No. 104915431

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Bang & Olufsen - Beolit 609 FM Transistor radio
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€ 130
6 weeks ago

Bang & Olufsen - Beolit 609 FM Transistor radio

Beautiful and rare Beolit ​​609 FM in subtle colour combination Designed by Ib Fabiansen, B&O's leading architect in the 60s Fully working, complete and original, with both original antennas present and working, which is unique. Even the original antenna - hats are still present, in the same colour as the device Very nice vintage condition. Please note that the pictures are part of the description. The beolit 609 is number two in the long line of Beolit ​​transistor radios. The cabinet is molded in plastic in contrast to the first Beolit ​​- from the year before - which was made of veneer. The Beolit ​​609 was characterized by a robust design, a high sound quality and a unique battery economy. The concept was very resilient. It lasted for the next many years, and when it was decided to stop production, the factory was pressured by the customers market to resume the product. Designed by architect Ib Fabiansen. Marketed in the 1962/63 season. Original manual /schematics are also present, please see the attached photos for the details Rare device from our own private collection. We therefore use a reserve price for this item.

No. 104915431

Sold
Bang & Olufsen - Beolit 609 FM Transistor radio

Bang & Olufsen - Beolit 609 FM Transistor radio

Beautiful and rare Beolit ​​609 FM in subtle colour combination
Designed by Ib Fabiansen, B&O's leading architect in the 60s

Fully working, complete and original, with both original antennas present and working, which is unique. Even the original antenna - hats are still present, in the same colour as the device
Very nice vintage condition. Please note that the pictures are part of the description.

The beolit 609 is number two in the long line of Beolit ​​transistor radios. The cabinet is molded in plastic in contrast to the first Beolit ​​- from the year before - which was made of veneer.

The Beolit ​​609 was characterized by a robust design, a high sound quality and a unique battery economy. The concept was very resilient. It lasted for the next many years, and when it was decided to stop production, the factory was pressured by the customers market to resume the product.

Designed by architect Ib Fabiansen. Marketed in the 1962/63 season.

Original manual /schematics are also present, please see the attached photos for the details

Rare device from our own private collection. We therefore use a reserve price for this item.

Final bid
€ 130
Matthew McIvor
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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