Features
| Warranty length | 2 Years |
|---|---|
| Brand | Thorens |
Tech Specs
Tonearm Connections:
- Standard: mini 5-pin DIN (to RCA/XLR)
- Option: soldered to RCA/XLR
Product Description
Thorens TD-907 Turntable features a newly developed, ten-step adjustable pneumatic damping architecture. It features a highly rigid sub-chassis with excellent damping properties thanks to the use of triCom.
Construction
A conical polypropylene membrane under the platter bearing is decoupled from the triCom base via a visco/propylene layer. The air chamber formed under the membrane vents into ten apertures in the base plate which can be opened or closed with a slide.
The weight has been optimized for high performance. To reduce vibrations, the synchronous AC motor is mounted directly onto the damped sub-chassis driving the sub-platter via a machined precision belt.
Suspension
The sub-chassis is suspended by means of three conical springs which can be adjusted from above in order to achieve uniform tension. The bearing is made of sintered bronze with a Teflon thrust pad and optimized for smooth running.
The steel axle supported therein provides very low, constant friction and thus presents a uniform load to the motor. Two of the turntable’s three feet can be leveled from above, which facilitates setup.
Three-part platter
The polished aluminium platter features an acrylic insert that acts as a damping pad for the grooved area of the record.
Tonearm Options
Depending on the model, different damping architectures, tonearm boards and platters are used. The tonearm board is also made of triCom and can be cut for almost any 9" and 10" tonearm at the factory.
Alternative tonearm options upon request: TP-92 OEM I 9" & 10", TP-92 OEM II MiniDIN 5-Pin 9". SME M2 / SME 309 / Ortofon AS 110.
Press Reviews
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'Once damping is applied to the correct amount for room, cartridge, and system, it’s hard not to be impressed by the TD‑907… the damping system dials out many of the idiosyncrasies involved in turntable system building, as well as giving the listener a bit of scope for their own tweaking.' (Hi-Fi Plus Magazine September 2017)
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'The TD-907 was extremely tonally spot on and highly detailed. It’s extremely even-handed, too… This makes the turntable excellent with classical and jazz recordings, as it helps both bring out the spatial properties of the mix and plays musical instruments with a timbral accuracy that is normally the preserve of more expensive and ‘fiddly’ designs.' (Hi-Fi Plus Magazine September 2017)
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'The Thorens presents a sound forward, wide, and deep of the loudspeakers, and even presents some stage height. Given the quality of the recording, this is a vital aspect of performance… On the TD-907 properly damped, everything just snaps into place.' (Hi-Fi Plus Magazine September 2017)
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'Thorens has made a turntable that is more than just a retro special. The TD-907 is a fine design in and of itself, more than worthy of standing alongside many of the company’s classics… Recommended, both as a complete system, and as a turntable platform for a classic arm.' (Hi-Fi Plus Magazine September 2017)
