A $55,000 CD music player with outdated technology

The music on the CD isn't gone, however flow The high sound quality makes millions of people prefer it Spotify, Apple Music or Tidal to CD. For nostalgia for the Danish brand Bang & Olufsen It has a great, very expensive offering: the Beosystem 9000c, a tower-style CD player that promises to be a gem for high-quality audio enthusiasts. And at a price $55,000.

The Biological System 9000c is a recreation From the original design that debuted in the 1990s, at the time, most CD players hid discs inside, but Bang & Olufsen wanted to change that trend with a product that not only delivered exceptional sound, but was also eye-catching.

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Designer David Lewis took inspiration from a British record store to bring his creations to life, even outfitting them with advanced functions like creating playlists. Although the Beosystem 9000 was discontinued years ago, Bang & Olufsen I decided to revive it in a very special way.

Through its Recreated Classics program, the company sought out many original pieces of equipment that were still on the market, using specialty stores and auction sites. Once acquired, this was equipment Completely disassembled It underwent a comprehensive restoration process at the company's factory in Denmark. The result: 200 units of classic Beosystem 9000, fully restored and ready to take on the most demanding audiophile.

The restoration process included complete disassembly of each device, inspection, cleaning and repair of all components, in addition to replacing elements such as the laser readers, bracket and glass cover. In addition, the exterior of each unit has been carefully designed Restore He painted it again, and restored it to its original splendor.

but Ecosystem 9000c It's not just a recreation of the classic CD player. This new version has more modern features and technologies than its predecessor. For example, it integrates the Beoconnect Encore, which allows it to connect to the Beolab 28 speakers, also from Bang & Olufsen. In addition, the device is compatible with a mobile application that allows you to operate it and control the playback of up to six discs remotely, providing a more complete and convenient user experience for the user.

Radio and Bluetooth

Connectivity lets you play $55,000 with more than just audio CDs. Allows connection to streaming services such as Beolab 28, Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Chromecast, TIDAL Connect, B&O Radio Deezer, QPlay 2.0.

lhave Bluetooth 5.0 With the ability to adjust AM and FM radio. Two surprising features because the Bluetooth connectivity it integrates is 2017. The version currently is 5.4, although most devices install 5.3 with lower consumption and greater security.