The TD 550 is based on the construction of the TD 350 and like it comes equipped with a suspended chassis and the belt drive around the outer rim of the platter. The player‘s generous dimensions allow the mounting of 12-inch tonearms also. The tonearm platform is made from extremely stiff carbon fibre compound which ensures a very rigid coupling of platter and tonearm. If necessary, the suspended chassis can be conveniently adjusted in height by thumb screws on top of the plinth. The sturdy feet can likewise be adjusted in order to achieve a level position. Owing to its electronically controlled start-up procedure the extremely silent AC synchronous motor will drive the platter to the selected speed within no time. For making signal connections the TD 550 has been equipped with balanced (XLR) as well as unbalanced (RCA) output jacks.

Specification

• Operation: manually
• Drive System: exterior square drive belt
• Motor: electronically controlled AC synchronous motor
• Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 rpm
• Speed Select: electronically
• Platter: 12” / 6.3 kg (aluminium)
• Optional Tonearms:
  • THORENS TP 125 (12”)
  • Ortofon AS-212S (9”)
  • Ortofon AS-309S (12”)
  • SME 309 / 312 (9” / 12”)
  • SME M2-9 / M2-12 (9” / 12”)
  • other tonearms upon request
• Pick-up Cartridge – no
• Anti-skating (Bias): tone arm specific
• Automatic Shut-off – no
• Cable Capacitance: 20 pF
• Power Supply: external mains adaptor (115-230 V / 50-60 Hz depending on type)
• Dimensions: 525 x 190 x 415 mm (W x H x D)
• Weight: 20.0 kg
• Finish (front and platter): chrome, matt black
• Finish (top plate): black piano laquer, mirror finish Makassar ebony
• Finish (side panels): black piano laquer, mirror finish Makassar ebony, black ash, red ash, natural maple
• Scope of Delivery: mains adapter w. power cord, dust cover (acrylic), RCA interconnects, bubble level, tonearm scale, cotton gloves, operating instructions