Beocord 900 family

(1974-1976) Stereo cassette recorder

Type number: 2608

B&O’s first cassette machine. Designed to match the Beomaster 901 (though the cabinet was slightly taller, noticeable if they were stood side by side) and available in matching colours, the compact cabinet displayed a marked departure from the big open reel machines such as the Beocord 1200. The cassette mechanism was made by Vortex in Japan, and used a synchronous mains motor from Matsushita. A permalloy head was fitted, and was uncharacteristically mentioned in large letters on the cassette lid! The Beocord 900 was compatible with Chromium dioxide tape, but strangely the switch on the front of the machine only worked on record, equalisation remaining unchanged on playback, giving enhanced treble response. There was also a built in microphone amplifier, though it was only mono. Text copyright © Beocentral. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.

(1975-1977) Stereo cassette recorder with Dolby B NR

Type number: 2612

An updated version of Beocord 900, but with many changes. Most important was the addition of Dolby B noise reduction, engaged by a push switch on the front. The chrome setting now also gave correct equalisation on playback as well as record, and a new version of the Vortex tape deck was fitted. This now included an enlarged flywheel and full electronic auto stop with tape protection (there is no auto stop of any kind on Beocord 900). The facia was now anodised black to match the Beomaster 1100, though the height difference remained. This machine was also recommended for use with Beocenters 1800 and 3500, or to add a second deck to Beocenter 1600. Text copyright © Beocentral. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.

(1975-1977) Stereo cassette recorder with Dolby B NR

Type number: 2613

Beocord 1101 was identical to Beocord 1100 in all respects, except that the finish of the aluminium parts was left silver, as opposed to being anodised black. A full range of wood finishes (teak, rosewood, oak) was available for the other parts, as was white. The reason for offering Beocord 1101 was to provide a matching tape deck for Beomaster 901, which was a very popular model. Text copyright © Beocentral. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited.