BeoGram CD 6500 (Alu/Black)
BeoGram CD 6500 (Alu/Black)
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The Beogram CD 6500 is the flagship compact disc player from Bang & Olufsen's prestigious Beosystem 6500 family, produced between 1989 and 1992. It succeeded the Beogram CD 5500 with an updated Philips optical transport and refreshed Beosystem 6500 livery — the characteristic horizontal aluminium-and-black slab format that defined B&O's high-end components of the era. Inside, the engineering is exceptional: a 2×16-bit TDA1541A converter running at 4× oversampling, a digital low-pass filter combined with a Bessel/elliptical analogue stage, and a measured signal-to-noise ratio of over 110 dB A-weighted. Channel separation exceeds 101 dB. By any measure this is a high-performance player that stands up to direct comparison with the finest CD players of the period.
The Beogram CD 6500 was designed to integrate into the full Beosystem 6500 stack — alongside the Beomaster 6500 receiver, BeoCord 6500 cassette deck, Beogram 6500 turntable, and Master Control Panel 6500 — using B&O's proprietary Audio Link connection. It can however also be used as a standalone source component, and connects to non-B&O equipment via its digital output. As a standalone CD player it delivers a remarkably refined sound and presents beautifully in any room.
This example plays CDs wonderfully and is in very good overall working condition. There are surface marks on the top panel and edge — please inspect images carefully. The unit is suitable for use as a standalone player or as part of a wider Beosystem 6500 or compatible B&O setup.
Specifications
| Type (GB) | 5137 — GB 240V (verify label on unit) |
| Production | 1989–1992 |
| Disc Compatibility | 12cm (5") and 8cm (3") compact discs |
| D/A Converter | TDA1541A — 2×16-bit, 4× oversampling (176.4 kHz) |
| Filter | Digital low-pass + Bessel/elliptical analogue — damping above 20 kHz >50 dB |
| Frequency Range | 3 – 20,000 Hz (±0.3 dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >100 dB / 110 dB A-weighted |
| Dynamic Range | >96 dB |
| Harmonic Distortion | <0.0025% at 0 dB • <0.025% at -20 dB |
| Channel Separation | >101 dB • Channel difference <0.08 dB |
| Analogue Output | 1.3V RMS at 0 dB |
| Connections | Audio Link (B&O DIN — for Beomaster 6500 and compatible B&O systems) • Digital output (for digital equipment) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 420 × 75 × 325 mm |
| Weight | 6.3 kg |
Note: The Beogram CD 6500 connects to other Beosystem 6500 components via B&O's proprietary Audio Link (DIN) — not standard RCA. Buyers connecting to non-B&O systems should confirm their connection requirements before purchasing. Message us if unsure.
Condition
| ✓ Playback | Plays CDs wonderfully — transport, disc reading, and audio output all fully tested and confirmed working. |
| ✓ Overall | Great overall condition — very good for the age of the unit. |
| ⚠ Top Panel | Some marks visible on the top of the unit. Cosmetic only — does not affect function. |
| ⚠ Edge | Marks on the edge of the unit. Cosmetic only. Please inspect all listing images closely before purchasing. |
What's Included
- 1× Beogram CD 6500 (Aluminium/Black)
- Audio Link cable not included unless stated
Please confirm cable inclusions with us before purchasing if required.
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