Replacing the Beogram 1900, the Beogram 1902 looked very similar to its predecessor on the outside, but internally this Beogram differed from the former deck in that the motor had changed from one of AC induction to that of a DC servo. This new motor allowed for even more precision and accuracy when playing discs as everything on board was now controlled electronically allowing for higher reliability.
This popular record deck came fitted with the MMC 4000 cartridge and gave immense ease of use through its fully-automatic facilities. Its Electronic Servo Drive (ESD) allowed for resistance in mains current variations and was extremely resistant to external shock and vibrations.
Eventually replaced by Beogram 1700, Beogram 1902 was an excellent machine overall, many of which are still in use today.
Types:
5711 (1977 - Dec 1978), F 5718 (1977 - Sept 1978)
Sound system Stereo, matrix
Output DIN 8.5 mV /47 kohms
Speeds 33 - 45
Tonearm: radial
Stylus pressure range 0 - 2 g
Automatic record-size: Yes, 17 and 30 cm
Automatic pickup movement Yes
Automatic speed selection Yes
Pickup: MMC 4000
Recommended stylus pressure: 1 g
Stylus: elliptical naked diamond
Radius of curvature: 5 x 17 µm
Wow and flutter, DIN: < +/- 0.06 %
Rumble DIN unweighted: > 43 dB
Rumble DIN weighted: > 63 dB
Speed deviation: < 0.05 %
Speed control range: > +/- 3 %
Tracking error: 0.126°
Lift system: mechanical
Anti-skating: Yes, automatic
Motor: Servo controlled DC
Drive system Flat belt
Turntable: 30 cm / 0.8 kg
Power supply: 220 (110 - 130 - 240) V
Power consumption 8 W
Dimensions: 44 x 8.5 x 33cm
Weight 6 kg
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