Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.025
Rumble [dB]
-70
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
9.00
Linear
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Bang & Olufsen Beogram TX (Type 5653) is a tangential tracking turntable produced from 1983 to early 1985, designed as a basic yet reliable audio playback solution for the North American market.
Core Technical Specifications
Manufacture Years: 1983–February 1985
Type Number: 5653 (120V USA version)
Playback Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
Speed Deviation: Less than ±0.2%
Wow and Flutter (DIN): Less than 0.07%
Rumble (DIN weighted): Over 70 dB
Rumble (DIN unweighted): Over 45 dB
Power Consumption: 17 W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 49 × 9 × 37.5 cm
Weight: 9 kg
Pickup Cartridge: MMC 3 (included or sold separately)
Recommended Stylus Pressure: Approximately 1.2 g
Power Supply: 120V (no multi-voltage switching)
Link Compatibility: Does not include Data Link module; compatible with older Bang & Olufsen systems or other brands
Features and Highlights
Tangential Tracking: Linear tracking tonearm designed for accurate stylus tracking minimizing groove distortion.
Electronic Servo-Drive Motor: Ensures steady platter rotation speed for consistent audio playback.
Search Function: Facilitates scanning across tracks both forwards and backwards.
Chassis Suspension: Design limits the effect of external vibrations on sound reproduction.
No Data Link Module: Lacks the data link found on newer models, better suited for legacy Bang & Olufsen receivers or third-party amplifiers.
Pickup Cartridge Sold Separately: Typically uses Bang & Olufsen MMC range cartridges.