Bang & Olufsen Jacob Jensen - Beomaster 5000 - Control Panel Stereo set

A frequency-synthesized tuner with automatic fine-tuning and two-stage manual drive contributed to a quick, precise placement of radio programs and excellent reception quality. Nine station frequencies (for each combination of wavebands) could be stored in the Beomaster’s microcomputer memory for instant retrieval.

The distortion-free stereo amplifier featured a very advanced function unique to Bang & Olufsen: Automatic Power Handling Control. This special circuit continuously monitored the dynamic range and level of the signal and instructed the microcomputer to reduce the volume if the combined effects of these two parameters threatened to cause clipping or damage to the speakers. This kind of overload had become more common since the introduction of the Compact Disc, which can generate signals with an enormous dynamic range, but it could not occur in the Beomaster 5000.

An internally fan with variable speed ensured proper heat dissipation even when the Beomaster was used in a stacked format. Direct operation of all main functions was available on the Beomaster itself if the Master Control Panel was not available. These controls were located under a fold-out cover that opened with a touch.

Beomaster 5000 had no visible controls. Normal operation was performed via the Master Control Panel – a slim, desktop-friendly keyboard that provided access to all functions from the chair, including microcomputer programming and storage, timer functions, status monitoring, day and clock display, volume, tone, and stereo balance settings, as well as control of all sound sources. A programming sequence function allowed you to plan an entire evening of listening in advance, consisting of vinyl, radio, and cassette music in any order and combination. Once set, this “command performance” played continuously as instructed without further use of the controls.

I have indicated the condition as good. However, please form your own opinion by closely inspecting the pictures. The units are over 40 years old and show some signs of use.

ATTENTION: On the Master Control Panel there are three displays; on the left display there are pixel defects (see also the photos).

Technically both devices are in order and all commands can be executed from the panel.

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