Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Bang & Olufsen Beogram 5000 type 5806 is a premium, fully automatic radial-tracking turntable designed specifically for the Japanese market, featuring a 100V power supply. It is part of the Beosystem 5000 series produced from 1983 to 1984, sharing core design and technical features with other Beogram 5000 variants.
Technical Overview
Model/Type: Beogram 5000 5806 (Japan, 100V)
Production Period: 1983 – June 1984
Power Supply: 100V AC, power consumption under 10W
Tracking Mechanism: Fully automatic radial tonearm with ultra-light construction, built-in anti-skating, and adjustable tracking force
Pickup Cartridge: MMC 4 with elliptical diamond stylus (6 x 17 µm), recommended tracking force of 12 mN (1.2 g)
Speeds: 33 and 45 RPM, electronically controlled with automatic detection of record size and speed
Speed Deviation: Less than ±0.2% for highly stable playback
Wow & Flutter: DIN weighted less than ±0.07%, WRMS less than ±0.035%
Rumble: DIN weighted greater than 75 dB, unweighted greater than 55 dB, ensuring very low noise floor
Operation: One-touch play control that automatically starts the motor, lowers the stylus into the groove, and at record end, automatically stops the motor and returns the tonearm to rest
Repeat Function: Up to 7 consecutive automated repeats selectable with a single press of the play button
Dimensions (WxHxD): 42 x 7.5 x 32.4 cm
Weight: Approx. 6 kg
Additional Features: Integrated interior light that turns on when the lid opens and stays lit while in play; error-proof stylus control preventing stylus drop without a record; compatible with Beogram Data Link system for integration into Beosystem 5000; capable of full infrared remote control when paired with Beomaster 5000