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Thorens Turntable: TD 800
The Thorens silent run bearing is made of 2 sinter bushes with a polished stainless steel axle running inside. The tungsten ball at the end is running on a self lubricating and absolutely maintenance free bearing point.
The low noise AC-motor is supplied from an electronic motor drive unit. The output signal is generated completely independent from the mains power. With this you get much better wow/flutter and virtually no distortion from the mains power source.
The platter is made of aluminium with a damping coating on the back side. To avoid any vibration it is belt driven. The new TD 800 comes with a Thorens TP 250 mounted.
Stereophile 2/04 Review
"One step down the Thorens line from the 850 is the 800, which uses the same feet, bearing and motor drive. The plinth is the top section of the 850, less the steel plate and lower section. The 800's platter is a lighter (6 lbs.), thinner version of the 850's, and the arm is the Thorens TP250. That brings the weight down to a dietetic 17.6 lbs from the 850's 46 lbs...the Thorens 800 includes electronic speed control - its platter is able to run at precisely 33 1/3. That counts for something!"
Specifications:
Drive system Thorens belt drive
Motor electronically regulated AC synchronous motor
Playback speeds 33 rpm 45 rpm
Speed select electronical
Turntable platter 11.8 " (300 mm) / 6.5 lbs (3.0 kg) non magnetic
Tone arm Thorens TP 250
Anti-skating magnetic
Operation manual
Switch off/lift none
Signal lead capacitance 120 pF
Power supply electronically regulated power supply
Dimensions (W x H x D) 16.5 x 4.3 x 13.0 " (420 x 110 x 330 mm)
Weight 17.5 lbs (8.0 kg)
Color available aluminium silver, black
Power Supply of Thorens TD 800
Rear View of Black Thorens TD 800
Side View of Black Thorens TD 800
Rear View of Black Thorens TD 800
Front View of Black Thorens TD 800
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