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 9000 (Type 5961) is a tangential tracking turntable manufactured from 1988 to April 1990. Designed by Jacob Jensen, it was developed as part of the Beocenter 9000 system, featuring advanced technology for precise vinyl playback.
Core Technical Specifications
Manufacture Years: 1988–April 1990
Type Numbers: 5961 (220V), 5963 (120V USA), 5964 (100V Japan)
Playback Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
Speed Deviation: Less than ±0.2%
Wow and Flutter (DIN): Below 0.06%
Rumble (DIN weighted): Greater than 80 dB
Rumble (DIN unweighted): Greater than 55 dB
Power Consumption: Less than 10 W
Dimensions (W × H × D): 42 × 7.5 × 32.5 cm
Weight: Approximately 5.3 kg
Pickup Cartridge: MMC 2 (Moving Micro Cross 2)
Tonearm: Tangential with Optimum Pivot Point
Motor: Servo-controlled DC motor
Link Compatibility: Bang & Olufsen Data Link system for integrated control with other B&O components
Finish: Bronze finish, matching the aesthetics of the Beocenter 9000
Features and Highlights
Tangential Tracking Tonearm: Precisely follows groove geometry to minimize distortion and wear.
Servo Controlled DC Motor: Ensures smooth, stable platter rotation with minimal speed variations.
Chassis Suspension System: Protects playback from external vibrations, preserving sound integrity.
Remote Control Operating Capability: Compatible with Beocenter 9000 remote control for convenient operation.
Design: Square shape, distinct from earlier wedge-shaped Beogram models, with a robust and elegant build.
Cartridge: MMC 2 provides low stylus pressure (1.2g) for minimal record wear.