{"product_id":"bang-olufsen-beocord-6500-cassette-deck-drawer-loading","title":"Bang \u0026 Olufsen B\u0026O Beocord 6500 Cassette Deck - Drawer Loading","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Beocord 6500 is the last in the line from B\u0026amp;O's super cool drawer loading cassette decks. Other models included the Beocord 5000 and 5500. These decks simply look stunning in person and are a joy to use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest features of the Beocord 6500 is its bright LED display (No VFD here), and its quiet and responsive mechanism. It also offers auto reverse, which alot of B\u0026amp;O decks omitted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe noise reduction system is Dolby HX Pro which B\u0026amp;O co-developed with Dolby Labs. Dolby HX Pro Decks tend to make excellent recordings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith this particular Beocord 6500 we are also including a high quality 7 pin DIN to RCA adapter so it can be easily used with a standard non B\u0026amp;O system if wanted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome scratches on the units top surface (in photos). Overall condition is excellent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand Background:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBang \u0026amp; Olufsen (B\u0026amp;O) is a Danish high-end consumer electronics company that designs and manufactures audio products, television sets, and telephones. It was founded in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, who designed a radio to work with alternating current, a product of significance at a time when most radios were still running on batteries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond Owner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnections:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaptive Power cord, DIN audio output (W\/RCA Adapter included)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested in our lab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust the unit and power cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.\u003ciframe title=\"This Is How We Pack Sensitive Electronics at SkyFi Audio, Less Than 0.2% Shipping Damage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wuWesEecAbE?\u0026amp;autoplay=1\u0026amp;mute=1\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact cassette C46-C60-C90-C120\u003cbr\u003eRecording system: HX PRO\u003cbr\u003eTape transport system: Auto reverse\u003cbr\u003eSearch system Track numbers\u003cbr\u003eRecord level Auto Recording level\u003cbr\u003eNoise reduction Auto Dolby B and C\u003cbr\u003eTape switch Auto. ferro\/chrom\/metal\u003cbr\u003eTape head Sendust\u003cbr\u003eWow and flutter DIN :66 dB, C: \u0026gt;73 dB\u003cbr\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio chrome Dolby NR B: \u0026gt;64 dB, C: \u0026gt;74 dB\u003cbr\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio ferro Dolby NR B: \u0026gt;62 dB, C: \u0026gt;72 dB\u003cbr\u003ePower supply 100V – 240V\u003cbr\u003ePower consumption Max. 25 watts\u003cbr\u003eConnections: AUX IN 7 pin\u003cbr\u003eMicrophone DIN 0,3mV \/3kohms\u003cbr\u003eAudio Link\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.5 wide, 2.95 high, 12.8 deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1990\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Cables:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-hero-interconnects-pair-rca-ultraplate-or-wbt-connectors-new\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - RCA Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e - Better\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-silver-streak-interconnects-pair-rca-ultraplate-or-wbt-connectors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - RCA Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e - Best\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst steps are performed to determine if the unit is a candidate for our full restoration process, or if it's just in need of a light service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe perform a basic functionality test to ensure proper playback, fast forward, and rewind. We look for smooth operation of the motors, transport engagement, and associated rolling parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe then do an internal physical inspection to ensure the belts and rubber consumable parts are up to spec.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternal components are checked to make sure there are no signs of heat stress or damage, particularly in the power supply section. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect the PCBs for discoloration from resistors or transistors that may have been running hot. On vintage units we often spot check select capacitors for value and ESR. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA light service will involve replacement of belts and rollers, external cleaning of heads, mechanism and boards, and basic record and playback tests. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA full restoration will often include disassembly of the drive system and replacement of all consumable and wearable parts including pinch rollers, belts, brakes, and bearings. We then clean, lubricate, and re-assemble the drive and perform basic mechanical alignment to ensure proper tape path and head alignment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinal calibration will involve adjustment of the playback, erase, and record heads, along with optimization of the bias for a specific tape type. We do this with the aid of a Sound Technology 1510A tape deck analyzer plus a Nakamichi T-100 Audio Analyzer with reference calibration tapes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinal listening tests are performed while monitoring with our reference Grado HP-1 headphones and a variety of factory and custom reference recordings We find that there is no better system for critical listening on tapes than with headphones, especially when comparing a live feed to a recorded feed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bang \u0026 Olufsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47690347774206,"sku":"101442","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/bang-olufsen-b-o-beocord-6500-cassette-deck-drawer-loading-tape-958.jpg?v=1768335426","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/en-au\/products\/bang-olufsen-beocord-6500-cassette-deck-drawer-loading","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}