Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.03
Rumble [dB]
-63
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
6.00
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Bang & Olufsen Beogram 1902 5711 is a high-quality, fully automatic belt-drive turntable, produced from 1977 to December 1978 as part of the Beogram 1902 series.
Drive System:
Motor: Servo-controlled DC motor with tacho feedback for stable and precise speed.
Drive: Flat belt.Speeds:
Playback Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm, automatically selected based on record size.Operation:
Automatic: Fully automatic—record size detection (17 and 30 cm), automatic pickup movement, and speed selection.Tonearm:
Type: Radial, lightweight, with a low effective mass.
Stylus Pressure: 0–2 g (recommended 1 g).
Anti-skating: Automatic.Cartridge:
Pickup: MMC 4000 with an elliptical, naked diamond stylus (some later units may be found with MMC 20S).
Frequency Response: 20–25,000 Hz.
Radius of Curvature: 5 x 17 µm (elliptical stylus).Suspension:
Isolation: Efficient spring suspension for resistance to vibrations and shock.Output:
Connection: DIN connector, 8.5 mV/47 kΩ, stereo.Wow and Flutter:
DIN: < ±0.06%.Rumble:
Unweighted: >43 dB
Weighted: >63 dB.Speed Deviation: <0.05%.
Speed Control Range: >±3%.
Tracking Error: 0.126°.
Lift System: Mechanical.
Power Supply: 110/130/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Power Consumption: 8 W.
Dimensions: 44 x 8.5 x 33 cm (W x H x D; some sources list 440 x 85 x 330 mm).
Weight: 6 kg.
Finishes: Rosewood, teak, white, oak, or black/aluminum depending on the variant.
Accessories: Removable dust cover