TD-316 MkII vs TD318
The TD318 matches the TD-316 MkII on wow & flutter (0.040%), effective mass (12.5 g), platter weight (2.7 kg (6 lbs)), and effective length (232 mm).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$380
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About the TD-316 MkII
The Thorens TD-316 mkII, produced between 1988 and 1991, is a high-quality manual belt-drive turntable known for its superior suspended chassis design that isolates the motor and controls from the platter and tonearm, reducing vibrations. It features a 2.7 kg, 300 mm zinc alloy dynamically balanced platter housed in a solid wood plinth, and a TP-28 resonant free tonearm with removable headshell. The turntable supports 33 and 45 rpm speeds with electronic speed selection via a 2-phase generator. The motor is a low voltage 16-pole synchronous motor. The TD-316 mkII is praised for its solid construction and classical music suitability, though some note a slightly insecure bass response. Dimensions are 440 x 350 x 170 mm, and it weighs 11 kg.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- zinc_alloy
- Platter Weight
- 2.7 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.040%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 232 mm
- Effective Mass
- 12.5 g
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 440 × 170 × 350 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 11 kg (24 lbs)
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