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THORENS TD240-2 Fully Automatic Three-Speed Stereo Turntable (Walnut)

BH #THTD240W • MFR #TD240W
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THORENS TD240-2 Fully Automatic Three-Speed Stereo Turntable (Walnut)
Key Features
  • Plays 33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm Vinyl Records
  • Shellac 78 Playback with Optional Stylus
  • THORENS TP 19-1 Tonearm
  • THORENS TAS 267 Cartridge
Enjoy your 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm vinyl records with your compatible stereo system and the walnut THORENS TD240-2 Fully Automatic Three-Speed Stereo Turntable. It features an 8.31" tonearm and a non-magnetic 11.97" diameter aluminum platter. Its RCA output allows you to connect it to nearly any audio system via a preamp. The solid wood plinth is designed to enhance the stability of the unit. A stylus is also separately available to enable playback of 78 rpm shellac records.
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THORENS TD 240-2 Overview

Enjoy your 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm vinyl records with your compatible stereo system and the walnut THORENS TD240-2 Fully Automatic Three-Speed Stereo Turntable. It features an 8.31" tonearm and a non-magnetic 11.97" diameter aluminum platter. Its RCA output allows you to connect it to nearly any audio system via a preamp. The solid wood plinth is designed to enhance the stability of the unit. A stylus is also separately available to enable playback of 78 rpm shellac records.

  • Fully automatic operation
  • Electronic speed selection
  • Spring anti-skating (bias, adjustable)
  • Mechanical automatic shut-off
  • Solid wooden plinth
  • Structured enamel finish
  • Optional stylus for 78 rpm shellac records available separately

THORENS TD 240-2 Specs

Turntable
Speeds
33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm
Drive Method
Internal Flat 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
Weight: 1.54 lb / 700 g
Material: Aluminum, Non-Magnetic
Output
1 x Stereo RCA Pair
Tonearm
Tonearm Type
THORENS TP 19-1
Effective Arm Length
8.31" / 211 mm
Offset Angle
26°
Tracking Angle Error
Tangential: 0.15°/cm Radius
Overhang
0.77" / 19.5 mm
Tracking Force
1.5 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
16.93 x 5.12 x 14.37" / 430 x 130 x 365 mm
Weight
14.11 lb / 6.4 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
15.98 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.8 x 19 x 8.8"

THORENS TD 240-2 Reviews

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How long does it take to change out Shellac 78 ...

How long does it take to change out Shellac 78 Playback with Optional Stylus?
Asked by: Dennis
No longer than changing out a regular cartridge. The adapter snaps on to the At-95e cartridge.
Answered by: Bennie
Date published: 2020-06-19
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