BeoGram CD50 (Type: 5112) Spares/Repairs
BeoGram CD50 (Type: 5112) Spares/Repairs
The Beogram CD50 was Bang & Olufsen's very first CD player — introduced in 1985 as the disc source for the iconic Beosystem 5000 stacking system, alongside the Beomaster 5000, Beocord 5000, and Beogram 5005 turntable. Designed to match Jacob Jensen's sculptural Beosystem 5000 aesthetic perfectly, the CD50 was a substantial and technically ambitious machine built around an imported Japanese mechanism with a 3-beam laser pickup, full 16-bit Burr-Brown DAC decoding, and 4× oversampling at 88.2 kHz — specifications that were genuinely advanced for the period.
One of the CD50's most distinctive features was its inverted disc loading — the CD is placed face-down in the motorised drawer, a design choice driven by early industry speculation about laser safety regulations. The drawer opens at a touch, closes with light pressure or via the Play control, and automatically ejects if the disc is inserted incorrectly. Datalink integration allowed full remote control via the Master Control Panel 5000, and RCA phono outputs alongside the DIN connection made the unit usable with non-B&O equipment.
This example is offered as spares or repair. The unit powers on but does not play CDs, and the CD flap often sticks when opening. The sticking drawer is a well-known and common fault on the CD50, typically caused by a degraded drive belt — a recognised restoration task for which service documentation and belt kits are available. Sold strictly as described.
Specifications (for reference)
| Type | 5112 — 240V — 1985 to October 1987 |
| Converter | 16-bit — 4× oversampling at 88.2 kHz — Burr-Brown DAC — digital + analogue filter |
| Frequency Range | 4 – 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB |
| S/N Ratio | >95 dB |
| Distortion | <0.003% at 0 dB |
| Output | 2V RMS analogue — RCA phono + DIN |
| Link | Datalink (Beosystem 5000 Master Control Panel) |
| Power | 240V — 28W |
| Dimensions / Weight | 420 × 75 × 325 mm (W×H×D) — 8 kg (official) |
Condition & Known Faults
| ✓ Powers on | Unit powers on as normal. |
| ✗ Does not play CDs | CD playback is not functioning. |
| ✗ Flap sticks | CD flap/drawer often sticks when opening. A worn drive belt is the most common cause of this fault on the CD50 — belt kits and service documentation are available. |
| Cosmetic marks | Visible marks on the top aluminium panel. Please inspect all listing images closely before purchasing. |
What's Included
- Beogram CD50 (Type 5112)
Unit only — sold as spares/repair - No remote (Terminal CD50)
- No cables or accessories unless shown in images
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