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MMC1

Bang & Olufsen MMC1

The MMC1 was the top of the range of B&O’s new cartridge range.

It was only available as an upgrade – even the top of the range Beogram 8002 was only fitted with the MMC2. The MMC1 had a line contact diamond mounted on a tubular sapphire cantilever.

The tubular construction offered less weight than a solid cantilever but with immense stiffness. The diamond profile was similar to that of the MMC20CL being line contact. The way to look at these cartridges was to imagine an elliptical profile but with both the front and rear facets being scooped out. In this way the vertical contact surface was maximised and the horizontal element kept to a minimum.

The MMC1 and MMC2 were essentially the same cartridge with the MMC1 using the best specified diamond tips. The MMC system was carried over from the SP series but taken to an even smaller level.

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Beo6

Bang & Olufsen Beo6

The Beo6 replaces the Beo5 and adds a wide screen which is touch sensitive rather than the pressure sensitive screen of the Beo5. Initially, little will seem different but once the BeoSound 5 Encore is released and the BeoSound 5 is updated, two way control including tag information and cover art will be enabled.

The communication is wireless via the router the BS5 Encore is connected to.

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BeoVision Avant 55

Bang & Olufsen BeoVision Avant 55

Unfolding sound

BeoVison Avant is a celebration of movement.

An unforgettable fusion of Ultra High-Definition (4K) picture and iconic Bang & Olufsen sound, that unfolds before your very eyes.

Redefining TV sound

Precision tuned to Bang & Olufsen’s most exacting standard, BeoVision Avant redefines the audio impact a TV can deliver. The 3-channel speaker system harnesses three dedicated tweeters, three midrange units and

two powerful bass drivers. The result is a fusion of clarity and power that truly embodies Bang & Olufsen’s commitment to ultimate sound.

Contrasted imagery

BeoVision Avant combines local dimming across more than 8 million pixels, bringing out the tiniest details in the action. Experience the most extreme sports or action footage with crystal sharp, dynamic precision.

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BeoGram CD 4500

Bang & Olufsen BeoGram CD4500

The sound reproduction achieved by Bang & Olufsen’s CD 4500 CD player was truly outstanding.

It played both 12cm and 8cm compact discs and had an ingenious ‘step’ function which allowed you to go straight to a chosen track selected from anywhere on the disc. The CD player was one of the most technologically-advanced pieces of hi-fi on the market at the time and yet was one of the easiest to operate. The explicit display always indicated what the CD player was doing all the time – for example, which track was being played, and how many tracks there were on the played compact disc.

Beogram CD 4500 could be used as part of the Beosystem 4500 hi-fi system.