Bang and Olufsen Beogram 1800 5814

The Bang & Olufsen Beogram 1800 5814 is part of the 1984–1986 Beogram 1800 series, which includes types 5811, 5813, 5814, and 5815. All these models share nearly identical technical specifications, with differences mainly in finish or regional power supply options.

• Drive System:
  Motor: Electronic servo-driven DC motor with tacho feedback for stable speed.
  Drive: Flat belt.

• Speeds:
  Playback Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm, automatically selected based on record size.

• Operation:
  Automatic: Fully automatic—record size detection by weight, automatic pickup movement, and speed selection.
  Mechanism: Fast-acting with dual mode cams for quick response times.

• Tonearm:
  Type: Radial, lightweight, with a low effective mass.
  Pivot: Knife edge (vertical), ball bearing (horizontal).
  Stylus Pressure: Adjustable via a threaded counterweight (range: 0–20 mN/2g).
  Arm Length: 229 mm.
  Arm Friction:
  Vertical: 0.019 mN
  Horizontal: 0.19 mN

• Cartridge:
  Pickup: MMC5 moving magnet cartridge.

• Tracking Error: 0.11 degrees per cm.

• Anti-skating: Integrated into the tonearm system.

• Wow and Flutter:
  DIN: < ±0.09%
  WRMS: < ±0.045%

• Rumble:
  Weighted: >62 dB
  Unweighted: >42 dB

• Speed Deviation: < ±0.1%

• Power Supply: 180–265 V (some units 110 V), 50/60 Hz.

• Power Consumption: 8 watts.

• Output: 5-pin DIN connector, stereo.

• Dimensions: 44 x 8.5 x 33 cm (W x H x D).

• Weight: 6 kg.

• Finish: Typically aluminum; other finishes (rosewood, teak, white) may be available depending on the specific type.

• Accessories: Removable dust cover.