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
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Bang & Olufsen Beogram 5005 type 5925 is a premium, tangential-tracking automatic turntable specifically designed for the 240V power supply market, typically regions like Australia and similar. It shares core technical features with other Beogram 5005 variants but is adapted for this higher voltage. Here is the detailed technical overview:
Key Technical Specifications
Tracking Mechanism: Tangential (linear) tracking tonearm with Bang & Olufsen’s patented pendulum suspension system, which isolates vibrations effectively and minimizes tracking error.
Cartridge: Originally fitted with the MMC 4 moving magnet cartridge.
Tracking Force: Approximately 12 mN (1.2 grams).
Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm, electronically controlled with automatic record size and speed detection based on record weight.
Wow & Flutter: Less than 0.06% DIN, ensuring precise speed stability.
Rumble: Greater than 80 dB weighted and greater than 55 dB unweighted for very low background noise.
Speed Deviation: Less than ±0.2%.
Drive System: Belt drive with DC servo motor; the tonearm positioning uses a cord-drive system with plastic pulleys and nylon-covered steel wire.
Record Handling Features: Includes repeat and search functions, automatic registration of record size and speed.
Platter: Anti-static aluminum platter.
Power Supply: 240V AC, power consumption under 10 watts.
Dimensions: 42 cm (W) x 7.5 cm (H) x 32.5 cm (D).
Weight: Approximately 5.3 kg.
Data Link: Compatible with Bang & Olufsen’s Data Link system for integration into multi-room and remote-controlled setups.
Additional Notes
The Beogram 5005 5925 is the 240V variant within the 5005 series, sharing the same core design as the 5921 (220V), 5923 (120V), and 5924 (100V) models.
It features simplified construction compared to earlier tangential models, with some mechanisms made from molded plastics but maintains excellent functionality and reliable performance.
The lid uses a simple counterbalance spring instead of the previous release mechanism.
It includes a small spotlight at the rear of the tonearm that activates during manual arm control, although it is not very bright.
The arm positioning system is a cord-drive with plastic pulleys rather than a lead-screw system.
The deck supports remote arm control and is designed for multi-room integration within B&O's ecosystem.