Solution found.

B&O America have a cable 0898126. I have this cable now and can testify that it works. All problems listed above, including the single channel, humming, listen in, etc are just symptoms of the wrong cable being used.

You simply press PC on the Beo4 and the local sound source comes through the speakers, whether it's line in, variable volume, a TV with line out, an IPod (use it on full volume) etc.. work in a linked setup or stand alone.

If you have specific questions please go ahead and ask....

beoaus.

Hi,

Excuse me for my ignorance but what can be achieved with this solution? As I read it I can connect som third-party equipment to the Beolink Active. Can the audio for this source then be distributed on the Masterlink?

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Anders

Thanks Beoaus!  😁

I will be placing my order tomorrow

Stan

I thought I saw a reply to this message...

The cable allows audio to be connected to the PC Input. The PC command allows that local audio signal to played through the speakers connected to the Beolink Active.  The audio source is not available to other link rooms.

Very useful. You can connect a TV with Line out, a Turntable, IPod, etc....

Beoaus.

Hi beoaus,

is it possible that you determine the connections of the adapter cable, i.e. which pins are connected? 

Hagen2000:

Hi beoaus,

is it possible that you determine the connections of the adapter cable, i.e. which pins are connected? 

Cable is buried in the wall... I'll get it out this weekend. Not sure how to open the DIN section of the cable without wrecking it... There is a tab to push but the cover does not slide back.  Any suggestions?

beoaus,

there is no necessary to open the DIN. A multimeter is the solution. In case you do not have one, get one - it's only few dollars- . It's always a good ideea to have one around to check voltage, etc....