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Bang & Olufsen Unveils the Beosystem 3000c Dune Grey Edition
6/20/2026, 1:04:31 AM
Luxury Turntable System Combines Restored Vinyl with Modern Streaming
The Beosystem 3000c Dune Grey Edition pairs a fully restored 1985 Beogram 3000 turntable with two Beolab 8 wireless speakers. The turntable retains its lightweight tonearm and tangential tracking design, while the speakers deliver 300 W each, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3 and support for Tidal, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2 and Google Cast. Housed in matte aluminium with dark walnut accents, the system is limited to 100 numbered units, priced at £22,800/$30,000/€27,000 (?DKK 200,000) and available at selected B&O stores from 18 June 2026.
Recreated Classics Programme and Restoration
Bang & Olufsen’s Recreated Classics programme restores iconic products rather than reproducing them. Original 1980s Beogram 3000 turntables are sourced, shipped to the Struer factory and rebuilt by hand with new aluminium panels, a machined walnut back, and a modern cartridge while preserving the tangential tracking tonearm first introduced in 1972. The effort is overseen by Mads Kogsgaard Hansen, Director of Product Circularity, who says the initiative extends the life of exceptional designs for new generations.
Official Company Position
In its briefing, Bang & Olufsen stressed that the Recreated Classics programme honours designs that continue to matter, and that the Beosystem 3000c offers a slower, intentional listening experience built around ritual, presence and emotional connection, while restoring the turntable extends its life for a new generation.
Market Reaction and Criticism
Industry commentary notes that the Dune Grey edition is functionally identical to the previous year’s model, with only a new paint finish, and questions the justification of a $30,000 price for a refurbished 1980s turntable. Critics describe the offering as appealing to a niche of audiophiles who value exclusivity over functional innovation.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Our Recreated Classics programme goes beyond the preservation of nostalgia. It is about honouring the fact that exceptional audio designs continue to matter to people over time. The Beosystem 3000c represents a more intentional way of listening, built around ritual, presence and emotional connection to music” — Mads Kogsgaard Hansen, Director of Product Circularity, Bang & Olufsen
- “By restoring the turntables in Struer and pairing them with modern streaming speakers, we extend their life – and give a new generation the chance to experience what has made them endure for decades.” — Mads Kogsgaard Hansen
- “Photo: Bang & Olufsen Old Turntable, New Coat Just to be clear, the Dune Grey edition is, functionally, last year’s system with a different paint job.” — HiConsumption editorial
What’s Next
Bang & Olufsen has not detailed future Recreated Classics releases, but the limited-edition Beosystem 3000c is slated for immediate sale worldwide.
