Hello,
Can anyone give a clue about the value of the 608 amplifier. It was constructed between '61 and '64.
TIA
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HiFi Stereo Amplifier 608
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It's always extremely hard to put a price on these things.
The Beolab 608 (as it's often called) is a wonderful amplifier
and fairly rare as well but not really considered one of
the classic pieces and not specifically sought after.
Besides, as it is the case with almost any B&O, condition is very important.
A guess for a nice, working example would probably be 200-300 UK pounds
though I have seen them go higher.
A non-working and/or damaged considerably less.
Things like the original box or instructions will add to the value, whereas missing knobs or incorrect internal parts will reduce.
Martin
Hi
I would like to add, the 'Beolab 608' is produced with two different front panels. The most know is the blue version. The most rare is the black version. Which means the price for a black version will be higher.
The FM receiver for 'Beolab 608' is Minette - a very rare product in a god working order. Front panel in blue. (or I have never seen it in black - if it exists - please send me a picture ? ) Minette pricing - like the Beolab 608 - at least. But be very carefull and check functionallity. Restoration can be expensive.
Frede
All correct. There were also a narrow amplifier with black front, it's name escapes me at the moment.
Repair of these vintage things can be expensive, I agree - but not impossible !
I never saw a black faced Minette FM tuner (Minette 609K = produced 1963) but here's a photo of a blue one:
Martin
...And to make it even more 'complicated' :), it also exists in a version with DIN connections or with cinch connections and with dark/light grey knobs (like the shown minette) but also with black knobs with chrome plate....(pics on request).
Anyone with another variety ????
Pics pics pics !!
Martin
I have a couple of pictures here for imformation.
The small black is one of the first stereo amplifiers of B&O. About 1960/61
/Frede
...and this is the Beolab 608 in the two different colours for the front panel
perhaps the two B&O speakers next to the Beolab608 is a bit rare too 😁
/Frede
Yeah Classic, i have a blue version with the knobs of the black one (i asked the 1st owner and he told me he bought it new like this).
Will add pics of the cinch version later this eve :).
Also i know someone here in NL who has this small black amp with the tuner, lovely things :):).
I did find a bit more.
I have B&O original product release registration (actually a big compiled list covering 1925 - 1992 by Eivind Johansen)
1959 First release of the StereoAmplifier with the black frontpanel
1960/61 Next version of StereoAmplifier with black frontpanel (se my picture above)
1961/62 Release of Beolab 608 blue frontpanel
1962/63 Release of Minette 608
1964/65 Boelab 608 and Minette still in the delalers handbook but not after this year
/Frede
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