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 5963) is a high-end tangential tracking turntable produced from 1988 to January 1990. It is the 120V version designed for the North American market and was part of the Beocenter 9000 hi-fi system.
Core Technical Specifications
Manufacture Years: 1988–January 1990
Type Number: 5963 (120V, USA)
Designer: Jacob Jensen
Playback Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
Speed Deviation: Less than ±0.2%
Wow and Flutter (DIN): Less than 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: 5.3 kg
Pickup Cartridge: MMC 2
Tonearm: Tangential Optimum Pivot Point tonearm
Motor: Servo-controlled DC motor
Link Compatibility: Data Link system for integration with Bang & Olufsen components
Finish: Bronze finish matching the Beocenter 9000 system
Features and Highlights
Tangential Tracking Tonearm: Ensures precise, distortion-free playback by accurately following the original groove angle.
Servo Controlled Motor: Provides stable and consistent platter rotation.
Chassis Suspension: Minimizes the effect of external vibrations on playback quality.
Remote Control Capability: Can be operated remotely via the Beocenter 9000 system.
Design: The square-shape design distinguishes it from earlier wedge-shaped Beogram models.
Cartridge: Uses the MMC 2 cartridge with a low stylus pressure of approximately 1.2g, reducing record wear.