Thorens TD700 - A Modern Take on a Classic Turntable

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. At
$1495, this turntable is a tad pricey but it does turn in a very
respectable performance. 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)