TEAC TN-3B-SE High-Performance Belt-Driven Turntable - Black

Knife-edge, pivot-point tone-arm bearings

In collaboration with SAEC Corporation, a world-famous, high-end tonearm manufacturer, the TN-3B's tone-arm employs a knife-edge, pivot-point bearing. Unlike the case for tonearms with conventional bearings, any fine vertical movements that take place in this tonearm actually help in delivering a more dynamic sound with excellent resolution. The S-shaped tone arm also employs a universal head-shell fitting, allowing users to quickly and easily swap cartridges/head-shells, and supports a wide range of cartridge weights (from 14 - 23g / 0.5 - 0.8 oz.)。

Precision anti-skating and stylus-pressure adjustment

The static-balanced, S-shape tone-arm is equipped with a counterweight for precise stylus-pressure adjustment, as well as an anti-skating mechanism for accurate tracking force adjustment, allowing the cartridge to accurately play any quality vinyl disc.

Pre-installed VM-series cartridge

A VM-type cartridge the AT-VM95E manufactured by audio-technica exclusive for TEAC with an elliptical-shaped stylus tip comes pre-installed on the head-shell for convenience. After you’ve opened the box, set up the platter and mounted the head-shell on the tonearm, you'll be ready to enjoy your records.
* The VM-series cartridge is a MM (Moving Magnet) type design and is compatible with all conventional MM-type phono EQ amplifiers.

Built-in MM-type phono EQ amplifier

The TN-3B-SE incorporates an MM-type phono EQ amplifier, allowing you to connect the turntable to a conventional amplifier/hi-fi system that lacks a PHONO input. A low distortion, hi-fi-grade op-amp, the NJM8080, is employed to boost the low-level signals from the phono cartridge up to LINE level.

External belt drive with an aluminium die-cast platter

A belt-drive arrangement is employed in order to minimise any motor-cogging effects by driving the outer rim of the platter (which has a larger diameter, mass and surface area).

Luxurious, multi-layer lacquer paint finish

All internal components are mounted on a robust and high-density MDF plinth for rigidity and vibration-deadening. Thanks to its sleek and stylish design, the TN-3B looks at home in most domestic environments, creating the perfect setting for listening to vinyl records.

33-⅓ and 45 rpm 2-speed turntable

The TN-3B-SE supports both 33-⅓ and 45 rpm for LP and EP records. Our insistence on quality engineering can even be seen in the construction of the rotary control for start-up/speed selection, formed of machined aluminium.

Insulating feet with excellent shock absorption

The insulating feet comprise a machined aluminium shell, topped with a rubber cushion that is fixed to the high-density MDF plinth. Thanks to their excellent shock absorption characteristics, the TN-3B-SE is very resistant to acoustic feedback.

Honeycomb patterned bottom panel

In order to achieve a sleek cabinet design without compromising rigidity, the bottom panel is imprinted with a honeycomb pattern that minimises unwanted vibrations.

Specifications:

Turntable Section:

• Type: Belt-drive (External drive)
• Motor: DC Motor
• Rotation Speeds: 33-⅓ rpm, 45 rpm
• Wow-and-Flutters: 0.1% or less
• S/N Ratio: 67dB (A-weighted, 20kHz LPF)

Turntable (Platter):

• Material: Aluminum Die-cast
• Diameter: 30cm

Tone-arm Section:

• Type: S-shape, Static-balanced
• Effective Length: 223mm
• Needle Pressure Range: 0g to 5.0g
• Compatible Cartridge Weight: 3.0g to 12.0g (14g to 23g including Head-shell)

Cartridge Section:

• Type: MM-type
• Output Voltage: 4.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
• Needle Pressure: 1.8 to 2.2g (2.0g recommended)
• Weight: 6.1g
• Head-shell Weight: 11g (including screws, nuts, and wires)
• Compatible Stylus: AT-VMN95E (*Average stylus life: approx. 300 hours.)

Analogue Outputs:

• Connector: RCA Pin jack × 1 pair (Gold-plated)

Output Voltage:

• PHONO: 4.0mV (1kHz)
• LINE: 224mV (–13dBV)

Operating Power:

• AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 1.5W
• Standby Power: 0.5W

Overall Dimensions (W×H×D):

• 420 × 117 × 356 mm / 16.5" × 4.6" × 14.0" (including protrusions)

Weight:

• Approx. 5.0kg / 11.0 lbs.

Included Accessories:

• Felt Mat
• EP Adapter
• Counter Weight
• Head-shell (AT-VM95E installed)
• Platter
• Dust Cover
• Hinges × 2
• RCA Audio cable with GND terminal
• AC Adapter (GPE053A-V120050)
• Owner's Manual (including Warranty Card)