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Beogram 5500 Turntable - powers on, platter spins, tonearm tracks - NO CARTRIDGEPart of Bang & Olufsen's Beosystem 5500 line from the late 80's, designed by Jacob Jensen.What Works:- Platter spins smoothly at power on and when a record is on the platter- Tangential tonearm moves and tracks across the record surface as designed- Automatic tonearm mechanism appears to engage properlyWhat cannot be tested:- Audio outputThis tangential tracking turntable was engineered by B&O to play records at the same angle as the original matering cut, minimizing tracking error. Features automatic record size and speed detection (33/45), a low force tracking design intended to protect vinyl, and B&Os signature aluminum and glass construction. Connects via B&O's proprietary 7-pin DIN connector. I will include the original owner's DIN->RCA cable, unknown functionality. Condition:Very good - small knicks to top aluminum, micro abrasions on the acrylic, see photos. NOTE: As this unit is being sold without a cartridge, the buyer should have a compatible cartridge available, or for parts/repair. Sold as-is, as described. The photos are part of the description.
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Bang & Olufsen was founded on November 17, 1925, in Struer, Denmark, by engineers Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen. The company began in the attic of the Olufsen family manor, Quistrup, where the founders developed The Eliminator—a revolutionary device that allowed radios to operate from mains electricity rather than batteries. This innovation established B&O as a forward-thinking manufacturer and set the tone for nearly a century of technological advancement rooted in Danish design principles.
The brand is primarily known for premium audio and home entertainment systems, including high-fidelity receivers, radiograms, cassette recorders, and contemporary loudspeakers. B&O pioneered several category firsts: the world's first button-operated receiver in the 1930s and Europe's first cassette recorder, the Beocord-84U, in the 1950s. Today, the company manufactures integrated audio systems, wireless speakers, and headphones that blend acoustic engineering with sculptural industrial design.
Bang & Olufsen occupies the luxury segment of the audio market, positioned as a premium lifestyle brand rather than a specialist audiophile manufacturer. The company's reputation rests on its distinctive philosophy of merging form and function—treating audio equipment as crafted objects designed to enhance living spaces aesthetically. Recognized by the Museum of Modern Art in New York and maintained as a visionary enterprise for over a century, B&O appeals to discerning consumers who value Scandinavian design sensibility alongside sonic performance.
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