Thorens is known to offer the some of the best analog music devices and has been in the business of building handcrafted music boxes for more than a century. The TD-700is a throwback to the old music boxes but built to display modern design sensibilities and using high-tech materials. The platter of this turntable is made from acrylic and is driven by a precision belt. Special damper feet ensure that external vibrations are absorbed and unwanted automatism is avoided.
The turntable is fitted with a Thorens TP42 tonearm and an Audio Technica AT95e moving-magnet cartridge. It is easy to setup, all that is required is adjusting the tonearm, one connection to power and another to an amplifier. The TD-700 delivers a faithful representation of music be it classical, jazz, rock, or pop. For even better performance you can consider substituting the AT95e cartridge with the Goldring 1042. At $1495, this turntable is a tad pricey but it does turn in a very respectable performance. It is available in four colors - red, silver, blue, and black.
Thorens TD-700 Turntable Specifications:
- Drive system: Thorens belt drive (beneath platter)
- Motor: electronically controlled AC synchronous motor
- Speeds: 33 1/3, 45
- Speed Selection: electronic
- Turntable platter: Acrylic, 12.0 ” (300 mm) / 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)
- Tonearm: Thorens TP 42
- w/AT 95 E cartridge mounted
- Anti skating: magnetic
- Capacitance of signal leads: 160pF
- Power Supply: country specified mains adapter
- Dimensions: 18.3 x 5.7 x 13.8 ” (465 x 145 x 350 mm)
- Weight: 22.3 lbs
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