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 5955 is a premium, tangential-tracking turntable produced by Bang & Olufsen as part of the 4500 series from 1988 to May 1991. The 5955 model is specifically designed for regions requiring a 240V power supply (typically Australia and some other markets), but its core engineering and features are identical to other variants in the 4500 lineup.
Core Technical Features
Tracking Mechanism: Electronically-controlled precision tangential tonearm for minimal tracking error and distortion.
Cartridge: Originally supplied with ultra-light MMC2 cartridge (MMC4 compatible), providing renowned sound fidelity and very low record wear.
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm, electronically switched.
Speed Deviation: <±0.2% for highly stable playback.
Wow and Flutter: <±0.06% DIN — ensures accurate, consistent speed.
Rumble: >80dB (weighted), >55dB (unweighted) — results in exceptionally quiet operation.
Pre-amplifier: Built-in RIAA phono stage enables direct connection to modern AUX/line inputs; no external phono stage needed.
Operation: Fully automatic start/stop, with remote control compatibility and integration with B&O Data Link system.
Vibration Control: Aluminum chassis, floating suspension, and precision engineering to reduce resonance and vibrational interference.
Dust Cover: Included, custom-fit for platter and tonearm.
Integration: Designed to aesthetically and electronically match Beosystem 4500 components.
Outputs: RCA/phono line-level, thanks to integrated RIAA preamp.