Well here I am answering my own question 😁

I loosened the transit screws, adjusted the platter height, fitted my SMMC4 and connected the BG6500 to my BC9500's TAPE 2 socket.  As expected the BeoCenter switched to phono when I pressed play on the BeoGram, and subsequently the BeoGram paused each time I then selected TAPE 2 on the BeoCenter.  I have since removed the datalink pins (6 and 7) and it plays well, although obviously without remote control.

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So clearly it doesn't match, so do I now begin the long search for a white BM6500, or simply connect to my BC2300 in another room?

Is it possible to remove the RIAA for using the BG with BC9500 PHONO socket?

Stefan

Hi Stefan - thanks for the response.

Yes I've considered that, but given the Beogram's history (and condition) I really think that I should leave it original!  Also, given that it doesn't 'match' from a visual perspective (wife doesn't approve!) I think that I will eventually be setting it up elsewhere in the house.

I had thought about making an adaptor using one of these: 

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I had thought about making an adaptor using one of these: link

.. and replacing the phono in/outs sockets with 7-pin DINs so that I could internally connect the datalink.  However, the two unnecessary stages (RIAA and cancellation of same) would no doubt reduce sound quality.   

Yes, I`m afraid too. Did you try the BC2300 solution? Should also work via remote control - and I wouldn`t place the BG side by side to your Beocenter(s)

Stefan

The BC2300 is a project for another day because it's just too difficult to dig out of the cupboard at the moment!

I may also try a 'minimalist' solution using an MCL2AV and MCL2P in 'stand-alone' mode, together with some passive speakers. I think I would be able to connect the BeoGram to the MCL2AV's CD input socket and have full IR control.  I remember trying this years ago with a Beocord and it worked well, even providing full 2-way IR control with both BL5000 and an MCP.

But having moved house five times in the last nine years all this equipment is buried deep in badly labelled packing boxes, mixed in with about 30 Beocom telephones and I forget how many other remotes, cables and B&O adaptors!

Funny, I thought about a MCL2AV solution too. If you already have one, you can put it LINK mode and connect Powerlink from both the BC9500 and the MCL to an oneremote.dk Powerlink switch So you can even use your BL4000s for the whole system. I`m using a powerlink switch from oneremote for my BC9500, which is a local system in a link room. Second PL input is a Beolink active in LINK mode from the main system - connected are two wonderful BL5000s....🙂

Stefan

Great minds think alike!  And the MCL2AV really is a useful bit of kit.  I also used one once with an MCL2P as a stand-alone amp for my desktop computer.  I have an MCL2AV 15v power supply somewhere too, which would help.

Great idea about the powerlink switch - probably the best way to add the Beogram to my current system and have remote control.  I will add it to my list of potential options for when time (and money) allow!

Powerlink switch is 1095.- DKK inkl. moms.

https://shop.oneremote.dk/shop/69067-powerlink-switch/

You don`t need another amp (MCL2P) and no additional speakers....😐

Stefan

You could find a suiting Beogram 9500 instead of the Beogram 6500 ;)