Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4002 record/vinyl player

Rare and sought after by high end collectors and audiophiles, the Beogram 4002 record player is a highly regarded, vintage tangential-tracking turntable from the mid-1970s, celebrated for its iconic design, fully automatic operation, and exceptional tracking precision. In terms of concept, performance and technical design, this record player was very much ahead of its time. All functions were governed by computer-like logic circuits. You just pressed START, that was all. Through the unique detector arm (parallel to the pickup arm) these circuits could judge the size of the record, determine its normal playing speed and instruct the pick-up arm to lower the stylus into the lead-in groove. Within a few seconds you would hear the music. Working and stylus in good condition. Key Features and Performance Design & Build: Featuring a minimalist, futuristic design, the 4002 is considered a more reliable, refined, and cost-effective redesign of the original 4000 model. Tangential Tonearm: The standout feature is the tangential arm, which moves in a straight line across the record, minimizing tracking error. Ease of Use: The turntable is fully automatic, using simple, robust optical technology to sense the record size and lower the stylus. Sound Quality: The 4002 is praised for its precise, accurate sound, often paired with high-quality, low-mass Moving Iron cartridges. Bang & Olufsens Beogram 4002 turntable was awarded the Gold Sim 74 and Top Form 74 prizes in the category of electro-mechanics. The Beogram 4000 series (including the 4002) is part of the permanent Architecture and Design collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Wow and flutter DIN: < +/- 0.05 % Rumble DIN unweighted: > 45 dB Rumble DIN weighted: > 65 dB Speed deviation: < 0.02 % Speed control range: > 6 % Dial for speed: 2 pointers Stylus pressure range: 0 1.5 g Tangential tracking: < 0.04° Lift system: Electronic Antiskating: Parallel tracking, error angle

Weight: 12kg