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
£360
Additional information
The Beogram 4500 type 5954 is a premium, tangential-tracking turntable produced by Bang & Olufsen from 1988 to May 1991. The 5954 version is intended for the Japanese market, featuring a 100V power supply, but its technical features are otherwise identical to other variants in the series (5951, 5953, 5955).
Core Technical Features
Tracking Mechanism: Electronically-controlled precision tangential tonearm for near-zero tracking error.
Cartridge: Originally supplied with ultra-light MMC2 cartridge (MMC4 compatible); reduces record wear and provides high-fidelity sound.
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm, electronically switched.
Speed Deviation: <±0.2% for exact speed accuracy.
Wow and Flutter: <±0.06% DIN — ensures highly stable playback.
Rumble: >80dB (weighted), >55dB (unweighted) for very quiet operation.
Pre-amplifier: Built-in RIAA phono stage, enabling direct connection to line-level AUX inputs on modern amplifiers and receivers.
Operation: Fully automatic start/stop, with remote and B&O Data Link system compatibility.
Vibration Control: Floating suspension and aluminum chassis for resonance control and isolation from environmental vibrations.
Dust Cover: Integrated, custom-fit protection for the platter and tonearm.
Integration: Matches visually and electronically with Beosystem 4500 components; supports wall mounting via a special shelf.
Outputs: RCA/phono line-level connection thanks to onboard RIAA preamp.