Bang & Olufsen - Beocord 6500 MK2 Serviced by B&O / Auto-Reverse Audio-cassette deck

Bang & Olufsen Beocord 6500 fully automatic cassette deck with Auto Reverse, designed by Jacob Jensen and produced in Denmark (circa 1989–1991). The unit has recently been completely technically refurbished: equipped with new drive belts, new springs, renewed gears and new cassette drive strings, with the heads also precisely recalibrated. The deck functions 100% perfectly and is visually in used condition with clear signs of use consistent with its age and intensive use.

Within the high-end Beosystem 6500, the Beocord 6500 represents the ultimate combination of clean Danish design and advanced analog recording technology. The device is equipped with a whisper-quiet motorized drawer system that slides out after a light touch of the aluminum front panel. A technical milestone of this deck is the patented HX Pro system (developed by Bang & Olufsen in collaboration with Dolby), which substantially increases dynamic headroom at high frequencies by continuously adjusting the bias current. In combination with the automatic Auto Reverse system, the deck plays and records both sides of the cassette seamlessly without loss of quality.

Sonically, the Beocord 6500 delivers a highly dynamic, detailed and open sound that elevates the analog cassette format to a high-fidelity level. The device features automatic recognition of all four tape types (Ferro, Chrome, FerriChrome and Metal), automatic recording level control with peak detection, and support for both Dolby B and Dolby C noise reduction. Thanks to the integrated Datalink communication system, the player can also be fully remotely controlled via Beolink terminals.

Specifications
Type: 4-track, 2-channel stereo cassette deck with Auto Reverse
Model: Bang & Olufsen Beocord 6500 (Type 4931 / 4932 / 4933 / 4934 / 4935)
Designer: Jacob Jensen
Year of construction: circa 1989–1991
Heads: 1 x azimuth write/read head (Auto Reverse drive mechanism), 1 x ferrite head
Motor system: microprocessor-controlled 2-motor tape loop with electronically controlled DC drive
Tape speed: 4.75 cm/s
Cassette types: Type I (Ferro), Type II (CrO2), Type III (FeCr), Type IV (Metal) with automatic recognition
Frequency response Type I: 30 Hz – 15,000 Hz (±2 dB)
Frequency response Type II: 30 Hz – 17,000 Hz (±2 dB)
Frequency response Type IV: 30 Hz – 18,000 Hz (±2 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio Type IV Metal: > 60 dB (without noise reduction)
Signal-to-noise ratio with Dolby B: > 68 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio with Dolby C: > 74 dB
Wow & Flutter (WRMS): < 0.09%
Wow & Flutter (DIN): < 0.18%
Harmonic distortion: < 2.0% at 0 dB recording peak
Noise reduction and dynamics: Dolby B, Dolby C and B&O Dolby HX Pro
Operation: motorized front-loading with touch-buttons, Auto Reverse, Auto Record Level, Music Track Search
Rear connections: 7-pin DIN connector with Datalink (in/out), switchable to standard 5-pin DIN or Cinch via adapter
mains power: 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: approx. 20 W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 42.0 x 7.5 x 32.5 cm
Weight: approx. 6.8 kg
Manufacturer: Bang & Olufsen a/s (Struer, Denmark)