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Thorens TD-280 Turntable & Ortofon 2M Blue Stylus (HighEnd Hi-Fi Product)The Thorens TD-280 has been designed for the discerningbuyer. The TD-280 builds on earlier models like the TD166 and TD160 making full advantage of modern technology:The speed is all electronically controlled as standard withno need to pay for extra power supplies as you might find on Linn LP12 and the likeThe tonearm is a simplified design with a lighter alloys forthe tonearm wand, straightforward central pivot and purposefulcounterweight. So in essence you havethe same build quality and high quality bearings as models like the TD166 andsuperior speed control at both 33 & 45 from high grade Thorensmotors and a solenoid to look after control of the raise/lower onto therecord. Vinyl Engine say this turntableis capable of retrieving analogue signals with great accuracy.This particular model has been fitted with the excellentOrtofon 2M Blue Cartridge and stylus. The stylus on its own is worth 130 minimum. If you include the Ortofon Cartridge it could be worth as much as500 altogether – for the Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge and stylus. To hear this stylus on this turntable isto blow your mind only a few hours use!Dont be fooled from the twaddle from the Hi-Fi press on theThorens TD280 contemporary with its launch, they judged it against some modelsway in excess of its budget sector and the Thorens TD280 Mark II featured herecomes from a long line of heritage Thorens turntables and this model more thanearns its stripes and more besides!Will be well packed and dispatched on a 2 to 3 day signedfor service.A truly superb Thorens TD280 Mk II Turntable is fully tested & working and in combination with theOrtofon 2M Blue Cartridge Stylus makes for a drop-dead awesome combination. Sound quality and audio tone beyond your wildest dreams!TD280 Mk II SpecificationsDrive method: one step belt driveMotor: low voltage, 24-pole synchronous motorSpeeds: 33 and 45rpmSpeed control: 2 phase generatorPlatter: 1.2kg, 300mm, zinc alloy, dynamically balancedWow and flutter: 0.045%Rumble: -70dBTonearm effective length: 232mmEffective mass: 12.5gOverhang: 16.4mmOffset angle: 23 degrees
Dimensions: 440 x 135 x 355mmOrtofon 2m Blue Cartridge & StylusOutput voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. – 5.5 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz – 1.5 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz – 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz – 15 dB
Frequency range at – 3dB – 20-25.000 Hz
Frequency response – 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / – 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force – 80 m
Compliance, dynamic, lateral – 20 m/mN
Stylus type – Nude Elliptical
Stylus tip radius – r/R 8/18 m
Tracking force range – 1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN)
Tracking force, recommended – 1.8 g (18 mN)
Tracking angle – 20
Internal impedance, DC resistance – 1.3 kOhm
Internal inductance – 700 mH
Recommended load resistance – 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance – 150-300 pF
Cartridge colour, body/stylus – Black/Blue
Cartridge weight – 7.2 g
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