TEAC - TN-3B-SE Manual Belt-Drive Turntable with Pre-Installed Audio-Technica MM Cartridge - Cherry

A new high-performance standard for belt-drive analog turntablesThe TN-3B-SE is a stylish sleek-looking belt-driven turntable with a built-in MM-type PHONO EQ amplifier. It delivers natural and well-balanced sound quality and is quick and easy to set up and start enjoying. TEAC believes it sets a new standard that will satisfy the needs of both audiophiles and ardent record collectors.Features2-speed belt-drive turntable offering 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speedsKnife-edge pivot-point tonearm designed by high-end tonearm manufacturer SAECStatic-balanced S-shaped tone-arm with pre-installed audio-technica AT-VM95E MM cartridgeDie-cast aluminum platterPHONO/LINE analog outputs (switchable)Built-in PHONO EQ amplifier compatible with MM-type cartridgesHi-fi grade NJM8080 op-amp used in PHONO EQ stageKnife-edge pivot-point tone-arm bearingsThe 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 adjustmentThe 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 cartridgeA 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 open