THORENS TD 320

Pre owned. In good condition, showing signs of wear. Equipped with a Goldring E3 cartridge. Original packaging not included.

The Thorens TD-320 stands at the top of the 300 series and is regarded as one of the most appreciated turntables among analog hi-fi enthusiasts. It is known for its meticulous construction, elegant design, and engineering aimed at delivering stable, precise playback free from interference. Its controlled suspension continuously isolates the system from vibrations, while the heavy seven-pound non-resonant platter ensures smooth and silent rotation. The turntable features a high-precision tonearm designed to follow the groove with lightness and accuracy, supported by a magnetic anti-skating system. Electronic cueing and automatic shut-off complete the user experience, ensuring seamless, reliable operation.

Technical specifications:

• Drive method: one-step belt drive
• Motor: low-voltage 16-pole synchronous motor
• Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm
• Speed control: 2-phase generator
• Platter: 3.1 kg; 300 mm; zinc alloy; dynamically balanced
• Wow & flutter: 0.035%
• Rumble: –72 dB
• Tonearm effective length: 232 mm
• Effective mass: 7.5 g
• Overhang: 16.4 mm
• Offset angle: 23°
• Dimensions: 440 × 350 × 170 mm
• Weight: 11 kg

Goldring E3 technical specifications:

• Cantilever: aluminium
• Stylus: elliptical profile; 0.3 × 0.7 mil tip radius
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Channel balance: 1.5 dB at 1 kHz
• Channel separation: >20 dB at 1 kHz
• Sensitivity: 3.5 mV (1 kHz @ 5 cm/sec)
• Static compliance: 20 mm/N
• Vertical tracking angle: 20°
• Load resistance: 47 kΩ
• Load capacitance: 100 – 200 pF
• Internal inductance: 400 mH
• Internal resistance: 410 Ω
• Cartridge mass: 6.9 g
• Fixing centres: 12.7 mm (0.5”)
• Tracking force: 1.5 – 2.5 g (recommended 2.0 g)