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 5617) is the Australian 240V version of the Beogram 8000 series, produced between 1981 and September 1983. It is part of Bang & Olufsen’s third generation of tangential arm turntables, notable for precise tracking and innovative mechanical design.
Core Technical Specifications
Manufacture Years: 1981–September 1983
Type Number: 5617 (240V Australian market version)
Drive System: Tangential drive with quartz-controlled electronic flywheel, ensuring precise rotational speed and eliminating vibration-related distortion
Playback Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
Speed Deviation: Less than ±0.2% with ±3% speed control range
Tangential Tracking Accuracy: Less than 0.04°
Pickup Cartridge: MMC 20 CL moving magnet cartridge with low effective tip mass
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 Consumption: Approx. 15W (with changeable transformer for voltage)
Power Frequency: 50 Hz
Dimensions (W × H × D): 49 × 9 × 37.5 cm
Weight: Approximately 9 kg
Link Compatibility: Supports Data Link for seamless system integration
Features and Highlights
Tangential Tracking Arm: Ensures that the stylus moves linearly along the groove to maintain the original recording geometry, minimizing distortion and record wear.
Quartz-Controlled Flywheel: Provides speed stability and removes mechanical motor vibrations for improved sound clarity.
Pendulum Suspension: Isolates the chassis and tonearm from external vibrations.
Microcomputer Control: Uses a microprocessor-controlled lead screw for tonearm positioning, allowing precise arm control including pause and repeat functions.
Digital Speed Display: Provides visual feedback of the actual platter speed.
Stylus Brush: Integrated within the tangential arm compartment to keep the stylus clean during playback.
System Integration: Designed for use within the Beosystem 6000 and 8000 stereo systems or standalone with Data Link compatibility.