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The Bang & Olufsen Beogram 5005 Turntable is a vintage audio piece from Denmark, known for its high-quality craftsmanship and design. This model is sought after by collectors and enthusiasts for its sleek design and superior sound performance. While this listing does not include a cartridge, it is still a valuable piece for those looking to repair or restore a similar model. With the Bang & Olufsen brand reputation and the country of origin being Denmark, this turntable is sure to be a standout addition to any vintage audio collection.
This is a late-1980s, now-discontinued B&O design, so the timing matters mainly because clean, working examples are getting scarcer rather than because there’s a newer replacement to wait for. At US$239, the ask looks fair to slightly attractive versus the recent used market: I found sold/listed examples around US$500 with a cartridge and a refurbished listing around US$1,650 equivalent, while rough auction pieces can fall far lower when they need work.
What makes it worthwhile is the combination of automatic operation, tangential tracking, and that classic Jacob Jensen industrial look; when serviced, these decks are known for easy, elegant vinyl use and real collector appeal. At this price, a clean, complete, working unit with the dust cover intact is a solid buy. The big check is condition: B&O tables of this era are wonderfully built but can be costly if the belts, carriage, or cartridge are tired, so confirm it starts, tracks, and returns properly before jumping.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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