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Are you buying a working, complete receiver, or just an attractive project? At £198, this is clearly above the 11-listing market median of £150 and also exceeds the 75th percentile of £179, so the asking price looks ambitious rather than keen. With unknown condition, it would need unusually strong presentation, confirmed operation, or valuable system accessories to justify that premium.
The Beomaster 5000 remains a desirable piece of early-1980s B&O engineering: a refined 2×55W receiver with a capable synthesised tuner, built-in phono stage, thoughtful overload protection, and distinctive system integration. Its minimalist fascia and Master Control/Beolink ecosystem are genuine attractions. Before paying the premium, confirm that tuning, display, inputs, both channels, cooling fan, and remote or control-panel functions work properly; otherwise, a price nearer £150—or below—would be more sensible.
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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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