Vintage Bang & Olufsen B&O Beocenter 4000 Music System Boxed Tested Working

Bang & Olufsen Beocenter 4000 — Integrated Music System

Overview

The Beocenter 4000 is an integrated music system from Bang & Olufsen, introduced in the early 1980s. It combines a radio tuner, integrated amplifier and twin cassette decks in a single unit.

This unit is in full working order. There are some age related marks (see photos/video) but nothing of concern. Tape 2 is quieter than Tape 1. This has never been an issue for us as we've always used Tape2. However, it may be in need of cleaning / servicing. Please see video.

Main Functions & Features

Cassette Decks:
• Twin cassette tape decks
• Support for standard compact cassette playback and recording
• Designed for tape-to-tape copying between decks

Radio Tuner:
• Integrated analogue radio tuner
• FM and MW (AM) reception (region dependent)
• Preset station storage (system dependent)

Amplifier:
• Integrated stereo amplifier
• Designed to drive passive loudspeakers directly

External Inputs:
• Auxiliary / line-level inputs for external sources (e.g. turntable with pre-amp, CD player, etc.)

Controls:
• Centralised front control panel
• Sliding smoked-glass doors concealing cassette compartments

Audio & Technical Specifications

System type:
• Integrated tuner / amplifier / twin cassette system

Speaker compatibility:
• Passive loudspeakers

Tuner coverage:
• FM and MW (AM), region dependent

Inputs / Outputs:
• Line-level inputs for external audio sources
• Speaker outputs for passive speakers

Dimensions (approx.):
• Width: 660 mm
• Depth: 360 mm
• Height: 140 mm

Weight (approx.):
• 12 kg

Design & Build

• Brushed aluminium front panel
• Smoked sliding glass doors over cassette bays
• Low, wide horizontal form factor typical of early-1980s B&O design
• Designed to visually integrate with other Bang & Olufsen components

Typical Use & What’s Needed for Operation

• Functions as a complete stereo system when connected to passive loudspeakers (not included)
• Cassette playback and radio available without additional equipment
• External sources (e.g. CD player, turntable with suitable pre-amp) can be connected via line inputs

What’s included?

·       Bang & Olufsen Beocenter 4000

·       Aerial

·       Original instruction manual

·       Original box and packaging

·       Mains power cable with Masterpiece BS5733 plug. Standard UK 3 pin type G plug can be fitted free of charge (just ask)

What’s not?

·       No cassettes supplied

·       No accessories or remote (compatible with B&O remote)