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 5964) is the Japanese 100V version of the Beogram 9000 series, produced from 1988 to September 1989. It shares all the core features and design elements with the 220V and 120V versions, adapted for Japanese electrical standards.
Core Technical Specifications
Manufacture Years: 1988–September 1989
Type Number: 5964 (100V Japan)
Playback Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
Speed Deviation: Less than ±0.2%
Wow and Flutter (DIN): Under 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 with Optimum Pivot Point
Motor: Servo-controlled DC motor
Link Compatibility: Supports Bang & Olufsen Data Link integration
Finish: Bronze finish to complement the Beocenter 9000 system
Features and Highlights
Tangential Tracking Tonearm: Ensures the stylus follows the groove cut angle precisely, minimizing distortion and wear.
Servo Controlled Motor: Provides smooth, precise platter rotation.
Chassis Suspension: Minimizes vibration interference with playback.
Remote Control Support: Compatible with Beocenter 9000 remote operation.
Design: Square-shaped design differing from earlier wedge-shaped models, contributing to stable construction and aesthetic appeal.
Cartridge Compatibility: Typically used with the MMC 2 cartridge, offering low stylus pressure for record protection.