Facts about B&O audio products - and how Neomesteren gives them new life
At Neomesteren We are passionate about extending the life of classic Bang & Olufsen audio products.
Many older B&O systems, receivers and Beo systems are design icons that still play great – but the technology around them has become obsolete. The FM network is shutting down, streaming is taking over, and new TV and audio solutions are no longer directly compatible with the old B&O systems.
That's why we've compiled this overview of B&O audio products over time.
Here you can see:
- which link types (SpeakerLink, MCL, PowerLink, MasterLink, Network Link) the individual systems support
- whether there is built-in RIAA for turntable
- which models are obvious candidates for our Neo products
The table helps you quickly find out which Neo product suits your B&O system , and how you can upgrade it to today's needs without compromising on design and operation.
Neo products – modern technology for classic B&O systems
Neomesterens products are developed specifically for older Bang & Olufsen system, so you can keep both the look and operation – but at the same time get modern features like streaming, internet radio and flexible connections.
On this page, the following Neo products are particularly relevant:
- Neo Radio – gives internet radio and RIAA for a wide range of B&O amplifiers and Beomasters. Perfect when the FM signal is gone, but you still want to use your classic B&O system and your Beovox/Beolab speakers.
- Neo Hub Retro & Neo Hub Pro – smart boxes that connect old B&O receivers and amplifiers with new sources. They utilize existing connectors (e.g. Tape/AUX) and make it easy to get streaming, TV sound and turntables into the system.
- Other Neo solutions such as Neo Guide, Neo Convert, Neo Avant and Neo TV helps on the TV and video side when you want to combine modern TV and sound with classic B&O stands, remote controls and speakers.
How to use the B&O product table
- Find yours Bang & Olufsen system in the list – for example Beomaster, Beocenter or Beosound model.
- Check if the system has AUX/Tape input, PowerLink, MasterLink or built-in RIAA.
- Use the information to choose the right one Neo product, so you get the best solution for your specific setup.
If you are in doubt about which Neo product to choose, or how to best upgrade your B&O system, you are always welcome to contact us.
Neomesteren helps you get many more years out of your Bang & Olufsen system – with modern comfort and a classic B&O experience.
| Use Neo product | wdt_ıd | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Image | Year | Product | Designer | SpeakerLink | SpeakerLink Data | MCL link | PowerLink | MasterLink | NetworkLink | Output power Watts | AUX | Turntable | RIAA | Optical out | FM channels fixed | Antenna | RDS | IR | Type | Description |
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| Neo Radio | 3 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | admin | 26/05/2025 09:15 |  |
1991-1994 | Beocenter 2500 | David Lewis | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | DIN 7 pin | Yes | No | 20 | No | One way | 2601, 2606, 2607, 2608, 2609, 2610 | ||||
| 4 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | 1989-1992 | Beocenter 8500 | Ja | Ja | No | 30 | Ja | No | 20 | One-way | ||||||||||||
| Neo Hub Retro, Neo Hub Pro | 5 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | admin | 24/05/2025 18:26 |  |
1987-1988 | Beocenter 9000 | Jacob Jensen | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | 30 | Ja | 1 | Ja | No | One-way | Beocenter 9000 – magic in glass and aluminum Beocenter 9000 is an iconic music center from Bang & Olufsen, created by Jacob Jensen in the mid-1980s. The design is a tribute to the pure plane: black glass and brushed aluminum merge into a horizontal, serene surface with no visible buttons. Even the CD and cassette covers slide silently to the side, without rising above the surface. All operation is via “sensi-touch” – only the relevant functions light up when they are needed. A magic mirror where technology and aesthetics meet. The Beocenter 9000 was a further development of the ideas from the Beomaster 1900 and Beogram CDX, and marked a breakthrough in usability and design. Microprocessors and context-sensitive operation made it possible to hide complexity and show only what was necessary. With a built-in CD player, cassette deck with Dolby B/C, auto reverse and a sophisticated AM/FM tuner, the Beocenter 9000 was technically advanced – yet incredibly easy to use. It was also ready for remote control and multi-room integration via the Beolink system. Beocenter 9000 was originally designed for passive speakers like the Beovox RL60, but today it also works perfectly with active Beolab speakers. Using the Neo Hub Retro or Neo Hub Pro from Neomesteren You can easily connect Beocenter 9000 to modern active speakers, and experience the sound of your classic sources – CD, radio and cassette – in full quality, without compromise. The Beocenter 9000 was later further developed into the Beocenter 9500 and 9300 – but the basic idea still stands as one of B&O's most visionary designs: a magical combination of form, function and future-proof philosophy. |
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1993-2000 | Beocenter 9300 | Jacob Jensen | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | 80 | DIN 7 pol | No | 30 | No | One way | 2516, 2517, 2518, 2519, 2520, 2553 | ||||
| Neo Radio | 7 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | admin | 24/05/2025 18:18 |  |
1989-1993 | Beocenter 9500 | Jacob Jensen | Yes | Yes | Ja | Ja | No | No | 40 | Ja | No | 20 | Two way | 2506, 2507, 2508, 2509, 2510 | Beocenter 9500 – timeless elegance with technological finesse The Beocenter 9500, designed by Jacob Jensen, was the successor to the Beocenter 9000 and continued the iconic design in aluminum and smoked glass. The mirror-like surface effectively concealed the advanced technology inside. Centrally located was the AM/FM radio, while the CD player and cassette recorder discreetly waited their turn – a light touch on the glass surface caused the lid to slide to the side, providing direct access to the media. The operation was intuitive and elegant, exactly as you would expect from Bang & Olufsen. Behind the aesthetic exterior were a number of technical improvements. The Beocenter 9500 was equipped with two-way infrared communication and could therefore work seamlessly with the Beolink 5000 remote control – both in the main room and in other connected rooms via the Beolink system. Power Linkconnector made it possible to connect active speakers directly, and the internal amplifier was upgraded from 30W to 40W per channel, benefiting both active and passive speakers like the Beovox series. During production, the CD drive was technically updated, but retained its characteristic radial-tracking laser arm. The cassette mechanism was simplified from a three-motor design to a single motor – the same solution later used in the Beocenter 2500 and 2300. A matching Beogram 9500 turntable was offered in the same high-gloss finish. Like previous models in the series, two simpler and more affordable versions were also launched: the Beocenter 8500 and 8000. The entire series was replaced by the Beocenter 1994 in 9300. Beocenter 9500 also works perfectly with Neo Radio from Neomesteren, which provides access to modern internet radio and streaming via the classic Masterlinksystem – an ideal way to breathe new life into a legendary music system. |
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1986-1989 | Beomaster 5500 | Ja | No | No | 60 | Ja | Ja | No | 20 | No | One way | 2331, 2332, 2333, 2334, 2335 | ||||||||
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1989-1991 | Beomaster 6500 | Ja | Ja | No | 60 | Ja | Ja | No | 20 | No | One-way | 2336, 2337, 2338, 2339, 2340 | ||||||||
| Neo Radio | 12 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | admin | 23/05/2025 21:12 |  |
1992-1995 | Beomaster 7000 | Ja | Ja | No | 0 | Ja | Ja | No | 24 | Ja | Two way | 2341, 2342, 2343, 2344, 2345 | |||||||
| Neo Radio | 13 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | admin | 26/05/2025 03:31 |  |
2000-2006 | Beosound 3000 | David Lewis | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | 0 | DIN 7 pin | No | No | 60 | Male | ? | One way | 2671, 2672, 2673, 2674, 2675, 2676, 2677, 2680 | ||
| Neo Radio | 14 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | admin | 26/05/2025 03:24 |  |
2003-2011 | Beosound 3200 | David Lewis | No | No | No | Ja | Ja | No | 0 | DIN 7 pol | No | No | 60 | Male | Yes | One way | |||
| Neo Radio | 15 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | admin | 23/05/2025 21:30 |  |
2006-2010 | Beosound 4 | David Lewis | No | Ja | Ja | 0 | Phone her | No | No | 99 | One-way | 2851, 2852, 2852, 2853, 2854, 2855, 2857, 2859, 2860 | |||||||
| Neo Radio | 16 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | admin | 24/05/2025 06:18 |  |
1996-2001 | Beosound 9000 | David Lewis | No | No | No | Ja | Ja | No | 0 | DIN 7 pol | No | Ja | 60 | Male - round | Ja | One-way | |||
| 17 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | 1993-2004 | BeoSound Century | No | No | No | Ja | No | 30 | One-way | |||||||||||||
| Neo Radio | 18 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | admin | 26/05/2025 10:13 |  |
1994-2004 | BeoSound Overture | David Lewis | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | 0 | Yes | No | No | 30 | ? | One way | ||||
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2009-2014 | Beosound 5 | Anders Hermansen | No | No | No | Ja | Ja | 0 | Two way | 2900 | ||||||||||
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2017-2024 | Beosound Core | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | 0 | No | ||||||||||
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2015-2018 | Beosound Moment | André Poulheim | Yes | No | Ja | 0 | 2987 | |||||||||||||
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2014- | Beosound Essence | Thorsten Frackenpohl | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | 0 | No | Yes | |||||||||
| Neo Hub Retro, Neo Hub Pro | 23 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | admin | 22/05/2025 21:04 |  |
1972-1978 | Beomaster 901 | Jacob Jensen | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | 20 | DIN | DI | Ja | No | 0 | No | No | 2602 | ||
| Neo Hub Retro, Neo Hub Pro | 24 | admin | 19/05/2025 09:35 | admin | 22/05/2025 21:05 |  |
1977-1978 | Beomaster 4400 | Jacob Jensen | Ja | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | ||||||||
| Neo Hub Retro, Neo Hub Pro | 25 | admin | 19/05/2025 13:22 | admin | 22/05/2025 21:04 | 1968-1972 | Beomaster 5000 | Jacob Jensen | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | 2005, 2013 | |||||||||||
| Neo Hub Retro, Neo Hub Pro | 26 | admin | 19/05/2025 20:32 | admin | 22/05/2025 21:06 |  |
1983-1986 | Beomaster 5000 | Jacob Jensen | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | 50 | 2 | 1 | Yes | No | 9 | No | Yes | 2321, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325, 2329 | ||
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2024- | Beoconnect Core | |||||||||||||||||||
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2011-2014 | Beosound 5 Encore | Anders Hermansen | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
| Neo Hub Retro, Neo Hub Pro | 29 | admin | 19/05/2025 22:04 | admin | 22/05/2025 21:05 | 1974-1978 | Beomaster 2000 | Jacob Jensen | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | 40 | 2 | 1 | Yes | No | 5 | No | No | 2801 | |||
| Use Neo product | Image | Year | Product | Designer | SpeakerLink | SpeakerLink Data | MCL link | PowerLink | MasterLink | NetworkLink | Output power Watts | AUX | Turntable | RIAA | Optical out | FM channels fixed | Antenna | RDS | IR | Type | Description |
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