BeoSystem 4500 was comprised of BeoMaster 4500 receiver, BeoGram 4500, BeoGram CD 4500, BeoCord 4500 cassette recorder, Beolab 4500 active speakers.
Co-operatively designed by both Jacob Jensen and David Lewis, Beosystem 4500 received the Japanese Good Design Award in 1989 for its elegant and functional design.
Beomaster 4500 Specifications
Types:
AUS 2965 (1988 - June 1993)
EU 2961 (1988 - May 1994)
J 2964 (1988 - June 1993)
US 2963 (1988 - May 1994)
GB 2962 (1988 - Sept 1993)
Long-term max. output power IEC: 2 x 55 W / 8 ohms
Harmonic distortion DIN/IEC: < 0.08 %
Power output 20 - 20,000 Hz IHF: 2 x 20 W / 8 ohms
Total harmonic distortion IHF: < 0.1 % at 20 W 20 - 20000 Hz
Intermodulation: < 0.1 %
Bass control at 40 Hz: +/- 12 dB
Treble control at 12000 Hz: +/- 12 dB
Link compatibility: Master Control Link
FM range:
Type: 2961, 2962, 2963, 2965: 87.5 - 108.5 MHz
Type: 2964: 76 - 90 MHz
AM tuner section:
LW range Type: 2961, 2962: 150 - 350 KHz
MW range Type: 2961, 2962, 2963, 2964, 2965: 520 - 1610 KHz
Power supply 2961 220V
2962 240V
2963 120V
2964 100V
2965 240V
Power consumption: 10 - 135 W
Dimensions W x H x D: 62 x 7 x 25cm
Weight: 7 kg
RIAA amplifier: built-in
Connections: 2 sets of speakers
CD DIN
TP1 DIN
AUX DIN
OH/TP2 DIN
PowerLink 2
Beocord 4500 Specifications
Types:
4961 (1988 - Feb 1994)
AUS 4965 (1988 - Feb 1994)
GB 4962 (1988 - May 1993)
J 4964 (1988 - Feb 1993)
USA 4963 (1988 - Aug 1993)
Compact cassette: C46-C60-C90-C120
Recording system: HX PRO
Direct operation: Sensi touch
Tape transport system: Auto reverse
Search system: Track numbers
Noise reduction system: Dolby B NR
Tape switch: Auto. ferro/chrom/metal
Tape head: Sendust
Wow and flutter DIN: <+/- 0.15%
Fast forward and rewind: C60 75 sec.
Frequency range chrome: 30 - 18,000 Hz +/- 3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio CCIR/ARM:
Metal Dolby B NR: >64 dB
Chrome Dolby B NR: >63 dB
Ferro Dolby B NR: >62 dB
Power supply:
4961 220V
4962 240V
4963 120V
4964 100V
4965 240V
Power consumption: 18 W
Dimensions W x H x D: 42 x 7 x 24.5cm
Weight 4.5 kg
Connections: AudioLink
Beogram CD 4500
BeoGram CD4500
Types:
5171 (1988 - Jan 1994)
AUS 5175 (1988 - Feb 1994)
GB 5172 (1988 - Feb 1993)
J 5174 (1988 - March 1992)
USA 5173 (1988 - May 1994)
Power supply:
5171: 220V
5172: 240V
5173: 120V
5174: 100V
5175: 240V
Power consumption: 23 W
Dimensions W x H x D: 42 x 7 x 24.5cm
Weight: 4.5 kg
Link compatibility: Datalink
Beogram 4500 Specifications
Types:
5951 (1988 - May 1991)
AUS 5955 (1988 - May 1991)
J 5954 (1988 - May 1991)
USA 5953 (1988 - May 1991)
Wow and flutter, DIN < +/- 0.06 %
Rumble DIN weighted > 80 dB
Rumble DIN unweighted > 55 dB
Speeds: 33 - 45 rpm
Speed deviation: < +/- 0.2 %
Power supply:
5951: 220V
5953: 120V
5954: 100V
5955: 240V
Power consumption: < 10 W
Dimensions W x H x D: 42 x 7.5 x 32.5 cm
Weight 5.3 kg
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