Rediscover vinyl with the Bang & Olufsen Beogram 1202, a beautifully crafted belt-drive turntable featuring a lightweight tonearm and B&O’s renowned SP-series cartridge for smooth, natural sound. Its minimalist design combines a real wood base with a precision aluminum platter, offering timeless style and high-fidelity performance. Built in the early 1970s, the 1202 remains a true icon of Scandinavian audio engineering.
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1972Bang & Olufsen Beogram 1202 — Timeless Design, Authentic Sound
Experience the true beauty of vinyl with the Bang & Olufsen Beogram 1202, an iconic 1970s turntable known for its sleek design and superb craftsmanship. Featuring a precision belt-drive system, a light-tracking tonearm, and B&O’s renowned SP-series cartridge, the 1202 offers a smooth, natural sound that brings your records to life. With its handcrafted wood base and minimalist aluminum top, the Beogram 1202 is a perfect blend of elegant form and high-fidelity function — a true centerpiece for any serious music lover.
Type: Manual belt-drive turntable
Motor: Precision 4-pole synchronous motor
Drive System: Flat belt drive
Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM (manual selection via a slider control)
Speed Accuracy: ±0.5%
Wow and Flutter: ±0.12%
Rumble (Signal-to-Noise Ratio): > 60 dB
Tonearm: Ultra-lightweight, straight aluminum tonearm
Tracking Force: Adjustable (typically very low, 1–2 grams)
Cartridge: Designed for B&O SP-series cartridges (SP 10 or SP 12)
Stylus Type: Moving Iron technology
Platter: Heavy, precision-machined aluminum platter
Cueing: Manual, with a soft damped lift/lower mechanism
Connections: 5-pin DIN plug (standard for B&O and many European systems at the time)
Chassis: Combination of real wood veneer base (teak, rosewood, or palisander) and brushed aluminum top plate
Dust Cover: Acrylic lid, removable
Dimensions: Approx. 42 cm (W) × 11.5 cm (H) × 32.5 cm (D)
Weight: About 7 kg (15.5 lbs)
