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Thorens's TD190-2B
Turntables by Thorens
Manufacturer's Description:
“…Comparing the Thorens to the $200-less-expensive Music Hall MMF-2.1LE was enlightening. While the performance of the Music Hall is somewhat startling at its price, the Thorens gets the nod for blacker backgrounds, less surface noise, slightly more realistic and richer musical timbres, better speed stability, and wider extension on the frequency extremes. On Paul Desmond’s Summertime {A&M}, the sax on both ‘tables sounded sweet and seductive, but with the Thorens, it sounded airier, with more breath over the reed and more of a sense of ambient space. Also, the plucked strings on the guitar on ‘Samba With Some Barbeque’ had more body while still preserving the leading edges of transients. On Led Zeppelin II {Classic Records/Atlantic} John Paul Jones’ bass is more articulate and richer than with the Music Hall, and Hohn Bonham’s cymbals have more shimmer and natural decay…If you’re looking for the convenience of CDs with the musicality of analog, the Thorens is one of the most cost-effective solutions around.” – Jim Hannon, The Absolute Sound, January 2006, Issue 158
The TD 190 is the epitome of functionality. Forget the technical mumbo jumbo and time-consuming fidgeting, and get to the music. The TD 190 delivers in spades. Includes fully automatic switch-off and lift.
Specifications:
Drive system Thorens precision belt drive
Motor electronically controlled DC motor
Speeds 33 rpm, 45 rpm & 78 rpm
Speed selection electronic
Turntable platter 12.0 " (304 mm) / 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg), non magnetic
Tone arm Thorens TP 19 with OMB 10 cartridge
Anti-skating spring suspended
Automatic fully automatic
Switch off mechanical
Capacitance of signal leads 160 pF
Power supply AC-adapter available for every voltage
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17.3 x 4.7 x 14.2 " (440 x 119 x 360 mm)
Weight 13.3 lbs (6.0 kg)
Finish black