Thorens - TD240-2 - Automatic Turntable - Black Review
Thorens - TD240-2 - Automatic Turntable - Black Feature
- Thorens precision belt drive
- Operation: Fully automatic
- Playback speeds: 33 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
- Turntable platter 12.0", 1.5 lbs. nonmagnetic aluminum
- Audio Technica AT95E moving magnet cartridge
It's no accident that the Thorens TD 240-2 turntable embraces the aesthetics of the glory days of analog audio. The handsome retro appearance with genuine beechwood veneer or black piano lacquer cleverly reflects the ideal combination of classic mechanical design and technological innovation. Easy to set up and pleasurable to hear, it's a turntable you'll look forward to operating for years to come. Thorens is one of the most recognized names in turntable design and manufacture. The German-based company is renowned around the world for its reliability, sonic qualities, and overall performance. "Unusual in this day and age, the TD 240 is a fully automatic turntable, at the top of a range of Thorens auto decks," reports Steve Harris in his review of the original model TD240 for the March 2008 issue of England's Hi-fi News magazine. The substantial 18.7 lb. chassis of the TD 240-2 with 1.5 lb. nonmagnetic aluminum 12-inch platter provide a stable platform for musical reproduction. The high acoustical damping properties of the chassis suppress mechanical vibration and resonance, keeping them out of the signal chain for exceptional audio purity. The TD 240-2 features an advanced drive system with internal flat-drive belt and electronically controlled DC motor. The suspended chassis contributes to the extraordinary smoothness of the drive system along with the audiophile quality sound. The fully automatic operation adds to the convenience of an electronic speed selector with playback speeds of 33 rpm, 45 rpm, and 78 rpm. Mechanical switch off and cuing give you the extra needed measure of control.
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