TP 92 vs Origin Live Encounter Mk3c
The Encounter Mk3c's effective mass is 12.5 g against the TP 92's 21 g, its effective length 239 mm against 232.8 mm, and its weight 0.5 kg (1 lbs) against 0.465 kg (1 lbs).
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TP 92
ThorensAnalogTonearms
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,399
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About the TP 92
The Thorens TP 92 is a precision tonearm developed alongside the TD 309 turntable for optimal compatibility. It uses a cardanic bearing design with a high-precision Japanese horizontal ball bearing and a specially developed oil, while the counterweight is decoupled by rubber rings and aligned with the stylus plane for stability. The tonearm tube is made from high-quality cold-forged aluminium, the headshell is aluminium, and the arm offers adjustable overhang, azimuth, and VTA. Anti-skating is implemented with two ferrite magnets. Thorens lists the TP 92 in 9-, 10-, and 12-inch versions, with OEM I and OEM II configurations; the OEM II version uses a Mini DIN 5-pin connection. Pricing in the 2019 Thorens retail list starts at €990 for the 9-inch OEM I version and goes up to €1,355 for the 12-inch OEM II version, with the 10-inch OEM II listed at €1,145.
Specifications
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 232.8 mm
- Effective Mass
- 21 g
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.465 kg (1 lbs)
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