Vintage Two Speed Belt-Drive Suspended Chassis Turntable w/ TP11 Tonearm, DC and Sumiko Rainier Cartridge
All pre-owned product is tested in our service department and have been passed for sale... and comes with a 90 day warranty! This turntable has been completely cleaned and tested to spec.
In very nice condition. Includes TP11 Tonearm, Dustcover, Sumiko Rainier Moving Magnet Cartridge, and Wood base in very nice condition.
Original box and packing are NOT included, so this is LOCAL PICKUP ONLY.
Made in: Switzerland. Years of manufacture: 1972 - 1976
From Thorens: The THORENS TD 165 turntable is a precision instrument with an optimum performances / price ratio. It operates at the two speeds of 33⅛ and 45 rpm and it is driven by a 16 pole low-speed synchronous motor for exact speed. The very slow speed of the rotor (375 rpm/50 Hz, 450 rpm/60 Hz) reduces to a minimum the sources of vibrations of the motor and the long and resilient drive belt acts as a rumble filter between the motor and turntable platter.
The tone arm board and turntable subassembly are solidly linked together sharing a common suspension system which provides excellent isolation from the main chassis supporting the motor. The long and resilient drive belt acts as a filter between motor and turntable.
This principle of construction which has been used successfully by THORENS for several years helps to reduce the 'rumble' to an almost unmeasurable figure. The heavy turntable weighing 7 pounds with its mass distributed for optimum flywheel effectiveness, absorbs the slightest speed variations.
Technical Data Turntable:
Drive system: 16 pole synchronous motor, belt drive
Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
Turntable platter zinc alloy, 12"' (30 cm)diameter
Wow and Flutter 0. 6%, according to DIN 45507
Rumble unweighted :-43dB according to DIN 45539
Rumble weighted:- 65dB according to DIN 45539
Power requirements 110-125 V, 210-240 V AC, convertible
Dimensions with dust cover ;18" × 14"× 5½''
Weight :18 lbs.
Technical Data TP11 Tone arm: The TP 11 integrated tone arm has been designed to reach an excellent longitudinal and lateral balance simultaneously to the adjustment of the stylus force for the cartridge. This latter adjustment is made by means of counter-weights for stylus forces from 0 to 3 g. Vertical precision pivots in combination with a dust proof horizontal ball race result in minimum friction. The magnesium alloy plug-in shell TP 60 combines lowest inertia with maximum rigidity. The stylus overhang is adjustable in order to accommodate any cartridge with standard ½" fixing centers. The TP 11 tone arm also incorporates an antiskating device as well as a lowering actuated by a knob situated on right hand side of the rigid chassis of the unit. Its very simple operation will contribute to the protection of your precious records.
Lenght of the TP 11 tone arm: 230 mm (9.06'')
Stylus overhang; 0.55" adjustable
Lateral tracking error : less than 0.2%/cm of radius
Bearing friction: less than 30 mg in both planes, measured at the stylus tip
