B&O-Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4000c
The Beogram 4000c makes vinyl replay feel precise, low-noise and luxuriously composed, pairing a servo-driven tangential arm with effortless automatic operation. Inner Magazines found its presentation neutral, richly detailed and natural through the treble, with extended, disciplined bass. It is a beautifully restored statement deck for listeners who prize engineering, poise and timeless design.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
93/100
Features Usability
91/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Neutral, highly detailed playback retrieves fine treble nuance naturally, without artificial brightness or significant background noise.
Servo-driven tangential arm reduces tracking-angle error and combines automatic record sensing with convenient track selection.
Extended, disciplined bass and convincing dynamics give recordings a composed, spacious foundation.
Cons
Some competing turntable and cartridge combinations can deliver more forceful dynamic swings.
Its €10,000 price and limited production place it firmly in collector territory.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
Reviewers find the Beogram 4000c notably neutral, detailed and composed, with controlled bass, convincing dynamics and a spacious, natural presentation. Its linear-tracking approach and suspended structure support low-noise, precise replay, although one reviewer notes that some rival turntable/cartridge combinations can sound even more forceful dynamically.
Overall Sound
92/100
Inner Magazines describes a neutral, harmonious and highly consistent sound, with high-frequency nuance recovered naturally rather than artificially brightened. Bass is extended and disciplined, while dynamics are convincing; the related Beogram 4002 review also praises its taut low end, solid imaging and exceptionally involving piano reproduction.
Speed Stability
90/100
The belt drive uses an electronically controlled synchronous motor and precision oscillator, with automatic speed selection and fine adjustment of up to ±3%. Review listening notes describe consistent, unbiased performance from record to record, though there is little direct discussion of measured wow, flutter or long-term pitch drift.
Tonearm Performance
91/100
The tangential arm is designed to avoid the tracking-angle error inherent to pivoted arms and to reproduce inner grooves with less distortion. Its servo-driven rail mechanism, automatic record sensing and manual track-selection controls make it both technically ambitious and unusually convenient in use.
Noise Isolation
91/100
The suspended cast subframe floats on adjustable wires and spring strips, while the arm assembly is supported on solid rails. The related 4002 review reports a striking lack of surface noise, and Inner Magazines notes that delicate treble detail emerges without significant background noise.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
93/100
The 4000c combines a cast suspended subframe, sturdy platter bearing, precision servo-driven linear arm and carefully engineered motor control. Reviewers portray it as a luxurious, meticulously restored object, with engineering that matches its distinctive appearance.
Features Usability
91/100
Automatic disc measurement, speed selection and cueing make this a remarkably user-friendly high-end record player. The control panel also permits manual arm movement for track changes or pausing, while fine speed adjustment adds useful setup control.
Value for Money
85/100
At €10,000, the Beogram 4000c is an unmistakably expensive specialist purchase, but all 95 examples reportedly sold immediately. The review frames its sound and execution as luxurious, though it does not make a direct comparison with similarly priced alternatives or call it an exceptional bargain.
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Specifications
- Beosystem 3000C
- https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/int/speakers/beosystem-3000c
- Beosystem 9000c
- https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/int/speakers/beosystem-9000c
- Beosystem 4000c
- https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/int/speakers/beogram-4000c
- Beogram 4000c
- https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/int/speakers/beogram-4000c
Manufacturer's Description — B&O-Bang & Olufsen
Our Recreated Classics Programme proves that with enough love and care, an iconic audio product can be just as stunning as a new one – but with arguably more charm.
Beosystem 3000C
Beogram 3000 turntables from the 1980s have been given new life by our craftspeople. Paired with a set of Beolab 8 speakers, together they become the Beosystem 3000c. Originally designed by Steve McGugan.
Beosystem 9000c
Originally designed by David Lewis in the 90s, the Beosound 9000 was unlike anything that came before it. It was sculptural, kinetic, dramatic. A six-CD changer. A 90’s icon. And a revolution in design that turned your collection into a gallery of sound. Never meant to be hidden away.
Beosystem 4000c
Designed in the 1970s, it was more than a turntable – it was a masterpiece of engineering. Its tangential tonearm ensured the needle moved in perfect alignment with the grooves. No jumps, no distortion, no skipping ahead. And its revolutionary suspended chassis made it “dance-proof,” ensuring that nothing – not movement, not vibrations, not the energy of the room – could interrupt the music.
Beogram 4000c
In 1972 designer Jacob Jensen’s approach was radical. He stripped away excess, refining the turntable to its purest form. The result? A minimalist masterpiece crafted from materials chosen with purpose: brushed aluminium and warm wood, creating a contrast that felt both modern and enduring. The Beogram 4000 quickly became one of the most celebrated industrial designs of its time
At our renowned Factory 3 in Struer, Denmark, a dedicated team of skilled engineers, technicians, and craftspeople clean, refurbish and fine-tune every single classic by hand. And ear.
“It’s not just about making things work again. It’s about making them feel like they belong in the present.”
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