At first sight Beosystem 5500 looks almost too refined to be a musical powerhouse. The clean, streamlined design, devoid of buttons and dials, gives no indication of the massive potential beneath. Looks are deceptive, however. Below those polished surfaces is a tape recorder, radio and compact disc player, plus an amplifier that can more than hold its own among the heavyweights. This beautiful set consists of: - Beomaster 5500 - Beogram CD5500 - Beocord 5500 - Master Control Panel (MCP) 5500 - 3x integrated power cords - 2x Beolink cord (1 integrated in Beocord) The set is in mint condition but for the rubber feet imprint on 2 of the aluminum covers (due to stacking of the units). The Beogram CD has a capacitor replaced so that is reads all discs without any issues. The Beocord got a new belt and fresh lubrication applied to the drawer sliders so that it opens and closes electronically as it should. Some units got new 3D-printed rubber feet as they tend to wear out over time (see last photo). This Beosystem 5500 is made up of the following individual units: - Beomaster 5500 This is the brains of the system. Connected by Datalink to the record player, tape recorder and CD player it allows you to remote-control the whole system via the Master Control Panel. The 2 x 60 watt/8 ohm tuner/amplifier gives you true hi-fi quality. Bang & Olufsen's Automatic Power Handling Control system prevents overloading and distortion, regardless of how many speakers are connected. You can preset up to 20 stations on the tuner, and the frequency synthesizer will take care of automatic search and fine tuning of stations. The result - superb reception of LW, MW and FM wavebands, and impressive ease of use. Dimensions W x H x D: 42 x 7.5 x 32.5cm Weight: 8.5 kg - Beogram CD5500 The quality of this CD player took time to fully appreciate. Take, for example, the elegant disc tray with its completely smooth and silent drive. Or the way that the disc drive system is mounted to isolate it from vibrations. Perhaps you are most impressed by the way that a built-in circuit in the player compensates for the tiniest faults on the disc itself (contrary to popular belief they're not always perfect!). Finding tracks is fast and easy - just ask the Master Control Panel for the track number you want to hear. You can programme tracks to be played in any order, or sample each track briefly. There is a light display which shows you the length of the track you are playing, and the remaining time on the disc. Dimensions W x H x D 42 x 7.5 x 32.5cm Weight 6.3 kg - Beocord 5500 This advanced tape recorder is close to professional standard, bristling with features you will love to use., There is Auto Reverse, letting you play or record both sides of a cassette as one continuous tape. And automatic adjustment of sound levels avoides annoying volume changes from one recording to the next. Then there is B&O's famous HX-Pro recording system which gives a vastly superior sound quality on the higher frequencies, creating a richer, more detailed sound image. Beocord 5500 automatically adjusts itself to match standard, chrome or metal tapes. There is also the option of Dolby B or C during recording. During playback, the recorder automatically switches itself to the noise reduction system you need. There is also of course, the refinement of automatic track search - just key in the track number and the recorder does the rest. Dimensions W x H x D 42 x 7.5 x 32.5cm Weight 8 kg - Master Control Panel MCP 5500 - the key to the whole system With this at hand, you can remote control all the units of the system and all of its functions. The infra-red two-way communications system ensures that you only have to look at the Master Control Panel to see what is happening and if your commands were being actioned upon. In other words, you are always in close contact with the system - no matter how far away it is... simple and logical. All the elements in Beosystem 5500 are connected by Bang & Olufsen data link which meant in effect that each unit had a built-in microcomputer that controls all functions. When they are connected they become a system that communicates collectively with the Master Control Panel. The Master Control Panel has buttons for controlling all the day-to-day functions of the record player, tape recorder, radio and compact disc player. And because each unit speaks the same language, each button controls several functions. You can for example, use the FORWARD button to go to the next track on a compact disc, fast-forward a tape cassette or move from one radio station to another. When you operate one unit in the system, you can operate them all! Under the flap of MCP 5500 you'll find the operating panel for all the special functions like programming, which enables you to order the system to wake you with music or record a concert even though you are not at home. Take a good look at the photos. These are part of the description. The units will be packed and shipped securely. All transport bolts will put in place up-front. The combined weight of the set is about 25KG.