There’s a particular flavor of audiophile who looks at a turntable from 1985 and thinks “that, but make it $30,000.” And if anyone knows who that particular person is, it’s the folks at Bang & Olufsen.
Last year, the Danish brand brought its Beogram 3000 back as the recreated Beosystem 3000c, which was paired with a set of modern Beolab 8 speakers. Now it returns in a new “Dune Grey” finish, and while the colorway is the whole story here – it’s certainly a beautiful one.
Old Turntable, New Coat
Just to be clear, the Dune Grey edition is, functionally, last year’s system with a different paint job. Same turntable, same speakers, same $30,000.
That said, it’s a very good paint job. The matte aluminum now carries a warm bronze cast against dark walnut, a palette B&O credits to the Nordic coastline.
The Recreated Classics Angle
What you’re actually paying for is the restoration. B&O doesn’t build new 3000c turntables. It sources original Beogram 3000 units from the ’80s, ships them to Struer, Denmark, and rebuilds them by hand with a machined walnut back cover, new aluminum panels, and a modern cartridge.
The headline trick is the tangential tonearm, a design B&O first pioneered in 1972. Instead of swinging in an arc like most record players, it tracks straight across the groove and creeps inward as the record spins.
Vinyl Meets Spotify
Now, the Beolab 8 speakers do the heavy lifting on the modern side. They handle Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3 and stream from AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Google Cast, and Tidal, so you can spin a record one minute and queue a playlist the next.
Spec Sheet
System: Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 3000c (Dune Grey Edition)
Turntable: Beogram 3000c (restored 1985 Beogram 3000)
Tonearm: Electronically controlled tangential tracking
Speakers: 2x Beolab 8 wireless
Amplification: 300W per speaker (50W tweeter, 50W mid, 200W woofer)
Frequency Range: 28 Hz to 23 kHz
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Google Cast, Tidal Connect
Materials: Aluminum, walnut, polymer
Turntable Weight: 11.7 lbs
Finish: Dune Grey aluminum / dark walnut
Limited Edition: Yes, 100 units
Pricing & Availability
The Beosystem 3000c Dune Grey Edition is available now at select B&O stores worldwide, priced at $30,000, the same as the original finish. Only 100 will be made, each individually numbered, engraved, and delivered with a certificate of authenticity. Head over to Bang & Olufsen’s website to find the nearest store.
Recap
Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 3000c Dune Grey Edition
B&O gives its recreated 1985 Beogram 3000 turntable a fresh Nordic-inspired finish, paired with modern Beolab 8 streaming speakers. Limited to 100 numbered examples at $30,000.
