Bang & Olufsen Beocord 8000 (1980)
A high-end cassette deck launched in 1980 as part of B&O's premium 8000 series.
Overview
The Bang & Olufsen Beocord 8000 is a cassette deck released in 1980. It was part of a complete high-fidelity system that included the 8000 receiver, 8000 turntable, and 8000 cassette deck. B&O marketed it as an "exquisite high end cassette 'super deck'" and put it at the top of the audio market. The original price was £483 - twice the cost of a Linn LP12 turntable at the time. Today it is surprisingly affordable on the secondhand market. One owner notes, "Here is one you don't see that often."
Specifications
| Weight | 7.8kg |
| Dimensions | 530 x 130 x 300mm |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 79dB |
| Input | 73mV (line) |
| Output | 0.87V (line) |
Market
The Beocord 8000 is cheap on the secondhand market today, given its original premium positioning. Common reported problems are a tape transport that fails to engage, display pixel failures, and minor cosmetic damage such as dings in the glass panel. A belt replacement kit with two belts is available for servicing. Original service manuals and paperwork can still be purchased.
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