Vinyl Turntable Thorens TD 905 anthracite

Overview

In tribute to the legendary TD 150 and TD 160 models from the 60s and 70s, THORENS has completely reimagined the lower sub-chassis concept by developing an ultimate sub-chassis turntable featuring state-of-the-art materials. When developing the new turntable series, the focus was on sound fidelity and dynamics. Of course, we also considered factors such as ease of use, a modern yet classic design, and a variety of accessories – all while maintaining the traditional floating chassis principle.

New Materials

The weight-optimized sub-chassis is made of triCom, an aluminum and POM-based composite material characterized by excellent damping properties and high rigidity. To avoid any vibration, the synchronous AC motor is mounted directly on the damped sub-chassis and connected to the lower platter via a precision drive belt.

New Architecture

The sub-chassis is suspended by three conical springs, adjustable at the top for uniform tension. The flexibility of the sintered bronze main bearing and its Teflon mirror has been optimized. The steel axis inside the bearing generates very low but constant friction, ensuring proper load distribution. Two of the three chassis feet can be leveled from the top, facilitating the turntable’s setup. Depending on the model, different damping systems, mounting plates, and platters are used. The turntable’s special design allows for mounting 9” and 10” tonearms from various manufacturers.

Technical specifications

Operation: Manual
Drive: Precision flat belt drive (internal)
Motor: New electronically regulated stabilized AC synchronous motor
Speeds: 33 1/3, 45 rpm
Speed adjustment: Electronic
Platter:
- Aluminum sub-platter
- 2.7 kg quartz glass platter
Damping: Viscose and polypropylene layer between platter bearing and part of chassis
Bottom plate: triCom
Mounting plate: triCom
Tonearm: THORENS TP 92/9”
Antiskating: Magnetic
Power supply: External NT 900 power supply unit