Description
The Beocord 5000 is a celebrated line of high-fidelity vintage cassette decks produced by the Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen. Depending on the era of the equipment you are looking at, the name refers to two completely distinct models engineered to push the boundaries of tape performance.
This version marked B&O's ultimate commitment to turning cassettes into a high-quality home recording medium. It was famously built to rival the audio fidelity of open-reel tape recorders.Advanced Transport: It utilized a closed-loop dual capstan servo drive system to achieve incredibly low wow and flutter.Three-Head Design: It featured separate ferrite record and playback heads, allowing for true off-tape monitoring.Electronic Controls: It used innovative, feather-touch electronic switches that included built-in fade-in/fade-out functionality.
Condition report: Good condition overall. Powers on but has dim lights within. likely will need servicing. Sold as is for parts.
Shipping Information
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Shipping Timeline
Furniture orders typically require up to 15 days for handling and an estimated 2-4 weeks for delivery to your door. In rare cases, deliveries to harder-to-access locations or areas with limited courier availability may take up to 6 weeks.
Because we include shipping for free, we use economy services that are not as fast as some prefer. If you'd like a faster service or a more specific timeline, please contact us for expedited shipping options and rates.
At Mid Century Sacramento, we source, restore, and carefully curate iconic 20th-century and mid-century modern designs back to time-capsule condition. We see great furniture design as functional art, and our mission is to place that art directly into your hands.
Our services include staging, restoration, and reupholstery, and upon request we can make custom updates-such as new upholstery or refinishing-at cost through our network of trusted professional contractors.
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