A stylish turntable with outer edge belt drive, built-in PHONO EQ pre-amplifier and digital USB output. adjustable high quality counterweight tonearm by SAEC, with anti skate and detachable head-shell.
Description
Analog Turntable
A new, high-performance standard for belt-drive analog turntables
The TN-3B is a stylish, sleek-looking belt-driven turntable with a built-in MM-type PHONO EQ amplifier and USB digital output.
It employs a new tonearm with knife-edge, pivot-point bearings, co-developed with SAEC, the high-end tonearm manufacturer, for superlative stability and resolution.
The belt-drive mechanism, meanwhile, helps mitigate any unwanted cogging effects (ie fine pulsing) from the operation of the motor, to ensure a precise and smooth platter rotation.
The TN-3B also employs a high-precision NJM8080 op-amp in its in-built Phono EQ amplifier, allowing the user to enjoy the sound of their vinyl records with low distortion and in high quality. In addition, a built-in Analog-to-Digital converter and USB port allow users to digitise their vinyl libraries on their PC/Mac.
The TN-3B delivers a natural and well-balanced sound quality and is quick and easy to set up and start enjoying. We believe it sets a new standard that will satisfy the needs of both audiophiles and ardent record collectors.
Key Features
- Belt-drive mechanism
- 2-speed turntable supporting 33-1/3 and 45 rpm
- Knife-edge, pivot-point tonearm, designed by high-end tonearm manufacturer SAEC
- Aluminum die-cast platter
- Built-in PHONO EQ amplifier compatible with MM-type cartridges
- Hi-fi grade op-amp, NJM8080, used in PHONO EQ stage
- Anti-skating mechanism
- USB digital audio output for digitising records on a PC/Mac
- PHONO/LINE analog output (switchable)
- Gold-plated oxidation-resistant output connectors
- Pre-installed audio-technica AT-VM95E cartridge
- Rigid, high-density MDF plinth with multi-layered lacquer finish
- Shock-absorbing insulating feet
- GND terminal
- RoHS compliant
KNIFE-EDGE, PIVOT-POINT TONE-ARM BEARINGS
In collaboration with SAEC Corporation, a world-famous, high-end tonearm manufacturer, the TN-4D’s tonearm employs a knife-edge, pivot-point bearing. Unlike the case for tonearms with conventional bearings, any fine vertical movements that take place in this tonearm actually help in delivering a more dynamic sound with excellent resolution. The S-shaped tonearm also employs a universal headshell fitting, allowing users to quickly and easily swap cartridges/headshells, and supports a wide range of cartridge weights (from 14 – 23g / 0.5 – 0.8 oz.)
PRECISION ANTI-SKATING AND STYLUS-PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
The static-balanced, S-shape tone-arm is equipped with a counterweight for precise stylus-pressure adjustment, as well as an anti-skating mechanism for accurate tracking force adjustment, allowing the cartridge to accurately play any quality vinyl disc.
PRE-INSTALLED VM-SERIES CARTRIDGE
An audio-technica AT-VM95E cartridge with an elliptical-shaped stylus tip comes pre-installed on the headshell for convenience. After you’ve opened the box, set up the platter and mounted the headshell on the tonearm, you’ll be ready to enjoy your records.
* Replacement styli should be available at the retail store where you purchased the unit, or via the TEAC On-line store. (TEAC On-line store is available in selected countries.)
* The VM-series cartridge is a MM (Moving Magnet) type design, and is compatible with all conventional MM-type phono EQ amplifiers.
BUILT-IN MM-TYPE PHONO EQ AMPLIFIER
The TN-3B incorporates an MM-type phono EQ amplifier, allowing you to connect the turntable to a conventional amplifier/hi-fi system that lacks a PHONO input. A low distortion, hi-fi-grade op-amp, the NJM8080, is employed to boost the low-level signals from the phono cartridge up to LINE level.
EXTERNAL BELT-DRIVE WITH ALUMINUM DIE-CAST PLATTER
A belt-drive arrangement is employed in order to minimise any motor cogging effects by driving the outer rim of the platter (which has a larger diameter, mass and surface area).
LUXURIOUS, MULTI-LAYER LACQUER PAINT FINISH
All internal components are mounted on a robust and high-density MDF plinth for rigidity and vibration-deadening. Thanks to its sleek and stylish design, the TN-3B looks at home in most domestic environments, creating the perfect setting for listening to vinyl records.
USB DIGITAL OUTPUT FOR DIGITAL ARCHIVING
A USB port on the back panel delivers CD-quality digital audio to your PC/Mac, allowing you to record/archive your analog library in a high quality, digital audio format. Once you have archived your vinyl to digital, it’s a simple matter to listen to them while out and about, via a smartphone/portable audio player, or in your car (by burning them onto a CD-R or transferring them to a memory card/stick).
And to ensure pristine signal transfer, gold-plated PHONO/LINE output terminals are employed to prevent analog audio signals from losing quality as a result of oxidation.
33-1/3 AND 45 RPM 2-SPEED TURNTABLE
The TN-3B supports both 33-1/3 and 45 rpm for LP and EP records. Our insistence on quality engineering can even be seen in the construction of the rotary control for start-up/speed selection, formed of machined aluminium.
INSULATING FEET WITH EXCELLENT SHOCK ABSORPTION
The insulating feet comprise a machined aluminium shell, topped with a rubber cushion that is fixed to the high-density MDF plinth. Thanks to their excellent shock absorption characteristics, the TN-3B is very resistant to acoustic feedback.
HONEYCOMB PATTERNED BOTTOM PANEL
In order to achieve sleek cabinet design without compromising rigidity, the bottom panel is imprinted with a honeycomb pattern that minimises unwanted vibrations.
Specifications
Turntable section
Type Belt-drive
Motor DC Motor
Rotation speed 33-1/3rpm, 45rpm
Wow and flutters less than 0.1%
Signal-to-Noise ratio 67dB (A-weighted,20KHz LPF)
Platter Die-cast aluminium, 30cm diameter
Tonearm section
Type Static-balanced, S-shape with knife-edge bearings
Effective tone-arm length 223mm
Anti-skating mechanism Supported
Stylus pressure range 0 to 5g
Compatible cartridge weight 3.0g to 12g / 14g to 23g (incl. head-shell)
Cartridge section
Type VM-series (Moving Magnet-type)
Output voltage 4.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
Stylus pressure range 1.8g to 2.2g (2.0g recommended)
Cartridge weight 6.1g
Head-shell weight 11g (incl. screws, nuts, and wires)
Stylus life approx. 300 hours (depending on conditions)
Analog outputs
Connectors RCA output x 1 pair (gold-plated)
Output Voltage
PHONO EQ THRU 4.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
PHONO EQ ON 224mV (-13dBV)
USB section
Connector USB B-type (FULL-SPEED) x 1 (DC 5V 500mA supply required)
Sampling frequency 8k / 11.025k / 16 k/ 22.05k / 32k / 44.1k / 48kHz
Bit depth 16-bit
General
Power AC 100V to 240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption less than 1.5W
Standby power less than 0.5W
GND terminal Fitted
Operating temperature range 5. to 35.
Overall dimensions 420 x 117 x 356mm / 16.5” x 4.6” x 14.0” (dust cover closed) 420 x 381 x 402mm / 16.5” x 15.0” x 15.8” (dust cover opened)
Weight approx.5.0Kg / 11.0 lbs.
Additional information
| Brand | Teac |
|---|---|
| Audio Features | |
| Product Colours | Black |
| Turntable Features | Phono / Line-Out, USB Out |
