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-700 is 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. 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