{"product_id":"thorens-td-135-turntable-btd-12s-tonearm","title":"Thorens TD-135 Turntable \/ BTD-12S Tonearm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a classic turntable from (at that time) Swiss company Thorens. The TD 135 is a belt-plus-idler drive unit that comes complete with the BTD-12S tonearm and is housed in a custom built plinth that comes in good fully working condition. A little bit of TLC and a new plinth would absolutely transform this well regarded combination. It will be professionally packaged and comes with our usual three month warranty.\u003cbr\u003e\nThorens Said….\u003cbr\u003e\nTD-135 Turntable\u003cbr\u003e\nThorens engineers selected every feature of this integral combination to realise, in a single compact unit, the tremendous potentialities of modern stereo cartridges of highest lateral and vertical compliance.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Thorens TD-135 is a precision transcription turntable designed to function, for peak performance, solely with the Thorens BTD-12S professional tonearm. While the BTD-12S tone arm is offered as a separate unit the TD-135 is never sold separately. Exceeding NAB standard for rumble. wow and flutter, the 4-speed TD-135 features the same\u003cbr\u003e\nbelt-plus-idler drive, the same heavy, 12” non-magnetic turntable, and motor, the same variable speed control, and the same quality, precision and Swiss craftsmanship that have made other Thorens turntables famous for peerless performance.\u003cbr\u003e\nNo other integrated unit approaches the professional standard of the TD-135 – BTD-12S combination.\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\n12-inch, heavy, non-magnetic table for speed stability\u003cbr\u003e\nVariable speed control (± 3%) made possible by an exclusive and patented eddy-current brake system\u003cbr\u003e\n4 speeds plus automatic shut-off\u003cbr\u003e\nIdler wheel and belt drive for double motor isolation\u003cbr\u003e\nDrive assembly disengaged from idler wheel when switched to OFF position\u003cbr\u003e\nExceeds NAB specifications for rumble, wow and flutter\u003cbr\u003e\nOperates at any voltage from 100\/250 volts, 50\/60 cycles AC\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: 15” wide by 12” deep; extends only 2½” below panel, 3” above.\u003cbr\u003e\nBTD-12S Tonearm\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Thorens BTD-12S tonearm is a classic example of Swiss craftsmanship. Designed for lowest possible inertia and friction, in both horizontal and vertical planes, the BTD-12S is ideal for pickup cartridges of the highest lateral and vertical compliance. The low inertia minimises force on the stylus from ,warped and off-centre records assures positive contact between stylus and record groove, and reduces distortion as well as record and stylus wear to a minimum. Despite its very compact size, the BTD-12S has less tracking error than many 16” arms (only 0.5° per inch). Special pivot design eliminates another source of distortion found in ordinary) arms by keeping stylus perpendicular to the record at all times. The knob adjustment for stylus force (calibrated in grams) and the record saving, stylus saving are unequalled for convenience.\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions And Geometry:\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall length: 12⅝”\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 5⅝” overall; 1⅛” max. above playing surface\u003cbr\u003e\nDistance, pivot to table centre: 7½”\u003cbr\u003e\nOptimum stylus overhang: 11\/16”\u003cbr\u003e\nRange of overhang adjustment: ½”\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight adjustment range: 1⅝”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2ndhandhifi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50986339074389,"sku":"25410","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1094\/5365\/files\/IMG_5740-scaled.jpg?v=1750868315","url":"https:\/\/2ndhandhifi.co.uk\/products\/thorens-td-135-turntable-btd-12s-tonearm","provider":"2ndhandhifi.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}