Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 9000 Series 6 CD Changer Player Designer with Box

BeoSound 9000 Series 6 CD Changer Player Designer with Box

Sound & Performance

• Clean, detailed sound – final quality depends on the active speakers you use.

• CD section is quick and smooth, changes discs very fast.

• Works well as a CD player or as a transport into an external DAC.

Design & Use

• Motorised glass lid with touch controls and red display.

• Holds 6 CDs at once; you can choose play order, random, repeat.

• Includes FM/AM radio with presets and station naming.

• Can be controlled by front panel or B&O remotes.

Key Specs (Mk1)

• Functions: 6-disc CD changer, FM/AM radio, system controller for B&O active speakers.

• CD: standard discs, random and repeat play, basic naming features.

• Radio: FM/AM with presets and RDS name display.

• Amplifier: no big power amp inside – made to drive B&O active speakers via Powerlink.

Mk1-Specific Points

• Oldest version, so laser and mechanism condition are important.

• Earlier software/hardware than Mk2/Mk3, but still very usable as a CD/radio system.

• Considered a design icon and collectible piece.

Pros

• Iconic, unique design and build quality.

• Very fast and dramatic 6-disc mechanism.

• Strong CD performance, especially with good speakers or DAC.

• Flexible mounting options.