Description
TEAC TN-550 Series Belt-Drive Turntable Black Trade-In
The TN-550 is a flagship turntable designed with the concept of combining high style with excellent performance as an analog turntable. The TN-550 provides virtue of analog sound in the highest standard for audiophile who have loved it for decades, and entry-level users who have just begun to have a real interest.
The cabinet combines artificial marble with high-density MDF in a two-layer sandwich structure (Dual-material Chassis). In addition to assuring a high feedback margin, this design realizes clear sound by abating the inherent resonant frequencies of different materials by combining them. The power train employs a belt drive with an automatic rotation adjustment mechanism (Platter Rotation Speed Servo System, or "PRS3") designed by TEAC. Changes in the platter rotation speed are immediately detected by an optical sensor and used as feedback for the motor speed. This allows high-precision rotation speed that can compete with heavyweight-class belt drive and direct drive systems, while allowing a sleek and stylish cabinet design.
Features & Specifications
| Type | Belt-drive |
| Motor | DC Motor with RPS3 (Platter Rotation Speed Servo System) technology |
| Rotation speed | 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm |
| Rotation speed deviation | ±0.05% (33 1/3 rpm) |
| Wow-and-Flutters | 0.1% |
| Signal-to-Noise ratio | 67dB or higher (A-weighted, 20kHz LPF) |
| Platter material | Clear Acrylic |
| Platter dimensions | Diameter: 300mm, Thickness: 16mm |
| Platter weight | approx. 1.4kg / 3.1 lbs. |
| Tone-arm section | |
| Type | Static-balanced S-shaped, Height adjustable |
| Effective arm length | 223mm |
| Overhang | 18mm |
| Tracking Error | 3° or less |
| Needle pressure range | 0 to 5g |
| Compatible cartridge weight | 15 to 23g (incl. Head-shell) |
| Anti-skating adjustment | Yes |
| Cartridge section | |
| Type | MM-type (autio-technica AT100E equivalent, factory installed) |
| Output voltage | 4.5mV (±3dB) |
| Suggested needle pressure | 1.4g ±0.4g |
| Cartridge weight | 6.5g ±0.2g |
| Head-shell weight | 11g (incl. screws, nuts, and wires) |
Warranty
90 Day acX Warranty
