Bang & Olufsen Just Made Its Vintage Turntable from the 1980s Even Cooler

The Danish hi-fi icon is breathing new life into its vintage record player from decades ago.

Close-up of a modern turntable's black platter and tonearm assembly on a beige base with a transparent dust cover.

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By Tucker Bowe

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Last year, Bang & Olufsen introduced the Beosystem 3000c.

The vinyl hi-fi system paired the brand’s Beogram 3000c, a restored and modernized version of its 1985-released Beogram 3000 turntable, with its Beolab 8 active speaker system. It cost $30,000.

Since its release, the Danish audio maker has only offered the Beosystem 3000c in one finish: grey aluminum. As of today, it’s giving elite audiophiles a second option.

Modern turntable with transparent cover and two cylindrical speakers with ribbed black fronts and metallic bases. — The Beosystem 3000c combines the company’s Beogram 3000c turntable with a pair of its Beolab 8 active speakers.

Enter Dune Grey

As of today, Bang & Olufsen has introduced the Beosystem 3000c in a new “Dune Grey” finish, which combines soft bronze aluminum with rich dark walnut accents.

“The Beosystem 3000c (Dune Grey Edition) evokes a sense of calm and refinement,” reads the company’s press release. “Inspired by the tones and textures of the Nordic coastline, the system balances warmth and precision in a design that feels as timeless today as it did four decades ago.”

Close-up of a beige and dark wood Beogram 3000c turntable with a black platter and silver trim. — The new Dune Grey edition pairs a matte aluminum body with rich dark walnut details.

Close-up of a beige induction cooktop with a large black circular cooking zone and a small rectangular control panel showing "33" and "45". — The Beogram 3000c is a modernized version of the 1985 Beogram 3000.

Other than the updated look, the Beosystem 3000c remains the same as before.

The Beogram 3000c preserves the Beogram 3000’s original turntable design, but has been elevated with modern craftsmanship and components. This includes a precision-machined solid walnut back cover, a new aluminum control panel, a dust cover, fabric cables and a modern cartridge.

Like the original, the Beogram 3000c has a unique tangential tonearm that stays perfectly perpendicular to the record at all times, but automatically moves inward as the record plays.

Beige turntable with a black semi-circular platter and control buttons labeled "TURN," "LIFT," and "PLAY. — The Beosystem 3000c supports vinyl playback and high-resolution streaming over Wi-Fi.

Beige and dark wood Bang & Olufsen speaker with a round base and a black top panel. — The BeoLab 8 speakers match the Dune Grey finish of the Beogram 3000c turntable. This stereo speaker system costs $7,900 on its own.

Limited to 100

The Beogram 3000c is paired with a matching set of Bang & Olufsen’s wireless speakers, the Beolab 8, which the company released in late 2023 and currently sells for $7,900. The turntable connects to one of the speakers via the included cable, and the two speakers communicate wirelessly (no cable runs between them).

Like many of today’s active speaker systems, the Beolab 8 works in pairs to deliver an exceptional stereo sound. The system supports a wide variety of Wi-Fi streaming options (including AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Google Cast, and Tidal Connect), making it fully functional and versatile even when not playing vinyl.

Beige and black turntable with a clear plastic dust cover open, showing the platter and tonearm. — B&O’s tangential tonearm, which was first featured on the Beogram 4000, stays perfectly perpendicular to the record at all times.

Close-up of a turntable tonearm with a stylus on a black platter with radial grooves. — The Beogram 3000c is an audiophile-grade turntable with a standout tangential tonearm.

As before, the Dune Grey version of the Beosystem 3000c is part of Bang & Olufsen’s Recreated Classics program, which procures vintage Beogram 3000 models and updates them. So B&O isn’t actually making new turntables, but breathing new life into vintage ones.

Naturally, this means the Beosystem 3000c as a whole is very scarce. In fact, only 100 Dune Grey editions will be released. Each system will be individually numbered, uniquely engraved and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Close-up of a modern turntable with a transparent dust cover, black platter, and wood grain accent. — Only 100 sets of the Beogram 3000c in the Dune Grey finish will be sold.

Availability and pricing

The Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 3000c (Dune Grey) costs $30,000, which is the same price as before.

It’s available today in select Bang & Olufsen stores (the company’s website will help you find the one closest to you).

Modern turntable with transparent cover and two matching cylindrical speakers with ribbed black and silver design.

Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 3000c (Dune Grey)

$30,000 at B&O

About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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