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A fair price, sitting close to the typical used-market midpoint rather than representing a bargain. Recent comparable asking prices put the median at £118, with the middle half running from £97 to £144, so £125 is comfortably within the normal range and only modestly above the median.
The Beomaster 1900 remains appealing for its distinctive compact design, enjoyable analogue tuner and straightforward, characterful presentation—especially for a period B&O system or a vintage-focused second setup. At this money, condition matters more than small price differences: check that tuning, stereo reception, controls and outputs work properly, and look for corrosion, dial-light faults or deteriorated switches. If it is clean and fully functional, £125 is a sensible buy; an untested example deserves negotiation.
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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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