B&O Abbreviations

Hi

I would like to know what the abbreviations in the Bang & Olufsen products mean.

 

There are some abbreviations in the old vintage products that are in many of the product names.

Like in the series of Capri TVs. The abbreviations they have in their names are: K, KJ, S, SJ and RG.

I understand that they could explain what kind of material the TV was made of.

Other abbreviations are CH, V, B, ST, U, RGF, RGS, MMC, SP, BRG, SH, RT, KH, TG, RV, RWM, K/M, RX, TX. There might be more.

 

Do you guys know what some of these abbreviations mean?

 

Thank you.

The RX is a radial turntable lacking datalink, so it could be used beyond B&O systems. The TX likewise, is a Tangential version turntable. So R for radial, T for tangential, and X for non-datalink?

Some of them:

K = typically (but not always) meant built-in speaker(s).
M = (for Modtager, I think) Receiver only (no speakers)
U = Universal (support for both AC and DC mains)
RG = Radiogram (Radio with built-in record player, typically large and floorstanding)
BRG = BordRadioGram = Tabletop radiogram
SP = Subir Pramanik (the enginner behind the SP pickups)
MMC = Moving Micro Cross (the working principle of the MMC pickups)
KH/KL = K for built-in speaker and H for High cabinet version, L for Low
CH = Chatol ("writing bureau")
S = Console model (floorstanding)
SJ was only used for Television sets.

The X in CDX, RX and TX points to units built for use in non-B&O setups.
These products are typically in black cabinets rather than veneered for a more neutral appearance and a better match to other producers units.
R for Radial
T for Tangential
CD for Compact disc.

Martin

Thank you for all that information.

It makes it easier to understand why the products are called what they are.

You wrote some good explanations. Thank you.

Well explained.

Thank you