Bang & Olufsen - Beogram 8000 Turntable

Beogram 8000 was Bang & Olufsen's third-generation turntables with a tangential arm.

The notable advantage of the tangential arm was that it contributed to the most authentic sound reproduction of records, because the arm followed the record in the same way it was cut. But the tangential arm was only one of the features that contributed to achieving the company's objective. The Beogram 8000 also benefited from B&O's unique approach to turntable design: integration, where all components of the phonograph were carefully coordinated from the very first design phase.

To ensure a constantly accurate rotation speed, a Tangential Drive system was developed. This system included a quartz-controlled electronic flywheel, similar to the system used in electricity meters. Just like your meter at home, the system is highly reliable and extremely precise. It runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and never requires maintenance. You never had to manually adjust the Beogram's rotation speed. A digital display kept you informed of the speed during playback. Because the conventional motor had been omitted, there were no motor vibrations that could distort the sound. A unique pendulum suspension system prevented external shocks and vibrations from affecting the sound reproduction.

The Beogram 8000 is equipped with the much-praised MMC 4000 cartridge, which, thanks to its low effective tip mass and optimal contact with the grooves, guarantees excellent tracking and minimal record wear. A stylus brush, mounted in the tangential arm compartment, kept the diamond free of dust and micro-particles, allowing the records to be handled more carefully.

Technical Highlights & Specifications
Tangential Drive: A unique system in which the turntable itself acts as part of the motor for a direct, constant speed.
Arm type: Tangential arm with a tolerance of less than 0.04
Speeds: 33 and 45 revolutions per minute.
Speed control: 3% pitch control with electronic brake.
Wow & Flutter: DIN < 0.025% (calculated based on excellent specs).
Rumble: DIN unweighted > 50 dB.
Cartridge: MMC 4000
Motor/Drive: Microprocessor-controlled DC motor.
Design and Features
Designer: Jacob Jensen.
Controls: Electronic keys for start, speed and arm movement.

Includes service documentation

Shipped well packed with configured transport instructions.

Pickup preferred in Druten due to weight and fragility.