Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.025
Rumble [dB]
-70
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
9.00
Linear
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Bang & Olufsen Beogram 6006 Type 5627 is a tangential tracking turntable produced from 1981 to March 1982, mainly designed for the Australian market with a 240 V AC power supply. It belongs to the Beolab 6000 modular hi-fi system and shares most features with other 6006 models.
Technical Overview
Tonearm: Electronically controlled tangential (linear) tracking arm ensuring precise groove tracking, which reduces record wear and distortion.
Cartridge: MMC 20 EN elliptical nude cartridge, recommended tracking force 12 mN (1.2 g).
Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 RPM with electronic speed control.
Wow and Flutter: DIN weighted less than 0.05%.
Rumble:
DIN weighted better than 65 dB
Unweighted better than 45 dBSpeed Deviation: Less than ±0.02%.
Drive System: Tangential drive using a servo-controlled DC motor for accurate and smooth platter rotation.
Power Supply: 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Power Consumption: Approximately 15 W.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 49 x 9 x 37.5 cm.
Weight: Around 9 kg.
Additional Features:
Integrated Data Link for start/stop remote control with Beolab 6000 and Beomaster units.
Chassis suspension system to minimize vibrations and resonance.
Designed by Jacob Jensen with elegant wood veneer finishes like rosewood and teak.
Black control keys differentiating it visually from Beogram 8000.
Full track search and repeat control functions.
Summary
The Beogram 6006 Type 5627 combines excellent tangential tracking technology with stable electronically controlled speeds, delivering high-fidelity vinyl playback with minimal wear. It is a slightly more affordable variant than the Beogram 8000 but provides very close performance and is an integral part of the Beolab 6000 series. The design and build quality remain classic Bang & Olufsen.