Bang & Olufsen - Beogram CD 7000 CD player

Bang & Olufsen Beogram CD 7000 compact disc player, designed by Jacob Jensen and produced in Denmark (circa 1992–1995). Technically in 100% good working condition (fast track reading, smoothly operating motorized loading system and trouble-free playback); visually in used condition with clear signs of wear consistent with age and intensive use.

Within the prestigious Beosystem 7000, the Beogram CD 7000 represents the ultimate digital source component from Bang & Olufsen of this era. The unit shares the same clean, minimalist design language as the other 7000 components, with the CD mechanism completely hidden behind a slim aluminum front panel. The player is built around high-quality Philips studio components: a robust swing-arm laser mechanism (CDM-4 industrial version) paired with dual 16-bit digital-to-analog converters (TDA1541A Silver Crown / dual DAC architecture) and fourfold oversampling with digital filtering. This configuration is internationally renowned for its exceptionally smooth, analog-like sound character with deep spaciousness and natural calm in the treble.

Sonically, the CD 7000 delivers an extremely dynamic, balanced and detail-rich sound image with a very low noise floor and minimal phase errors. The loading mechanism is motorized and glides out noiselessly with a light touch of the front panel or via remote control. In addition to the analog audio output with full Datalink support for communication within a B&O setup, the player is equipped with a digital coaxial S/PDIF output for direct connection to an external digital-to-analog converter.

Specifications
Type: compact disc player
Model: Bang & Olufsen Beogram CD 7000 (Type 5141 / 5142 / 5143 / 5145)
Designer: Jacob Jensen
Year of manufacture: circa 1992–1995
Digital-to-analog converter (DAC): 2 x 16-bit, 4x oversampling (176.4 kHz)
Digital filter: digital Bessel filter with low phase noise
Laser pickup: Philips CDM-4 swing-arm system
Frequency response: 3 Hz – 20,000 Hz (±0.3 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio: > 101 dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic range: > 96 dB
Total harmonic distortion (THD): < 0.0025% at 0 dB, < 0.025% at -20 dB
Channel separation: > 101 dB (20 Hz – 20,000 Hz)
Channel balance: < 0.1 dB
Phase linearity: within ±1 degree (20 Hz – 20,000 Hz)
Wow & flutter: below measurable limits (quartz-accurate)
Analog output: fixed 7-pin DIN cable with Datalink communication (1.3 V RMS)
Digital output: coaxial S/PDIF (RCA/Cinch, 75 Ohm)
Operation: motorized front-loading with tip-button control and Datalink control
mains supply: 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: circa 23 Watts
Dimensions (W x H x D): 42.0 x 7.5 x 32.5 cm
Weight: circa 6.3 kg
Manufacturer: Bang & Olufsen a/s (Struer, Denmark)