Technical Details
Brand: Bang & Olufsen
Model:Beocord 1600
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:IEC
Country of Manufacture:Denmark
Release dates:1969 - 1973
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 3
Dimension: 440 x 147 x 330mm
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 3
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v, 220-240v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:30Hz to 20kHz at 7 1⁄2 ips
Wow and Flutter:.15% at 7 1⁄2 ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:65 dB
Sound quality rating:7 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 7/ 10
Weight: 11.7kg
Additional Details
Description
First introduced in 1969, the ultra-thin Beocord 1200 (and 1600) were sold right up until 1974.
They were no taller than a turntable and looked very elegant if placed on a wall or on the special B & O stand that was available.
The 1200 was a deck-only version while the 1600 had a built-in 10 watt/channel audio amplifier.
Unfortunately the “slim-line” design rendered the mechanics of this design rather wimpy, especially the brakes which didn’t do very well. In addition, the separate playback head, a welcome feature of the successful Beocord 2000, had been omitted on this model.
Additional Info
Cabinets were available in Rosewood or teak