TD 201 vs Cambridge Audio Alva ST
The Alva ST's wow & flutter is 0.120% against the TD 201's 0.200%, its output 3.6 mV against 2.5 mV, its signal-to-noise 90 dB against 67 dB, and its effective mass 19.6 g against 10 g.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$349 - $599
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About the TD 201
The Thorens TD 201 is a manually operated, belt-drive turntable aimed at beginners who want a ready-to-use deck. It features the Thorens TP 71 tonearm with a detachable headshell, a solid aluminium platter with damping ring, and a switchable integrated phono preamp for direct connection to amplifiers or active speakers. The deck ships with an Audio-Technica AT3600 cartridge and is designed for simple setup and everyday use.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 67 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 47000Ω
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.200%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- Yes
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
- Output Voltage
- 2.5 mV
- Tracking Force
- 3.5 g
- Impedance
- 47000Ω
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 223.6 mm
- Effective Mass
- 10 g
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 40 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- No
- Loading Options
- 47000Ω
- Adjustable Capacitance
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 420 × 121 × 355 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 3.9 kg (9 lbs)
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