Bang & Olufsen Beogram 1800 — A Vintage Masterpiece
Step into the golden age of hi-fi with the Bang & Olufsen Beogram 1800, a 1969 classic that blends minimalist Danish design with exceptional analog performance. Featuring a precision belt-drive system, a lightweight tonearm, and B&O’s legendary SP cartridge technology, it delivers warm, natural sound with effortless elegance. Crafted with real wood and brushed aluminum, the Beogram 1800 is more than a turntable — it’s a piece of audio art.
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1969Technical details — Bang & Olufsen Beogram 1800 (1969)
Type: Manual turntable
Tonearm: Classic lightweight B&O arm, not tangential (pivot arm)
Cartridge: Typically fitted with SP-series cartridges (like SP 6 or SP 12), using Moving Iron technology
Drive System: Belt-drive
Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM (manual selection)
Platter: Heavy aluminum platter, precision-balanced
Wow and Flutter: Approximately ±0.09%
Rumble (Signal-to-Noise): Around -60 dB
Motor: Precision synchronous motor
Operation: Manual cueing and arm positioning
Connections: 5-pin DIN connector (common for European hi-fi equipment of the time)
Chassis: Wood veneer base (usually teak or rosewood) with a brushed aluminum top plate and dust cover
Dimensions: About 42 cm (W) × 12 cm (H) × 32 cm (D)
Weight: Approximately 7 kg (15 lbs)
Highlights:
Very minimalist, classic late-60s Danish design: clean lines, beautiful real wood finishes.
High-quality build and engineering — very stable speed and very gentle on records.
Manual operation gives full control to the user (no automation like later B&O models).
Designer:
The 1969 Beogram 1800 design was heavily influenced by Jacob Jensen, the legendary B&O designer who gave the brand its signature modernist style.
