TP-90 vs Alphason HR-100S
The HR-100S's effective mass is 11 g against the TP-90's 17 g and its effective length 229 mm against 210 mm.
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TP-90
ThorensAnalogTonearmsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$540
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About the TP-90
The Thorens TP-90 tonearm is based on the tried-and-tested TP 92 model and features ultra-low-friction, high-performance Japanese bearings along with an innovative zero-stiction anti-bias system. The arm tube is made from rolled aluminium damped with RMR (reduced-modal-resonance) technology, and it includes a double-decoupled stainless-steel counterweight. The tonearm allows user adjustments for height (VTA), azimuth, and overhang, making it versatile for various cartridge setups. It has an effective mass of approximately 17 grams, making it ideal for most moving coil (MC) cartridges and medium compliance moving magnet (MM) cartridges. The TP-90 was commonly fitted to Thorens' top-tier turntables such as the TD 209 and TD 320 MKII, contributing to their high replay quality. It is highly regarded among audiophiles for its sound performance and build quality.
Specifications
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 210 mm
- Effective Mass
- 17 g
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions