TN-3B-SE vs Thorens TD 201
The TD 201's wow & flutter is 0.200% against the TN-3B-SE's 0.100% and its output voltage 2.5V RMS against 4.0V RMS. Both share signal-to-noise (67 dB) and output impedance (47000Ω).
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The TEAC TN-3B-SE is a fully manual, two-speed belt-drive analog turntable with an electronically controlled DC motor, die-cast aluminum platter, MDF plinth, built-in switchable MM phono equalizer, and a SAEC-developed S-shaped tonearm using a knife-edge pivot bearing. It includes a pre-mounted Audio-Technica AT-VM95E moving-magnet cartridge, universal headshell, adjustable tracking force, and anti-skating. The model is available in multiple finishes, including black, cherry, and white. TEAC continues to list the TN-3B-SE on its official product and support pages; no reliable evidence indicates that it has been discontinued.
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The TD 201's wow & flutter is 0.200% against the TN-3B-SE's 0.100% and its output voltage 2.5V RMS against 4.0V RMS. Both share signal-to-noise (67 dB) and output impedance (47000Ω).
The DP-300F's signal-to-noise is 60 dB against the TN-3B-SE's 67 dB and its output voltage 2.5V RMS against 4.0V RMS. Both share wow & flutter (0.100%) and output impedance (47000Ω).
The Alva ST's wow & flutter is 0.120% against the TN-3B-SE's 0.100%, its signal-to-noise 90 dB against 67 dB, and its output voltage 0.3V RMS against 4.0V RMS. Both share drive type (Belt).
The TN-4D-SE matches the TN-3B-SE on wow & flutter (0.100%), signal-to-noise (67 dB), output voltage (4.0V RMS), and output impedance (47000Ω).
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