The TD 318
is the logical conclusion of the realisation of the experience that Thorens
have made with the development of the world acknowledged "Reference"
and "Prestige" turntables, combined with more than 100 years of
tradition in the reproduction of music. The Thorens TD 318 - a concept with
future.
Features:
Servo
controlled electronic Thorens belt driverESONANCE ABSORBING mdf CHASSIS
Clean and
uncoloured sound
Design of
lasting elegance
Sound
improving platter mat
Easily
adjustable suspension
Spring-loaded
lid hinge
The Thorens
belt-drive
The
Thorens-motor drives the turntable platter by means of a rubber belt. The
natural elasticity of the belt prevents most motor vibrations from reaching the
plater and, therefore, the pick-up stylus. In more than 20 years of continuous
development, Thorens has reduced the very few disadvantages of belt drive to an
absolute minimum and has brought it to a level of technical perfection which is
not approached by any other system known today. A particular development is the
Thorens acceleration clutch, which prevents the belt from stretching, thus
reducing the starting time and eliminating chassis vibration.
Because of
the high performance required by desceming listeners, Thorens has decided to
retain its own unique belt drive system as long no better drive system is
developed in Thorens laboratories or elsewhere.
The Thorens
Floating Suspension
Every
turntable must be damped by a suspension system to prevent the sensitive
pick-up from enviromental vibration and from acoustic feedback. If the springs
are placed between motor and turntable platter, they than fulfill the
additional requirement of decoupling motor vibrations almost completely from
the turntable and the pick-up system.
Chassis 1
carries the motor and controls. Chassis 2 which is isolated by three easily
adjustable leaf springs carries the platter and tone arm. The chassis of the
318 is made of amedite material which absorbs resonances resulting in cleaner
and more precise sound.
Specifications
mean very little to how good a turntable sounds. The selection of the
appropriate materials, the individual tuning, and the harmonisation of all the
components are decisive in determining the sound quality.
Thorens have
been involved in the production of turntables since the existance of records.
Specifications
TD 318
Drive
System: 1 speed belt drive
Motor: Low voltage 16 pole synchronous motor, with
slip cloutch for instantaneous start.
Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 RPM, electronic speed selection
Motor Speed
Control: 2 phase generator for
synchronous control
Turntable
Platter: 2,7 kg zinc alloy, dynamically
balanced
Platter
Diameter: 300 mm (12")
Wow and
Flutter (DIN 45507): ≤ 0,04%
Rumble
unweighted (DIN 45539): > 50 dB
Rumble
weighted (DIN 455539): > 70 dB
Power
Requirements: 17 V max. 140 mA
Mains
Voltage: may be connected to any line
voltage and frequency using the appropiate Thorens AC adapter
Power
Consumption: 5 Watt
Dimensions
(W x H x D): 440 x 170 x 350 mm (cover
closed)
Height with
cover open: 430 mm
Weight: 10,5 kg