Bang & Olufsen Beogram 6500-CD (1990–1993)
The Beogram 6500-CD was Bang & Olufsen's single-disc CD player for the 6500 series stack. It was sold alongside the Beomaster 6500 receiver and the Beogram 6500 turntable. Production ran from 1990 to 1993, and the original German price was 1,999 DM.
Mechanically it is a straightforward, motorized single-disc drawer model with a fluorescent display. The electronics are built around a 1-bit DAC with 4-times oversampling and a semiconductor laser (780 nm). Frequency response is stated as 2 Hz–20 kHz at ±0.3 dB. One notable design point: the player carries both optical (Toslink) and coaxial digital outputs, plus a fixed and a variable analog pair — the variable pair and a 3.5 mm remote input jack suggest it was meant to sit under a Beomaster’s control via the Master Control Link. There is also a mains pass-through socket on the back, though B&O cautioned against connecting anything but the linked Beomaster to it, as it was not rated for high current draw.
Programming allows up to 20 tracks, with repeat (one, all, A-B), random, and shuffle modes. Channel separation is specified at better than 70 dB at 1 kHz, and harmonic distortion below 0.005%. The unit is rated at 23 W power consumption and weighs 5.6 kg. Dimensions are 475 × 80 × 330 mm (W × H × D) without feet.
The record on this model is reasonably complete on specifications but thin on reception. No substantial period reviews or owner commentary have surfaced in the archive, and no collector pricing or common-failure data has been recorded.
- Type: CD player (single-disc drawer)
- DAC: 1-bit, 4× oversampling
- Frequency response: 2 Hz–20 kHz, ±0.3 dB
- Outputs: Optical (Toslink), coaxial, fixed RCA, variable RCA, remote input (3.5 mm), mains pass-through
- Dimensions / weight: 475 × 80 × 330 mm / 5.6 kg
- Price: 1,999 DM (original, Germany)
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