Bang and Olufsen Beogram 4004 5526

The Beogram 4004 Type 5526 is a tangential tracking turntable produced by Bang & Olufsen between 1978 and 1980, designed for high-precision vinyl playback with advanced automation and system integration.

• Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm, electronically switched

• Speed Deviation: Less than 0.02%

• Speed Control Range: Greater than ±3%

• Tonearm: Tangential (linear tracking) with tracking error less than 0.04°

• Lift System: Electronic

• Antiskating: Parallel tracking with error angle compensation

• Motor: Servo-controlled DC motor

• Drive System: Belt drive

• Turntable Platter: 30 cm diameter, approximately 1.3 kg

• Pickup Cartridge: MMC 20 EN (Moving Micro Cross technology)

• Stylus: Elliptical naked diamond

• Recommended Stylus Pressure: 12 mN (1.2 g), range 0–1.5 g

• Wow and Flutter: Less than ±0.05%, WRMS less than ±0.025%

• Rumble: Weighted > 65 dB, unweighted > 45 dB

• Power Supply: Multi-voltage compatible (110–130 V and 220–240 V)

• Power Consumption: Approximately 20 W

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 49 x 10 x 38 cm

• Weight: Approximately 11 kg

Notable Features

• Fully automatic operation including record size detection, automatic speed selection, and pickup movement.

• Remote control capability when connected to compatible Bang & Olufsen receivers (e.g., Beomaster 2400), allowing start/stop via remote.

• The tangential tonearm moves the stylus in a straight line across the record, minimizing tracking error and record wear.

• The system detects if a record is present before lowering the stylus, ensuring safe operation.

• High-quality MMC 20 EN cartridge with an elliptical naked diamond stylus ensures detailed and gentle playback.

• The turntable features a hinged dust cover that can be opened to about 60 degrees or fully removed.