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Bang & Olufsen Beocord 1700 Cassette Tape Recorder Player Deck in Teak with 3-colour LED VU output Meters. The high density ferrite head helps to enhance the high frequency response and provides a longer lifespanQuality Japan-made mechanismChromium and Normal (ferric) tape type selectorLED VU meters indicate the left and right channel recording level and have individual slider adjustment for optimal recording B&Os first electronically regulated DC motor, electronic auto stop and rotary tape counterMicrophone-in socket (DIN connection) allows you to record your own voice to cassette - a beautiful gift to leave for your loved ones special occasions or the endAmplified Headphone socket lets you listen directly without connecting to an amp or disturbing those around you Having adopted the Philips cassette format for tape recording with the Beocord 900, B&O then offered a higher quality machine at the top end of the range, the Beocord 1700. Whilst no attempt was made to suggest that any of the cassette recorders could compete with the last open reel machines (e.g. Beocord 1800) in terms of versatility and quality, Beocord 1700 included several features that placed it firmly at the top end of the performance scale. Most important amongst these was the recording head itself, which was of a high density ferrite construction, as opposed to the more typical permalloy type seen in the Beocord 900. This helped to enhance the high frequency response that could be achieved, and a respectable top end figure of 14.5KHz was claimed.Despite what appearances suggested, the mechanical parts of Beocord 1700 were different to those of Beocord 900 (and hence the bulk of the other cassette recorders and cassette sections designed by B&O in the 1970s). The mechanism was still of Japanese origin, and shared some common parts with the more typical version as seen in Beocord 900, 1100, 1101, Beocenter 1400, 1500, 1600, 4600 and many others, though it was unique in being fitted with an electronically regulated DC motor, a first for B&O.The layout of the various mechanical parts was different too, and the mechanism was noticeably larger than the other type. Electronic automatic stop for all modes and a three digit memory counter were included for the first time as well, and in use the machine performed well, the large keys having a light and positive mechanical action.Electronically, Beocord 1700 was a lot more complicated that Beocord 900, hence the larger overall size. Extra circuitry was fitted to enable microphone recordings to be made in either mono or stereo, an unusual feature for a Beocord cassette recorder, and a headphone amplifier was included, though strangely this lacked a volume control of any sort.As a final refinement, an optional Dolby B noise reduction module could be fitted, the first noise reduction system of any sort to be offered on a B&O tape recorder. The nature of the module was such that it could be fitted either at the time of purchase or at any time in the future, with no other alterations being required to the rest of the machine. There was a version made with the Dolby unit already installed, this was called the Beocord 2200. Both models were phased out when the Beocord 5000 arrived, though apart from the ferrite head this shares little with its predecessor.Price in 1975 - £138.50.BeoCord 1700 Type 4603 Cassette DeckManufactured: 1973 - 1975 Designer: Colours:Beocord 1700 was a high-fidelity cassette recorder which combined quality with the convenience of compact cassettes.The tape-heads in Beocord 1700 were high density ferrite heads which offered high sound quality and a longer useful lifetime than any other type of tape heads available in the mid-1970s. There was a push button for switching between chromium dioxide and normal tapes in order to secure the best performance from either type. There were two VU meters with dB scales: one for each channel. Recording levels could be accurately adjusted by using the two independent sliders for right and left channels. There was an automatic stop at the end of the tape.The 3-digit tape counter had a supplementary memory function which automatically stopped the tape at a 0 reading. Sockets for mono/stereo microphone and headphones were hidden under a sliding panel on the top of the unit. Frequency range was 30-14.500 Hz and signal-to-noise ratio was better than 52dB with chromium dioxide tapes. This figure could be further improved by the Dolby noise reduction system which was available as an optional accessory.The plug-in unit fitted inside the cabinet and after the necessary adjustments, the filter button was replaced by a Dolby button which was used to switch the system IN or OUT as required. Wow and flutter was less than ± 0.12 % (JIS) or ±0.2 % (DIN).Beocord 1700 could be used as part of Beosystem 1700 together with suitable speakers.BeoCord 1700 Type 4603 Cassette Deck Product Specificationsype: 4603 (1973 - June 1975) Compact cassette C60-C90 Tape head: Ferrite Memory: Auto stop 000 Wow and flutter: <+/- 0.12% Speed deviation: <+/-1.5% Fast forward and rewind: 70 sec Frequency range chrome: 30 - 14,500 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio chrome: >52 dB Dimensions: 7.5 x 50 x 23cm Connections: microphone 0,1 - 1mV/47 kohm AUX: 0,2 - 20 V/6,3 kohm Headphone Width 50cm, Height 7.5cm, depth 23cm I dont like to disguise the postage and packaging costs in the item price. This shipping price includes, packing materials, insurance and first class tracking that is an unfortunate necessity due to buyer fraud. It is not even the full cost, only the Royal Mail charge. Thank you for your understanding.
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