Born in 82 here so I really wasnt exposed to a ton of this stuff as I was too young to really care lol. But, this is awesome seeing it years later and I can appreciate the engineering and design for the time period. I want some B&O stuff now. Coolness man.

I got to see the 9500 today, which was the newer version of this, almost the same except a much better CD mech with a top disc lock built into the sliding lid. The cassette mech is all direct drive with no belts, but otherwise almost the same, putting out 200W. Guy wanted $1200 for it and I was tempted! I know this has a Phillips CD system in it, but the chances of finding one of those will be hard. We mostly use it as a head to pass the TV through and for records.

Nothing better then 80’s. Let’s make America 80’s again 😂

There is a common axial philips capacitor (33uF I think) that goes bad in the CD drive. Don't let anyone tell you it can't be fixed or costs a fortune. I have fixed tons of them. That CD drive is one of the best ever made. The lasers basically don't die unless someone messes with the power setting. I own 4 of these and a set of Penta 2's. I restored them myself.

80's had the best modern stereo remotes systems back then even the sound from the speakers were out of this world. Thanks Bob love your set up the room looks awesome.

Awww....Rachel's little back pillow and blanky. She's so cute 😊 You lucky dog!

Nice vintage sound system from Bang & Olufsen. I love the Beocenter design with the masive Beolab Penta speaker.

Thanks bob i sure miss the 80s 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍

I have a Beocenter 7700, it was my grandmother's. She got it at my urging(she could afford it), the reason I urged her to get it. Only one button to turn on the radio. This woman could not work any 80's technology, she could dial a phone. The tv was pushing it a lot. I got in an argument with my uncle, that she should get something cheaper. Nope, she will turn every last knob, and push every button. And still not not be able to turn on the radio. She loved that B&O system, for 20 years whenever I visited her. The classical music was on. It never had any problems. It does today, but that's just age. She got the system somewhere in 82-3. Later she did a CD player, it is really cool. But, yep it's busted.

the lens is from Philips, bang and olufsen bought parts from Philips 

40 years,and this contraption still looks straight out of star trek.

This is awesome! First thing I thought of was Christmas Vacation. Aside from the CD player not working, I'm really impressed with how flawlessly the rest of it does

I’m impressed because I’ve never seen anything like it we didn’t have things like in Australia or at least in the country we had black and white tvs with two channels that should give you some idea I would have loved it but wouldn’t be able to afford it.

Love the rug, "it really ties the room together." LOL!🤣🤣

The video ive been waiting for. Bob, we are the same age, i just turned 49 this summer and as a kid i was really into music, so this is pretty cool to see. Happy birthday man.

My dad would of loved this stuff I remember he had the first and only set of liquid cooled speakers on the block back in 84 85 and man would his system rock good stuff Bob

I love my Penta 3's! I converted them from unpowered to powered, huge difference. Let me know if you need anything else repaired Bob!

You have terrible taste in decor and color, I love it!

Love the update on the 1980s B&O collection coming together. 👌

Love your black panther

I have B&O 9500 from 1986 and Beolab 6000 loudspeaker and there also amazing too after this long time ❤

Very fun video you have done here! I love your enthusiasm over these items! A couple little points though, the Master Control Panel will work somewhat with the Beocenter 9000, but not well. The MCP and the Beolink 7000 are two way IR remotes, so those remotes are also looking for a IR signal coming back from the Beocenter. The Beocenter 9500 is two way compatible. I love your videos that you've done with Hoovies Garage, and super glad to have you in the B&O world! Enjoy the ride!

My mind is blown with how advanced these systems were!

As a child in the 80's our parents had a 6ft Zenith console record player it sounded like crapola, so we pushed it outside. The neighbor took and made a huge arse boombox out of it lol. He installed wheels,car batteries,huge car amplifiers and huge banging cerwin vega spkrs plus a nice car stereo and wow that thing sounded outta this world. Well we had some lil old ladys on our block that would get pisssed on and call the popo on us, man those were the days.

The #2 cartridge is exactly the same build as the #1. During testing at B&O the #1's are those that spec higher than normal and are set off to the side... The rest are designated MMC 2s

Love these. Have the 9300, and a lot of other Beocenters

What a beautiful setup..

As Runco says below, B&O used Philips CD mechanisms through the 1980s and this means that repair is easier and cheaper than might be thought. Philips CD mechanisms were used because the Dutch company invented the CD and it was more economical to fit their mechanisms rather than design brand ones but still pay royalties. Many were also in laptops and they tended to standardize into two main body types able to hold different face plates per brand of machine. The only problem is that getting at the CD mechanisms on B&O stuff is not a DIY job. You would need to take the whole unit to a good repairer and, chances are that they will know the overall suspension points on the various units so be able to reach them with relative ease once the base is off. B&O usually put schematics into the bases of machines in envelopes. As Runco says, the usual culprit for not running is a capacitor. Sony later used the same ones but they were better sealed and did not 'sweat', so if your 9000 has the capacitor disease rest assured that the spares are plentiful and usually around $10 new.

B&O does amazing stuff

Cheers Bob I have a Beogram 8000 turntable myself connected to a Carver C4000 preamp and McIntosh MC-2105 power amp :) Rocking some ESS Heil Tower AMT-1’s

I have a working beocenter 7700. Some of the segments in the LCD don't work until it warms up but otherwise its fine. I would sell it but as you said, there is just no way to ship it anywhere safely. Super cool stuff though.

Nice little fact: In national Lampoon Christmas Vacation they used just the shell of a beocenter 4500 as using a complete 4500 was too expensive at the time

I love retro equips too - bought a Pioneer Laser Disc very cool of course digital is sharper and better audio, but the technology is fun to play with - enjoy!

Quality sounds so much better If I recall correctly the system in the movie was gray with brushed finish They were so thin for the time sweat system bob

Quality stuff b&o 100%. I had a bo TV early 90s, it was so cool 😎

I miss my Quad system. Twin valve (tube) power amps, tube pre amp and electrostatic loudspeakers - from the 1950’s. Great sound. The laser diode failing on 80’s cd players is pretty standard.

I was really tempted at buying a 9000 in good condition that I just found, for $250 (Old B&O seems to be a bit cheaper here in Norway, at least in general) But, it was too far away, and would have costed me almost as much just in fuel/toll fees to get it 🤦‍♂ Hopefully I'll find something a bit closer to were I live tho 🙂

Went to Facebook Marketplace and saw really nice B&O wonders. I am negotiating a fair price on many items right now. Thanks, Sir. PS: That remote with the display, as I searched for ads, it seems it belongs to a TV B&O released a while ago.

Love my beosound 1 with cool FM antenna. Remote weighs a pound. lol These units must be protected, not many left. Cool vid.

I have the Beocenter 9500 and loudspeaker too but mine little different but there heavy too disc and tape work fine 🙂

Why is the carpet all wet Todd???

We had the 9500 back then. Luckily you haven't bought the TV's new, like me over the years, I've literally had to give them away in the end....

how did you connect your TV to the unit? I Just got a set of B&O redline 60.2's and I'm about to buy a 9000 as well and would like to also connect them to my TV through the unit.

I would've never have guessed that stuff was as old as I am.. If you would've told me that it was from the year 2000, I would have believed you no problem..

I just found pretty much the same Beocenter 9000 Tuner and Penta Tower speakers, no record player... on e bay $ 800 free pick up or ship 125 ship La Grande, Oregon... I would agree, Nice tec for 80s technology., but still a bit too pricey used 30, 35 years later for whats now old tec. but at least you're getting quality compared to the overprised crap most companies are putting out today. I'll just stick with my Sony from the 90s. it might not be the same quality or even came close to costing as that new, but it still works. Most people today don't care for or use any of those formats anymore... Record player, Cassette, even CD, sadly pretty much all absolute formats anymore to most people, just like my VHS... I'm old school too. I like the older stuff but, still out of my price range, and I'm not really sure if it would be worth it if I had it realistically, but thanks for sharing Bob, It's really interesting to learn about. 😉👍

incredible , luxury stuff for super rich that days

I love the cabinet it's sitting on. is that part of the system or just something you picked up?

How often do you use the fire place? Could you rip it out to put the entertainment center in its place?

B&O had some great stuff The cartridges are priced though The roof

The 80s ruled. Very KlassiK

OK so after my office chair I have to get some old school cool sounds. Lol

Cool stuff from B&O - always too expensive for me, and all those little motors and gears didn’t last unfortunately.

Revox was sold in the US ? Also Great Quality !

Great video So obnoxious that KZfaq has this no music limitation

I have a 9500 and a pair of Penta

Hey videoBob, love your channel! I have no doubt this system sounds amazing for music, but you mentioned your TV is running to it via Aux, which is a stereo connection as I'm sure you know. Knowing you're a movie buff, I would think you'd want a system that can provide 5.1 at the least, if not the newest codecs like Dolby Atmos 7.1.2 or something, or you just not interested? Anyway, thanks for the vid, love your content!

Bob has a wii by the TV I saw it

🔴 + LIST at the same time. Then choose “ADD”

Good video

Pick some kind of royalty free audio clip so you can demonstrate audio devices. Example: strange ways by silent partner

Hi, that available ? i love this

Gotta upgrade to an OLED tv. The image quality of OLED makes all of those LCD screens look like junk

Nope, I'll stick with my Pioneer SX-1250. I'm sure it sounds awesome, it's just you're the richest person I know and have the nicest of things and I finally finally FINALLY have something greater.

Poland

I have some Boston acoustics speakers that are maybe 30 years old and they sound better than anything new

Zajebisty pilot

How is it that So Many Channels All they do is Play Music and Review the Artists , but he can't play but a few seconds ? WHATS the Story ?

Beogram 3300 I have one👍

Mother!? That's one cool old setup put the sizzle and your Ba dizel the ad in your rad , your itch'N in Bitch''N

People bitch about B&O alot... Those people usually own 1 B&O component and don't get it because they have to buy a bunch of adapters to get it working...

The buttons on the lid of the turntable is useless, as you NEVER play records while it's down.

Nice Eames

1970's I had a beocord 1600 reel to reel, and beomaster 3000-2. built like brick shithouses. I worked for a hifi wholesaler in Belfast, I was 18 where I worked was bombed so I moved on to another hifi retailer, it was bombed too. so I thought time to get out of this business.

no way you still use your Nintendo WII.

Dude get yo self a Technics SL 1200 MK2 it's the best nothing even comes close to him..

How come on youtube they say you can only play a few seconds a song without getting in trouble but those "first listening" videos channels they can play the whole song? Also KZfaq channels that play old live concerts can play full songs?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEETHEART BOB 🎂🪅🎊🎉🎈🎁🛍💌🧸💝MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A FUN ;WONDERFUL AND EVENTFUL BIRTHDAY 🎀🎈🎉🎊🪅🎂🎁🛍💌🧸