Bang & Olufsen Beocenter 2200

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Beocenter 2200

Beocenter 2200 is a distinctive high-fidelity system. Notably, it features a compact, slim-line design that integrates a 3-waveband radio, record player, and cassette capabilities. With a maximum power output of 2 x 25 watts RMS, it delivers impressive audio performance.

First, the radio section covers long, medium, and FM bands. You can preset four favorite FM stations for instant recall. Moreover, a horizontal thumbwheel on the front facilitates manual tuning. Additionally, the large graph-grid tuning scale ensures easy visibility and operation.

Next, the record deck includes Bang & Olufsen’s latest tone arm, which carries the ultra-light MMC 5 pickup. It operates entirely automatically, requiring just a single touch of the PHONO button. Furthermore, built-in logic circuits identify the size and speed of any record placed on the lightweight turntable. This feature ensures that the pickup arm cues onto the run-in groove with precision and safety.

In terms of the cassette recorder, it features electronic control, allowing seamless transitions between functions. For instance, you can switch directly between fast rewind and PLAY without risking strain on the mechanism or damaging the tape. Additionally, it includes Dolby B noise reduction and automatically selects between ferric and chrome tapes. Metal tapes are also compatible, ensuring top-class sound quality for exceptional recordings.

When it comes to listening to your favorite tracks, the NEXT button makes it effortless. It lets you scan the tape track by track until you find the one you want to hear.

Finally, for optimal audio performance, the recommended speakers for the Beocenter 2200 are the Beovox X25.

Connections: The system includes a mono microphone input, two pairs of speaker outputs, a headphone jack, and an external tape recorder with two-way copying capabilities, as well as AM and FM aerial connections.

Product specification

Model Numbers

2421 (1983 – September 1986)

2422 (GB) (1983 – September 1986)

2423 (US) (1983 – August 1986)

2425 (AUS) (1983 – January 1986)

2427 (GB) (1983 – November 1986)

2428 (CDN) (1983 – May 1986)

2429 (D) (1983 – May 1986)

Designer:

David Lewis

Manufacturing Period:

1983 – 1986

Color Options:

Available in Aluminium and Black

BeoCenter 2200 Product Specifications

Power Output (RMS DIN/IEC):

2 x 25 watts (4 ohms)

2 x 20 watts (8 ohms)

Type No. 2423: 2 x 15 watts (4 ohms)

Total Harmonic Distortion:

• Less than 0.2%

Intermodulation Distortion:

• Less than 0.5%

FM Usable Sensitivity:

• Mono: Less than 15 dBf (2.5 µV / 75 ohms)

• Stereo: Less than 19 dBf (2.5 µV / 75 ohms)

FM Harmonic Distortion (at 65 dBf):

• Less than 0.5%

Medium Wave (MW) Range:

• 520 – 1610 kHz

Stylus

• Type: MMC 5

• Shape: Elliptical diamond (6 x 17 µm)

Recommended Tracking Force:

• 15 mN (1.5 g)

Frequency Range:

• 20 – 20,000 Hz (± 3 dB)

Wow and Flutter:

• DIN: Less than ± 0.07%

• WRMS: Less than ± 0.035%

Rumble:

• Weighted: Greater than 70 dB

• Unweighted: Greater than 50 dB

Noise Reduction

• Dolby B

Tape Switch:

• Auto: Ferro/Chrome

• Manual: Metal

Wow and Flutter:

• Less than ± 0.2%

Frequency Range:

• Metal/Chrome/Ferro: 30 – 15,000 Hz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

Metal (with Dolby NR): > 66 dB

Chrome (with Dolby NR): > 65 dB

Ferro (with Dolby NR): > 63 dB

Power Supply

2421: 220V

2422: 240V

2423: 120V

2425: 240V

2427: 240V

2428: 120V

2429: 220V

Power Consumption: 18 – 135 W

Dimensions (W x H x D): 74 x 9.5 x 32.5 cm

Weight: 11 kg

Sockets for:

2 pairs of speakers

Extra cassette recorder

Compact Disc player

Headphones

Microphone

AM10 Active Antenna

Connections: Headphone jack

Service manual

Beocenter 2200 service manual can be downloaded here for free.