 

[MaxInValrico]

Hi.
I have a McIntosh A/V Processor Model MX123. This Processor is connected to a Sony TV via eARC HDMI cable.
My New Blusound NODE Streamer is connected ANALOG via RCA Cables to that Processor.
To hear Streaming sound , I need to leave my Sony TV ON all the time. SO when I only turn the TV to OFF (And leave the Processor and the NODE ON - No sound at all ! )
1. How to solve that issue - Meaning : I want to use the Processor and the NODE only ( without the TV )
2. I am with the iOS BluOS-App , Is it always with Bluetooth ? Or can I instaed control via Home WiFi ?
( The blusound NODE is connected via Ethernet Cable only )
Please advise
Thank you
Rony

What ports on the MX123 are the RCA cables from the Blusound plugged into?

 

[Rony]

If I understand correctly ...

 

[MaxInValrico]

Have you called McIntosh?

 

[Rony]

No.
I will send an email.

 

[-Jim-]

My guess is an Arc setup issue?

 

[Rony]

My guess is an Arc setup issue?

really don't know.

 

[-Jim-]

Just for grins, swap the HDMI output connection from Monitor 1 (ARC) to Monitor 2. Then power up the Mac and see if you get sound when the TV is off. You could also just pull the Monitor 1 (ARC) first and power up to ensure you have sound from the Streamer to begin with.

 

[lovinthehd]

Did you try after turning the tv off to just hit play again on the streamer? That works for me with spotify on a fire stick....