Bang and Olufsen Beogram 5005 5923

The Bang & Olufsen Beogram 5005 type 5923 is a premium tangential-tracking turntable designed primarily for the North American market with a 120V power supply. It was introduced in 1984 as a successor to the Beogram 5000, featuring significant technological and design improvements focused on precise sound reproduction and user convenience.

Key Technical Overview

• Tracking Mechanism: Tangential (linear) tracking tonearm with the patented pendulum suspension system. This unique suspension isolates vibrations away from the stylus for exceptionally faithful sound reproduction.

• Cartridge: Originally fitted with the MMC 4 cartridge.

• Stylus Pressure: 12 mN (1.2 grams).

• Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm, electronically controlled with automatic record size and speed detection.

• Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.06% DIN, ensuring very precise speed stability.

• Rumble: Greater than 80 dB weighted and greater than 55 dB unweighted, making for very low noise floor.

• Speed Deviation: Less than ±0.2%.

• Drive and Motor: Uses an electronic servo-drive system with a belt-drive and DC servo motor for the tonearm positioning (simplified from earlier direct drive designs). The arm moves via a cord-driven system with plastic pulleys and nylon-covered steel wire.

• Tonearm Control: Advanced remote control compatibility within the Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 5000 allowing the tonearm to be moved remotely.

• Record Handling Features: Includes searching and repeat play functions with automatic record size and speed registration done by weight detection.

• Platter: Anti-static aluminum platter.

• Power Supply and Consumption: Type 5923 version operates on 120V AC power with under 10 Watts consumption, suitable for the North American mains.

• Dimensions and Weight: 42 cm (W) x 7.5 cm (H) x 32.5 cm (D), weighing approximately 5.3 kg.

Additional Notes

• The Beogram 5005 replaced the earlier Beogram 5000 and was the first of the lightweight tangential decks that became a mainstay of the Beogram line.

• It lacks the elaborate lid light of the 5000 but has a small spotlight at the rear of the tonearm, which is automatically activated during manual arm control.

• The design features more plastic and simpler mechanisms compared to earlier models but maintains high functionality and aesthetic appeal.

• It fits visually and dimensionally within the Beosystem 5000 component range, providing a cohesive system experience.

• The deck supports data link connectivity for integration in multi-room and automated audio environments.