Electrostatic noise when touching the speaker cables

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Thanks, Vienna!

I had no idea B&O had one of those...will check that one out instead. I guess that will make it as good as it gets.

Regarding the HF Link-Amplifier..is that something I need when using Beolink to distribute audio /video?
I dont use the Beolink between my TV sets,  since my main TV, the BV3-32 doesn't have the output card for the video source needed ( and the cabling between first and second floor is so messy) so I use Apple TVs with each TV set instead..

Or can I use the B&O HF Link-Amplifier just as a signal amplifier for the TV to get even higher picture quality? I am using a "no-name" signal amplifier on the second floor for my AV9000, which helps, but maybe the B&O one is even better...

/Peter

The HF-Link-Amp is only needed to distribute (analogue - standard definition) video -
Audio is distributed by MasterLink. 

You wrote "... I have a brilliant picture on my BV3-32, AV5 and AV9000 ..."
If there are no other reasons, I'd stay with the obviously working "no name" amp.  

The main purpose of the B&O HF-Modulation-Amp is it's ability to mix the "returning" signal
(of sources connected to the main TV) processed by the HF modulator of your main TV
to the "incoming" signal from your cable provider/shared central antenna.

It also offers gain control to both, the "incoming" as well as the "returning" signal
from the HF-modulator.

If you use it as an amplifier you'll have 1 x IN and 4 x OUT.

Like the galvanic insolator all connectors a "F" (like the ones for sat)

A small wallbracked for wallmounting is included.    

 

Thanks for all the help guys!

But, unfortunately the problem persists.. :(

I have now got an galvanic isolator, replaced the aeral cables to high end cables, also replaced the scart cables to some expensive ones.

Still I have the buzzing sound if the powerlink cables are touched or moved when the BV3 is being turned with the motorstand..

I doubt all 5 cables to the speakers (2xBL8000, 2xBL6000, 1xCanton sub) are faulty. I have tried to detach each of them separately to see if it makes a difference, but no. I also tested when using CD or radio. but the problem persists, so its not only when watching TV.

This leaves me thinking it has to be the power wiring in the house that is something wrong with..Maybe buying a UPS would help..?

Any ideas are welcome.

/Peter

 

Try this:

1  BV to stand by. Than make the BV powerless by pressing the button. (below the screen at right side, e few inches from the corner).

2  Push the powercable deep into the BV.

3  Unplug the powerconnector from the wall socket, keep it in your hands, turn 180 and plug it in again.

4  Power up and test

(possible do the same procedure with your Audiocenter)

 

?hope it helps?

I would get someone to measure your earth(ground), there are good and bad ones. An other idea would be to set up a test , get an earth rod and cable (not expensive). Then just do a temp set up out the window to your garden. 

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Thanks for the suggestions!

I am amazed how much knowledge, information, experience and helpfulness there is here on Beoworld!

I will get back and let you know how it goes when tested..  :)

Thanks!

/Peter

Peter wrote:

I doubt all 5 cables to the speakers (2xBL8000, 2xBL6000, 1xCanton sub) are faulty.
I have tried to detach each of them separately to see if it makes a difference, but no.


The ground/shield of all PL-Cables are connected to the DSS module and "come together" internally. 
So, if just one cable, plug or socket (speaker as well as DSS module) is faulty, this can influence
all of the rest. 

You mentioned the problem stays the same when playing CD:
As long as you can not be sure the earthing is properly done in your systen I'd recommend
to disconnect ALL antenna cables from ALL audio and video equipment DURING THE TEST
(just to make sure we dont't follow a red herring).

If the the problem disappears it is very likely an external grounding problem - if it's still
there ist most probably an internal one (cable/plug/socket or even the electronics of the TV itself) 

I'd also reverse the test procedure by first connecting only a single speaker and then
adding the 2nd, 3rd, ... 

B&O dealers often have sets of PL cables for "on the fly home demo" - maybe you can
borrow some cables for testing ... 

 

 

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