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heard someone say recently that, at their best, B&O tape decks could outperform Nakamichis. This sounds absurd to me, but given the abundance of B&O equipment being sold for practically nothing in my area, I figured I’d ask around a bit:)
What was B&Os best when it came to decks? And could it really beat a Nakamichi? Sorry for my lack of knowledge on the subject, I am here to learn lol
any help is appreciated
-joshua
Beocord 9000 was probably the pinnacle, though reputedly finicky. The 8002/4 had much of the same technology, and was regarded as bulletproof.Better than a Nak? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. No idea. I had a friend who owned a high-end Nak, but still lusted for a Beocord.What was B&Os best when it came to decks? And could it really beat a Nakamichi?
My B&O Icons:
Think I’ll grab a couple 8002s then if it comes down to it. Thanks :)
Beocord 8004 has Dolby C, if that matters.
Martin
Beocord 8004 has Dolby C, if that matters.
Martin
I had not realized that! I’ll have to keep an eye out on dba for a steal-deal on that model (though I doubt they show up often). thanks for the tip :)
The best one was the BeoCord 9000, with a Japanese mechanism and computer calibration system but can’t compete with good hifi, even a simple good quality deck. Good hifi cassette machine will have more settings and adjustments, B&O don’t have it. Ok for listening only, for good recording - forget about. Nothing compare to Nak, ReVox, Aiwa, Akai ...
Could be interesting to see specs supporting this.
Martin
Here a weblink to 1982 ..., tested the BeoCord 9000:
Tests in 1985, showed better tape decks outperform the BeoCord 9000: An 8 persons panel performing extensive test procedures. See here the German tests from 1985:
German to English:
Klang is SOUND
überragend is OUTSTANDING
ausgezeichnet is EXCELLENT
überdurchschnittlich is ABOVE AVARAGE
durchschnittlich is AVARAGE
The best one was the BeoCord 9000, with a Japanese mechanism and computer calibration system but can’t compete with good hifi, even a simple good quality deck. Good hifi cassette machine will have more settings and adjustments, B&O don’t have it. Ok for listening only, for good recording - forget about. Nothing compare to Nak, ReVox, Aiwa, Akai ...
You can't be serious? Among many decks, I've had several Naks - I've kept a CR-4 - and never found them to be better than a Beocord 9000 (or a 5000 for that matter).
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