Bang and Olufsen Beogram 5005 5921

The Bang & Olufsen Beogram 5005 Type 5921 is a premium tangential-tracking automatic turntable intended for high-fidelity stereo systems and integration with B&O’s Beosystem 5000. The 5921 designates the 220V European market version. Here’s a comprehensive technical overview:

Technical Specifications

• Drive/Operation: Tangential-tracking tonearm (linear tracking), fully automatic start/stop

• Cartridge: Supplied with B&O MMC4 moving-magnet cartridge, tracking force 12mN (1.2g)

• Speeds: 33 and 45rpm, automatically selected based on record size/type

• Speed Deviation: <±0.2%

• Wow and Flutter: DIN <0.06%

• Rumble (DIN weighted/unweighted): >80dB weighted / >55dB unweighted

• Suspension: Patented pendulum chassis-suspension for effective vibration isolation

• Platter: Anti-static aluminum

• Functions:
  Automatic registration of record size and speed (via weight detection)
  Repeat and search functions
  Datalink compatible for remote integration with B&O systems

• Outputs: Standard RCA/phono outputs for easy integration

• Power Supply: Type 5921 = 220V AC (<10W consumption)

• Dimensions (W×H×D): 42×7.5×32.5cm

• Weight: 5.3kg

• Year of Manufacture: Launched in 1985

• Chassis/Design: Compact, bookshelf format with minimalist Scandinavian design

Notable Features and Build

• Linear Tracking: Reduces tracking error and record wear compared to radial arms.

• Pendulum Suspension: Minimizes vibration pickup for cleaner sound reproduction.

• Record Handling: Button-operated cueing, auto size/speed detection, remote operation with compatible B&O systems.

• Construction: Metal/aluminum composite build with smoked plastic dust cover.

• User Conveniences: Push-button operation, easy cartridge replacement, direct connection to standard amplifiers (no B&O special adapters needed).