Beocenter 2600 not only delivers a robust 2 x 25 watts RMS AM/FM receiver but also features a high-fidelity cassette deck. Its radio section covers Long, Medium, and FM wavebands, which provides you with a wide range of listening options. In addition, a convenient red/green LED indicator makes recording simple and ensures accuracy, whether you are capturing sound from the radio or a connected microphone via a discreet socket. Furthermore, you can easily add a separate record player if desired.
When it comes to cassette recordings, the Beocenter 2600 supports both ferric and chrome tapes. Thanks to the Dolby B Noise Reduction circuitry, you can enjoy clean, noise-free recordings every time. Moreover, its durable Super-Permalloy tape head enhances reliability, thus providing an extended service life for consistent performance.
When you connect the Beocenter 2600 to other compatible Bang & Olufsen products, it integrates seamlessly into the Beosystem 2600, thereby creating a comprehensive audio experience.
Notably, the cassette section features significant improvements over its predecessors, along with a more powerful DC-coupled amplifier that elevates overall audio quality. However, the new design is bulkier and sacrifices some of the slim elegance characteristic of the original models.
For those looking to incorporate a record player, you can add the Beogram 1500. Alternatively, if you prefer an all-in-one solution, the Beocenter 4600 offers a built-in record player option.
Type Numbers:
2626 (1978 – April 1982)
Designer:
Jacob Jensen
Manufactured:
1978 – 1982
Colour Options:
Rosewood, Teak, Oak
BeoCenter 2600 Product Specifications
Speaker Impedance:
4 ohms
Performance Specifications:
Harmonic Distortion: < 0.1%
Intermodulation Distortion: < 0.15%
Frequency Range: ± 1.5 dB (20 – 30,000 Hz)
Damping Factor: > 35
Input Specifications:
Phono Inputs: 2.2 mV / 47 kΩ
Overload Margin: 80 mV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 60 dB
Tape Inputs: 400 mV / 100 kΩ
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 60 dB
Channel Separation:
1000 Hz: > 56 dB
250 – 10,000 Hz: > 40 dB
Output Specifications:
Tape Outputs (norm. input phono): 30 mV / 100 kΩ
Headphones: 14 V / 220 Ω
Equalization Controls:
Bass Control: ± 12 dB at 40 Hz
Treble Control: ± 12 dB at 12,500 Hz
Balance Control: ± 60 dB
Tuner Specifications:
FM Range: 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM Range:
LW: 147 – 350 kHz
MW: 520 – 1610 kHz
Tape Recorder Specifications
Compatible Tape Types: Compact cassette (C60 – C90)
Wow and Flutter: < ± 0.20%
Speed Deviation: < ± 1%
Fast Forward/Rewind Time: C60 in 85 seconds
Frequency Range (Chrome): 30 – 14,000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Chrome): > 56 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Chrome with Dolby): > 63 dB
Erasure Capability: > 70 dB
Microphone Input: 0.1 mV / 10 kΩ
Beocenter 2600 service manual can be downloaded here for free.
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