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THORENS TD148A Fully Automatic Three-Speed Stereo Turntable (Black)

BH #THTD148ABLK • MFR #TD148ABK
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THORENS TD148A Fully Automatic Three-Speed Stereo Turntable (Black)
Key Features
  • Plays 33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm Vinyl Records
  • Shellac 78 Playback with Optional Stylus
  • THORENS TP 92 Tonearm
  • THORENS TAS 267 Cartridge
Enjoy your 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm vinyl records with your stereo system, preamp, and the black THORENS TD148A Fully Automatic Three-Speed Stereo Turntable. It uses the THORENS TP 92 tonearm and a glass 11.97" diameter platter. Its RCA output allows you to connect it to nearly any audio system through your preamp. A stylus is also separately available to enable playback of 78 rpm shellac records.
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THORENS TD 148 A Overview

Enjoy your 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm vinyl records with your stereo system, preamp, and the black THORENS TD148A Fully Automatic Three-Speed Stereo Turntable. It uses the THORENS TP 92 tonearm and a glass 11.97" diameter platter. Its RCA output allows you to connect it to nearly any audio system through your preamp. A stylus is also separately available to enable playback of 78 rpm shellac records.

  • Fully automatic operation
  • Polished belt
  • Floating chassis design
  • Glass platter with guide
  • Optional stylus for 78 rpm shellac records available separately

THORENS TD 148 A Specs

Turntable
Speeds
33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm
Drive Method
Belt-Drive
Motor
Electronically Controlled DC Motor
Operation
Fully Automatic
Wow and Flutter
DIN: ±0.07%
WRMS: 0.04%
Signal to Noise Ratio
DIN 45 500, Rumble Unweighted: 46 dB
DIN 45 500, Rumble Weighted: 72 dB
Platter Diameter
11.97" / 304 mm
Turntable Platter
Material: Glass
Output
1 x Stereo RCA Pair with Ground Screw
Tonearm
Tonearm Type
THORENS TP 92
Effective Arm Length
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Offset Angle
26°
Tracking Angle Error
Tangential: 0.15°/cm Radius
Overhang
0.77" / 19.5 mm
Tracking Force
1.5 g / mN
Tracking Ability
315 Hz: 80 µm
Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge Type
THORENS TAS 267
Compatible with the Audio Technica AT 95E
Frequency Range
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Output Voltage
3.5 mV / 5 cms-1 / 1 kHz
Capacitance
Tonearm Leads and Audio Cables: 160 pF
Stylus Type
Elliptical, 0.4 x 0.7 µm
Weight
5.7 g
Physical Specifications
Power Requirements
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
1.5 W
Dimensions
17.32 x 1.69 x 14.17" / 440 x 119 x 360 mm
Weight
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight
22.815 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
21 x 19.1 x 9.2"

THORENS TD 148 A Reviews

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This turntable includes the 45 RPM adapter for ...

This turntable includes the 45 RPM adapter for use with records of 17 cm in diameter ?
Asked by: Jesus
Yes it should be compatible with 17cm records.
Answered by: Bennie
Date published: 2020-06-16

I noticed in the manual they make no mention of ...

I noticed in the manual they make no mention of leveling the unit... are the feet adjustable?
Asked by: Clark
Best to level the furniture that this TT is set upon.
Answered by: Mark
Date published: 2020-12-09

Does the base/plinth on the model TD 148A you ...

Does the base/plinth on the model TD 148A you stock have the lighter shade of wood or the newer, darker walnut plinth with the Thorens logo on front?
Asked by: Ralph
Photo shows logo/
Answered by: james
Date published: 2021-04-14

Does it have a phono stage (preamp) included?

Does it have a phono stage (preamp) included?
Asked by: Leopoldo
No. Per the product description: Its RCA output allows you to connect it to nearly any audio system through your preamp.
Answered by: james
Date published: 2020-10-30

Is the base/plinth the shade of wood shown on ...

Is the base/plinth the shade of wood shown on your website or is it the newer, darker walnut with the Thorens logo on front?
Asked by: Ralph
The base color and design would reflect the latest version available from Thorens.
Answered by: Steve
Date published: 2021-04-12

Is the revolution speed fully adjustable?

Is the revolution speed fully adjustable?
Asked by: Steve
There are no speed/pitch adjustment controls
Answered by: Mark
Date published: 2020-05-14
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