Bang & Olufsen Belcanto

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Brand: Bang & Olufsen

Model:Belcanto

Category:Mid High Fidelity

Application:Consumer

Electronics:Tube

Equalization:IEC

Country of Manufacture:Denmark

Release dates:1961 - 1964

Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB

Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2

Max Reel Size("): 7"

Number of heads: 2

Head Composition: Permalloy

Head Configuration: Stereo

Auto Reverse?:No

Voltage(s): 220-240v

Outputs: RCA

Sound quality rating:6 / 10

Long-term reliability rating: 6/ 10

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Description

This is one of the first hybrid models from Bang and Olufsen.  It came as a surprise to discover that this
one actually has got four transistors inside.   Another interesting fact is that B&O didn’t make the mechanics, rather they bought a ready-to-use BSR ‘Monardeck’ from the UK and built only the electronics and the cabinet.

Additional Info

Valve complement: 2xECL86 (output amplifier) EM84 (magic eye) ECC85 (Bias) / Semiconductors: OC75 OC107 2xAC128 (all in the preamplifier) / Power consumption: 70 watts / Inputs: mike, phono & radio / Outputs: line, speaker (4 ohm) / Speaker(s): internal 8 x 4¾” (20 x 11 cm) / Dimensions: 9½ x 8 x 15″ (245 x 200 x 385 mm) / quarter-track mono (half-track was available)

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