Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.045
Rumble [dB]
-62
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
6.00
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Bang & Olufsen Beogram RX2 (Type 5831) is a fully automatic radial tonearm turntable produced from 1985 to May 1991. It is designed for the European market (220-240V), with the Type 5833 variant for the USA (110-120V). It was one of the last radial tonearm decks made by Bang & Olufsen, known for reliability and ease of use.
Core Technical Specifications
Production Years: 1985–May 1991
Type Numbers: 5831 (220-240V Europe), 5833 (110-120V USA)
Playback Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
Speed Deviation: Less than ±0.2%
Wow and Flutter (DIN): Less than 0.07%
Rumble (DIN Weighted): Greater than 75 dB
Rumble (DIN Unweighted): Greater than 55 dB
Power Consumption: Less than 10 W
Dimensions (W × H × D): 42 × 8 × 32.5 cm
Weight: 6 kg
Pickup Cartridge Compatibility: Bang & Olufsen MMC range 1 to 5
Link Compatibility: Bang & Olufsen Data Link for integration with other B&O components
Features and Highlights
Fully Automatic Operation: Offers easy-to-use automatic record size and speed detection.
Radial Tonearm: A traditional design prized for effective and reliable groove tracking.
Fine Quality Sound: Achieved via lightweight tonearm and careful mechanical design.
Compatibility: Works well both as part of a Bang & Olufsen system and with non-B&O amplifiers.
Mounting Options: Can be wall-mounted or placed on a shelf with compatible brackets.
Cartridge Compatibility: Supports the full range of MMC cartridges (MMC 1 to MMC 5).