Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.02
Rumble [dB]
-75
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
9.00
Linear
1982
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
4895
Additional information
The Bang & Olufsen Beogram 8000 (Type 5614) is part of the third generation of B&O’s tangential arm turntables, manufactured during the early 1980s. It shares the advanced features and design principles characteristic of the Beogram 8000 series.
Core Technical Specifications
Manufacture Years: 1981–1983
Type Number: 5614 (specific regional variant, generally similar to other Beogram 8000 models)
Drive System: Tangential drive utilizing quartz-controlled electronic flywheel, ensuring distortion-free and stable rotation speeds.
Playback Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
Speed Deviation: Less than ±0.2%
Speed Control Range: ±3%
Tangential Tracking Accuracy: Less than 0.04°
Pickup Cartridge: MMC 20 CL moving magnet cartridge
Tracking Force: 10 mN (approximately 1 gram)
Wow and Flutter (DIN): Less than 0.04%
Rumble (DIN weighted): Greater than 70 dB
Rumble (DIN unweighted): Greater than 50 dB
Power Supply: Regional variants for worldwide compatibility (100V, 120V, 220V, 240V)
Power Consumption: Approximately 15W
Dimensions (W × H × D): 49 × 9 × 37.5 cm
Weight: Approx. 9 kg
Remote Control: Compatible with Beolink/Data Link systems for fully integrated control
Features and Highlights
Tangential Tracking Arm: Ensures that the stylus tracks the vinyl groove with minimal distortion and accurate groove contact, tracing records in the way they were cut.
Quartz-Controlled Flywheel: Offers extremely consistent and reliable rotational speed without the need for traditional motor maintenance.
Pendulum Suspension: Minimizes external vibrations for clearer sound reproduction.
Digital Speed Display: Displays precise platter rotation speed during playback.
Built-in Stylus Brush: Keeps the stylus clean and free of dust without interrupting playback.
Microprocessor-Controlled Arm: Uses a lead screw and memory control for exact positioning and reliable automation of tonearm movement, enhancing the pause and repeat functions with precision.
System Integration: Designed for integration with Beosystem 6000 and 8000 via Data Link, allowing bi-directional communication and control with other B&O components.