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New, the Beomaster 901 is no longer available, so used pricing is the meaningful comparison: at £23, this is an exceptional bargain. It sits dramatically below the recent comparable range, where £101 marks the 25th percentile, £179 the median, and £241 the 75th percentile.
The 901 is a characterful vintage Bang & Olufsen receiver, valued for its distinctive design, compact all-in-one format, and typically engaging sound with an appropriate pair of speakers. At this money, even a cosmetically tired or untested example could be worthwhile for restoration or spares, while a working unit is an especially strong buy. Check that it powers up, produces output on both channels, and includes the proprietary controls or connections it needs, but there is ample room in £23 for minor servicing.
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Bang & Olufsen was founded on November 17, 1925, in Struer, Denmark, by engineers Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen. The company began in the attic of the Olufsen family manor, Quistrup, where the founders developed The Eliminator—a revolutionary device that allowed radios to operate from mains electricity rather than batteries. This innovation established B&O as a forward-thinking manufacturer and set the tone for nearly a century of technological advancement rooted in Danish design principles.
The brand is primarily known for premium audio and home entertainment systems, including high-fidelity receivers, radiograms, cassette recorders, and contemporary loudspeakers. B&O pioneered several category firsts: the world's first button-operated receiver in the 1930s and Europe's first cassette recorder, the Beocord-84U, in the 1950s. Today, the company manufactures integrated audio systems, wireless speakers, and headphones that blend acoustic engineering with sculptural industrial design.
Bang & Olufsen occupies the luxury segment of the audio market, positioned as a premium lifestyle brand rather than a specialist audiophile manufacturer. The company's reputation rests on its distinctive philosophy of merging form and function—treating audio equipment as crafted objects designed to enhance living spaces aesthetically. Recognized by the Museum of Modern Art in New York and maintained as a visionary enterprise for over a century, B&O appeals to discerning consumers who value Scandinavian design sensibility alongside sonic performance.
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