Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.03
Rumble [dB]
-80
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
5.30
Linear
1991
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
£300
Additional information
The Beogram 3500 Type 5978 is a variant of the Beogram 3500 series turntables produced by Bang & Olufsen, designed for high-fidelity vinyl playback with advanced features typical of the Beogram 3500 line.
Drive System: Tangential (linear tracking) tonearm with electronic control for precise tracking and minimal record wear.
Cartridge: Typically equipped with a Bang & Olufsen MMC series cartridge (such as MMC 4 or MMC 5), featuring Moving Micro Cross technology.
Speeds: Supports 33 1/3 and 45 rpm, electronically switched.
Wow and Flutter: Very low, typically less than ±0.06% (DIN standard).
Rumble: High rumble attenuation, weighted rumble greater than 80 dB, ensuring minimal background noise.
Automation: Fully automatic operation including start, stop, return, and record size detection.
Power Supply: The 5978 model is generally configured for 230V power supply regions (Europe and other countries with 220-240V mains voltage).
Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm wide, 7.5 cm high, and 32.5 cm deep.
Weight: Around 5.3 kg.
Connectivity: Equipped with Datalink-compatible DIN output for integration and remote control with Bang & Olufsen audio systems.
Built-in RIAA Pre-amplifier: Present in some versions, allowing direct connection to modern audio equipment without external phono preamp.
Design and Build:
The Beogram 3500 5978 features a sleek, minimalist design consistent with B&O’s aesthetic, often in a neutral grey finish.
The tangential tonearm reduces tracking error by following the groove radially, which improves sound fidelity and reduces record wear.
The platter is aluminum and damped to minimize resonance and vibration.