Bang and Olufsen Beogram 3000 5211

Production Period: 1972–December 1975 (some sources mention earlier introduction, but for the 5211 model, 1972–1975 is correct)

Design: Fully automatic, designed to match the Beomaster 3000 receiver and other Bang & Olufsen components.

Drive System:
Type: Belt-driven, Papst motor (in some markets).
Motor: Servo-controlled for stable speed.

Speeds:
Playback Speeds: 33.3 and 45 rpm

Pickup Cartridge:
Model: SP7 or SP9 (depending on region and batch).
Stylus: Elliptical diamond (with SP7/SP9; note: later units may have SP12/SP14).
Stylus Pressure: 1.2 g (adjustable 0–3.5 g).

Tonearm:
Type: ST-L arm, lightweight, radial, low-inertia for accurate tracking.
Anti-skating: Built-in.

Wow & Flutter:
RMS: ±0.06%.

Rumble:
Better than: 60 dB (DIN B).

Power Supply:
Voltage: 110–130 / 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Consumption: 10 W.

Dimensions (W × H × D):
Commonly listed as: 44 × 11.5 × 33 cm.
Some sources (for earlier or region-specific models): 42.5 × 36.5 × 16 cm.

Weight: ~6.5 kg.

Accessories:
Pre-amplifier: Type 8905306 (optional).

Operation:
Automatic: Selects record size (7", 10", 12"), automatically sets speed, lowers stylus, and switches off at end of record.
Vibration Insulation: Pendulum suspension for turntable and pickup arm, minimizing external vibrations.

Dust Cover:
Type: Hinged, can be set at any angle up to about 60 degrees or removed entirely