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Bang and Olufsen Beogram 1203

Turntable Details

Drive

Belt

Motor

DC

Wow & Flutter %

Rumble [dB]

Speed

Dimensions [mm]

Platter Material

Platter Diameter [mm]

Total Weight [kg]

Tonearm

Year Built

Platter Weight [kg]

Plinth Material

Price

Additional information

  • Manufactured: 1974–1975

  • Designer: Jacob Jensen

  • Type Numbers: 5239, 5243

  • Drive System: Idler wheel and belt, asynchronous motor

  • Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm, automatically selected based on record size (7", 10", or 12")

  • Operation: Fully automatic—select record size, press a button; the turntable sets the speed, lowers the arm, and at the end, returns the arm and switches off.

  • Pickup Arm: Ball-bearing system for smooth movement

  • Cartridge: SP 14A, with a spherical diamond stylus

  • Stylus Pressure: 2 g (adjustable range: 0–3.5 g)

  • Frequency Response: 20–20,000 Hz (±3 dB)

  • Distortion: <1%

  • Wow and Flutter: <±0.15% (DIN), or approx. ±0.06% (RMS)

  • Rumble: >37 dB (DIN A), >58 dB (DIN B)

  • Suspension: Pendulum suspension for excellent vibration isolation

  • Platter: Brushed aluminum resting on a steel platter

  • Output: Stereo, DIN 5-pin

  • Power Supply: 110–130–220–240 V AC, 50 Hz, 10 W

  • Dimensions: 440 x 120 x 330 mm (W x H x D)

  • Weight: 7.2 kg

  • Accessories: Transparent dust lid, spindle adapter for centerless records

  • Color Options: Rosewood, teak, or white frame; chassis in brushed aluminium

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