Thorens TD 240
A fully automatic belt-drive turntable with 3-speed playback and a pre-mounted cartridge.
Overview
The Thorens TD 240 is a fully automatic turntable made by Thorens. It is functionally identical to the Thorens TD 240-2, a model that shows up at multiple retailers and on audio forums. Speed selection is electronic, covering 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records. There is a mechanical automatic shut-off. The cartridge comes pre-installed on an 8.3" aluminum straight tonearm, so the whole thing works as a self-contained vinyl player.
Specifications
| Operation | Fully automatic |
| Speeds | 33-1/3, 45, 78 RPM |
| Speed selection | Electronic |
| Shut-off | Mechanical automatic shut-off |
| Tonearm | TP 19-1 |
| Tonearm description | 8.3" one-piece aluminum straight tonearm |
| Effective Arm Length | 8.31" / 211 mm |
| Offset Angle | 26° |
| Tracking Angle Error | Tangential: 0.15°/cm |
| Cartridge | Pre-mounted Thorens cartridge |
| Dimensions | 440 x 380 x 119 mm (WxHxD) |
| Drive type | Belt-drive |
| Anti-skating | Spring anti-skating (adjustable) |
Reception
The Thorens TD 240-2 is described as a sophisticated, high-quality turntable with an incredible listening experience. Reviewers praise it for being easy to use and well built. Its sonic signature appeals to many audio fans, and for listeners who prefer a solid-state sound, it is considered an ideal vinyl source.
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