Bang & Olufsen Beomaster 6000

A 4-channel receiver with a modular service design, produced in Denmark.

Overview

The Bang & Olufsen Beomaster 6000 is a stereo receiver made in Denmark, available in variants including Type 2251 and Type 2702. It features a 4-channel configuration and was designed with mid-century modern aesthetics, often seen with black finish, wood trim, and a silver top. The unit supports FM reception from 87.5 to 104 MHz and delivers 4 x 40 watts RMS into 4 ohms with less than 0.06% harmonic distortion across a 20 Hz to 30,000 Hz frequency range.

Specifications

Power output RMS	4 x 40 watts / 4 ohms
Speaker impedance	4 ohms
Harmonic distortion	< 0.06 %
Frequency range	20 - 30,000 H
FM range	87.5 - 104 MHz
Channel configuration	4 channel

Design

The Beomaster 6000 was produced in Denmark and features mid-century modern design with a black finish, wood trim, and silver top on some units. It includes a source and frequency display, with a display kit available for restoration. Serviceability is supported through modular components, including replaceable capacitors, lamps, and trimmers.

Market

Used units have sold for $750 to $800 plus shipping, with one listed as "Good" condition. Service kits for the Beomaster 6000 Type 225x are available and include capacitors, lamps, and trimmers. Common restoration needs include capacitor replacement, variable resistor replacement for DC settings, and DC offset adjustment. Owners and service manuals are available and valued by collectors.