TT-S303 vs Thorens TD 201
The TD 201's effective length is 223.6 mm against the TT-S303's 223.5 mm. Both share wow & flutter (0.200%), output (2.5 mV), and tracking force (3.5 g).
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The Yamaha TT-S303 is a belt-driven, manual Hi-Fi turntable designed for vinyl listeners who want a straightforward deck with flexible connection options. It includes a built-in phono EQ amplifier, so it can be connected either to a line-level input or to a conventional phono input, and it uses a static-balanced straight tonearm for stable tracking. Yamaha positions it as a modern, minimalist turntable with a rigid cabinet, low-vibration belt drive, and a high-inertia aluminum platter for smooth playback.
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The TD 201's effective length is 223.6 mm against the TT-S303's 223.5 mm. Both share wow & flutter (0.200%), output (2.5 mV), and tracking force (3.5 g).
The Alva ST's wow & flutter is 0.120% against the TT-S303's 0.200%, its output 3.6 mV against 2.5 mV, its tracking force 2.0 g against 3.5 g, and its effective length 221.5 mm against 223.5 mm.
The TD 204's output is 3.4 mV against the TT-S303's 2.5 mV, its tracking force 1.9 g against 3.5 g, and its effective length 228.6 mm against 223.5 mm. Both share wow & flutter (0.200%).
The Classic's wow & flutter is 0.120% against the TT-S303's 0.200%, its output 3.5 mV against 2.5 mV, and its tracking force 2.0 g against 3.5 g. Both share drive type (Belt).
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