Description
TEAC TN-3B-SE Manual Belt-Drive Turntable
The TN-3B-SE is a stylish, sleek-looking belt-driven turntable with a built-in MM-type PHONO EQ amplifier.
It employs a new tonearm with a knife-edge, pivot-point bearings, collaborated 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-SE also employs a VM-type cartridge the AT-VM95E manufactured by Audio-Technica and 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.
The TN-3B-SE delivers 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.
Knife-edge, pivot-point tone-arm bearings
The TN-3B-SE’s tone-arm from SAEC employs a knife-edge, pivot-point bearing. Unlike the case for tonearms with conventional bearings, any fine vertical movements that take place in this tone-arm actually help in delivering a more dynamic sound with excellent resolution. The S-shaped tone-arm also employs a universal head-shell fitting, allowing users to quickly and easily swap cartridges/head-shells, 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
A VM-type cartridge the AT-VM95E manufactured by audio-Technica with an elliptical-shaped stylus tip comes pre-installed on the head-shell for convenience. After you’ve opened the box, set up the platter, and mounted the head-shell on the tonearm, you’ll be ready to enjoy your records.
* Replacement stylis should be available at the retail store where you purchased the unit, or via the TEAC Online 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-SE 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 an aluminum die-cast platter
A belt-drive arrangement is employed in order to minimize 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-SE looks at home in most domestic environments, creating the perfect setting for listening to vinyl records.
2-speed turntable for 33-⅓ and 45 rpm
The TN-3B-SE supports 33-⅓ 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 aluminum.
Insulating feet with excellent shock absorption
The insulating feet comprise a machined aluminum 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-SE is very resistant to acoustic feedback.
Honeycomb patterned bottom panel
In order to achieve a sleek cabinet design without compromising rigidity, the bottom panel is imprinted with a honeycomb pattern that minimizes unwanted vibrations.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
- Felt Mat
- EP Adapter
- Counter Weight
- Head-shell (AT-VM95E installed)
- Platter
- Dust Cover
- Hinges × 2
- RCA Audio cable with GND terminal
- AC Adapter (GPE053A-V120050)
- Owner’s Manual (including Warranty Card)
SPECIFICATIONS
| Turntable section | |
| Type | Belt-drive (External drive) |
| Motor | DC Motor |
| Rotation Speeds | 33-⅓ rpm, 45 rpm |
| Wow-and-Flutters | 0.1% or less |
| S/N Ratio | 67dB (A-weighted, 20kHz LPF) |
| Turntable (Platter) | |
| Material | Aluminum Die-cast |
| Diameter | 30cm |
| Tone-arm section | |
| Type | S-shape, Static-balanced |
| Effective Length | 223mm |
| Needle Pressure Range | 0g to 5.0g |
| Compatible Cartridge Weight | 3.0g to 12.0g 14g to 23g (including Head-shell) |
| Cartridge section | |
| Type | MM-type |
| Output Voltage | 4.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.) |
| Needle Pressure | 1.8 to 2.2g (2.0g recommended) |
| Weight | 6.1g |
| Head-shell weight | 11g (including screws, nuts, and wires) |
| Compatible Stylus | AT-VMN95E * Average stylus life: approx. 300 hours. |
| Analog Outputs | |
| Connector | RCA Pin jack × 1 pair (Gold-plated) |
| Output Voltage | |
| PHONO | 4.0mV (1kHz) |
| LINE | 224mV (–13dBV) |
| Audio Format | PCM, 8k/11.025k/16k/22.5k/32k/44.1k/48kHz, 16bit |
| Operating Power | AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 1.5W |
| Standby Power | 0.5W |
| Overall Dimensions (W×H×D) | 420 × 117 × 356 mm / 16.5″ × 4.6″ × 14.0″ (including protrusions) |
| Weight | approx. 5.0kg / 11.0 lbs. |
