Beogram 5500 on its own

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Jonesyboy (archived2)
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Posted October 18, 2019 at 07:14 GMT
#2128947

Hi everyone

Sorry if this has already been asked - i couldn't find the answer when I searched the forum.

I am about to buy a Beogram 5500 and want to know if I can operate it on its own and not part of a bigger B&O system.

Thanks for any help!

Nic

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Dillen
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12777 posts
Posted October 18, 2019 at 07:34 GMT
#2128948

Yes, it can be fully operated on itw own.

Obviously it won't produce any sound unless connected to an amplifier and speakers.

Martin

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h1npw
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Posted October 20, 2019 at 09:48 GMT
#2128949

I’d be interested to know how you do that. Presumably using some sort of Bluetooth transmitter?

Cheers

Nigel

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Saint Beogrowler
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807 posts
Posted October 20, 2019 at 11:29 GMT
#2128950
h1npw wrote:

I’d be interested to know how you do that. Presumably using some sort of Bluetooth transmitter?

Cheers

Nigel

Exactly- Phonopreamp to a Bluetooth transmitter and then tucked both out of sight. Sound quality was obviously less than if wired but it did make for a furniture showroom’esque room setup.
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h1npw
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Posted October 23, 2019 at 06:35 GMT
#2128951

Any recommendations for a low cost Bluetooth transmitter?

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Saint Beogrowler
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807 posts
Posted October 25, 2019 at 13:00 GMT
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h1npw wrote:

Any recommendations for a low cost Bluetooth transmitter?

Tried a few, this one was low cost and works, from amazon. I wouldn’t say I recommend it for high fidelity Beogram vinyl listening but for background music via Bluetooth, it is adequate.
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