TD-321 MkII vs TD-320 MkII
The TD-320 MkII's effective length is 232 mm against the TD-321 MkII's 230 mm. Both share wow & flutter (0.035%), platter weight (3.1 kg (7 lbs)), and drive type (Belt).
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The Thorens TD 321 Mk.II is a precision 2-speed belt-drive turntable produced by Thorens, a Swiss manufacturer with over 100 years of experience in turntable design. It features a low voltage 16-pole synchronous motor with electronic speed control via a 2-phase generator, supporting 33 and 45 rpm speeds. The platter is a dynamically balanced 300mm zinc alloy weighing 3.1 kg, designed to minimize wow and flutter (0.035%) and rumble (-72 dB). The TD 321 Mk.II allows mounting of any 9-inch tonearm but does not include automatic stop at the end of the record, unlike its sibling model TD 320 Mk.II. The turntable measures 440 x 350 x 170 mm and weighs approximately 10.5 kg. It is regarded as a culmination of Thorens' development experience, combining high-quality materials and precise tuning for excellent sound reproduction. The unit was manufactured in Switzerland during the mid to late 1980s and is available in mahogany or black finishes. It is a non-automatic, high-fidelity turntable designed for audiophiles seeking quality analog playback.
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