Classic vintage Bang & Olufsen Beocord 1900 cassette deck in exceptionally clean cosmetic condition. The aluminium front panel presents beautifully with very minimal age-related wear. All buttons, meters and panels are intact and the illuminated VU meters look fantastic. The unit powers on and appears operational, however it is being sold as partially tested due to compatibility/connection limitations with the original B&O system/adaptor setup. A rare and highly collectible piece of Danish hi-fi design from the 1970s. Features: Iconic brushed aluminium Bang & Olufsen design Analogue illuminated VU meters Dolby NR Original tactile controls Made in Denmark Cosmetic condition: Very clean vintage condition overall with only light signs of age/use.
Important compatibility note: This Beocord 1900 is designed for use with vintage amplifiers/receivers equipped with original 5-pin DIN connections, as commonly used by Bang & Olufsen and other European hi-fi systems of the era. During testing, the deck worked correctly when connected directly to a vintage amplifier with native DIN inputs. When using a DIN-to-RCA adaptor, I experienced inconsistent channel behaviour (occasionally only one channel working), which may simply be related to adaptor compatibility or wiring configuration. A proper B&O-compatible adaptor may be required, although this has not been fully verified. Please note: The illuminated VU meters mainly operate during recording level monitoring, which is normal for this model.