Bang and Olufsen Beogram 1000V

The Bang & Olufsen Beogram 1000V is a vintage, high-quality belt-drive turntable produced from the mid-1960s to early 1970s, notable for its low vibration, precise engineering, and elegant design.

Technical Overview

Drive and Motor:

• Belt-driven turntable with a synchronous motor.

• Speeds supported: 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm.

• Speed regulation via an axial centrifugal regulator, adjustable by the user.

• Strobe ring on platter hub for speed verification.

• Power supply: AC 110/220–240 V, 50/60 Hz.

Platter:

• Heavy, stroboscope-marked platter designed to minimize resonance and vibration.

• Diameter approximately 300 mm.

Tonearm and Cartridge:

• Aluminum alloy tonearm with a 15° offset angle (ST/L 15°).

• Effective tonearm length around 215 mm.

• Equipped with the world-famous B&O SP series pickup units, typically SP6, SP7, or SP14.

• Recommended tracking force: 1.5 to 2.5 grams.

• Hydraulically damped pickup lift operated by a rocker button.

• Anti-microphonic suspension to absorb external vibrations and prevent stylus skipping.

Output and Connectivity:

• Output voltage: approximately 7 mV per channel.

• Cartridge impedance: 47 kΩ.

• Available in two versions:
  Beogram 1000V: without built-in preamplifier, designed to connect to amplifiers with phono inputs.
  Beogram 1000VF: with built-in RIAA preamplifier for line-level output, suitable for connection to tape recorders or amplifiers without dedicated phono inputs.

Construction and Finish:

• Available in teak or Brazilian rosewood cabinetry with a transparent acrylic dust cover.

• Dimensions: approximately 358 mm (W) x 308 mm (D) x 315 mm (H).

• Weight: around 6 kg.

Additional Features:

• Antimicrophonic suspension system absorbs mechanical vibrations from the environment.

• Designed for low rumble and vibration, suitable for stereo playback in demanding environments.

• Manual operation with no automatic functions.

• The lid has a cut-out at the back to allow the tonearm to move during playback.