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Re: BeoPort and BeoLink PC2 difference

Nio — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:39:31 GMT

Thanks, I ll try to get an adapter-cable.

Is there also a difference on the masterlink output?

Re: BeoPort and BeoLink PC2 difference

tompa — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:01:26 GMT

Nio:

Peter :
The software. Otherwise seem identical! The only problem with the older PC2s is that they can hum with BL3s. This is easily fixed. Newer ones with a serial number after 94247594 have this fixed. It just requires a short between pin 2 and pin 7.

Will this fix also work with my BeoLab 4 problem?

Yes, if older pc2 with serial lower than 94247594

Re: BeoPort and BeoLink PC2 difference

Nio — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:23:35 GMT

Peter :
The software. Otherwise seem identical! The only problem with the older PC2s is that they can hum with BL3s. This is easily fixed. Newer ones with a serial number after 94247594 have this fixed. It just requires a short between pin 2 and pin 7.

Will this fix also work with my BeoLab 4 problem?

Re: BeoPort and BeoLink PC2 difference

Nio — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:41:02 GMT

My entire B&O system is:

PC -> BeoLink PC2 -> BeoLab 2 -> 2x BeoLab 4

+BeoTime not connected to anything at all.

I also get the humming / noise when I only connect 2x BeoLab 4 with Y to BeoLink Pc2 or jsut one without Y.

The BeoLab 4 sound fine when I connect the only with line.

Re: BeoPort and BeoLink PC2 difference

Vienna — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:23:03 GMT

Nio:

I always get this really terrible noise from the speakers ... what can i do?

Not having any details about your setup I can only guess:

Very likely a ground (earthing) loop between antenna/cable connected to
other components of your MasterLink system and the BeoPort/PC.

Test: disconnet all antenna cables (Audio and TV) and check again.

If this "resolves" the problem of hum, you'll have to install a galvanic insutator
to your antenna/cable system ...

Re: BeoPort and BeoLink PC2 difference

Nio — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:12:44 GMT

I have the thin MK3 cable and I ahve this humming ... even when I only connect one speaker to the beolink pc2 or a beolab 2 between, disconnecting line in, connecting different line in and so on.

I always get this really terrible noise from the speakers ... what can i do?

Re: BeoPort and BeoLink PC2 difference

Vienna — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:05:49 GMT

Nio:

Is this pin 2 and 7 thing also the problem for humming on beolab 4 and 2?

All recently produced speakers need either the thin MK3 PowerLink cables or,
preferably, the new fully mounted and double shielded PowerLinks to avoid
these problems.

PS: BLb 5s - only fully mounted version.

Re: BeoPort and BeoLink PC2 difference

Nio — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 06:53:39 GMT

Is this pin 2 and 7 thing also the problem for humming on beolab 4 and 2?

Re: BeoPort and BeoLink PC2 difference

BEOfreak — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:44:35 GMT

Thanks for your very quick reply Peter.

Best regards Rasmus

Re: BeoPort and BeoLink PC2 difference

Peter — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:33:41 GMT

The software. Otherwise seem identical! The only problem with the older PC2s is that they can hum with BL3s. This is easily fixed. Newer ones with a serial number after 94247594 have this fixed. It just requires a short between pin 2 and pin 7.

BeoPort and BeoLink PC2 difference

BEOfreak — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:26:46 GMT

Hi,

I'm considering buying a used Beolink PC2 but am worried about buying an outdated product. Can someone tell me the difference between Beolink PC2 and BeoPort?

Thanks in advance

Rasmus