Are you using an original B&O Beogram datalink cable? If not – that would be a clear reason. You cannot use a Beocord cable as it is not double-shielded.
The correct cable did have a Phono label at one time to distinguish it from a Beocord cassette cable. Datalink cables have 7-pins instead of 5 and pins 6 and 7 are removable as they have a small screwdriver slot at their tips.
OK this works, no more hum. I also tried it on a beomaster 6500 (from the 90’s). This also works without a hum. Sadly the datalink doesn’t seem to work, when I use the remote to stop / start the beogram it doesn’t do anything. I can hear some electronic noise though, over the speakers. Odd.
Nevertheless, many thanks!
Bert
Ps: how would I connect the beogram to an older beo that uses the 5 pin fin? Do I then remove the 2 screws from the cable?
That is the correct cable. Without the pins in one connector, you will not be able to control the turntable from the remote control. It will play fine and should not exhibit hum,
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