Thorens TD 903 Turntable (Black)

THORENS TD 903

THE SUB-CHASSIS TURNTABLE WITHOUT COMPROMISE

EXPERIENCE TRADITION IN ITS ORIGIN

The sub-chassis is made of
triCom, an aluminium/POM composite characterized by excellent damping
properties and high stiffness. Its weight has been optimized for high
performance. To reduce vibrations, the synchronous AC motor is mounted directly
onto the damped sub-chassis. It drives the sub-platter via a machined precision
belt.

The sub-chassis is suspended by
means of three conical springs which can be adjusted from above in order to
achieve uniform tension. The bearing is made of sintered bronze with a Teflon
thrust pad and optimized for smooth running. The steel axle supported therein
provides very low, constant friction and thus presents a uniform load to the
motor. Two of the turntable’s three feet can be levelled from above, which
facilitates setup.

Depending on the model,
different damping architectures, tonearm boards and platters are used. The
design can accommodate a wide variety of 9″ and 10″ tonearms also
from third-party manufacturers.

Features:

Thorens TP92 9” tone arm

Glass platter

Turntable feet with triCom and viscose
foam insert, adjustable

triCom base plate

Technical:

Operation: Manual

Drive: Precision-machined flat
belt (inside)

Motor: Newly developed, fully
electronically controlled and stabilized AC synchronous motor – plinth-mounted
control board, fine speed adjustment of speed

Speeds: 33 1/3, 45 rpm,
electronic

Platter: Aluminium sub-platter,
frosted quartz glass outer platter, 2.7-kg

Damping: Visco/propylene layer
in the spring element

Base plate: MDF

Armboard: MDF

Anti-skating: Magnetic

PSU: External NT 900 electronic
unit, 230/115V, 50/60 Hz

Connection: 2 x RCA unbalanced,
1 earth post, 1 mains terminal

Dimensions: 470 x 380 x 190 mm

Weight: 8,5 kg