Pioneer PL-990 VS Thorens TD 170-1
Pioneer PL-990
  • Brand - Pioneer
  • Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
  • Manual - pl-990.pdf
Thorens TD 170-1
  • Brand - Thorens
  • Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 22000
  • Manual - td-170-1.pdf

Pros & Cons

Pioneer PL-990

VS

Pros

    • Fully Automatic Operation
    • Built-in Phono Preamp
    • Dual Speeds
    • Offers balanced tonearm design

Cons

    • Limited Connectivity Options

Thorens TD 170-1

VS

Pros

    • Superior Build Quality
    • Excellent Sound Quality
    • Stylish Design
    • Wide Range of Connectivity Options

Cons

    • Higher Price Point
    • Manual Operation

Specifications

Specification Pioneer PL-990 Thorens TD 170-1
Sound
Signal To Noise Ratio, Db 50 68
Frequency Response, Hz 20 - 20000 20 - 22000
Output Level 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Gain
Connections
Other has not has not
Rca 1 1
Stylus
Type moving magnet (MM) moving magnet (MM)
Replaceable
Model PZP1004 Ortofon OM10
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds 2.6/5.8 4.6/8.8
Size, Cm/inches 10 x 42 x 34.2/3.9 x 16.5 x 13.5 11.9 x 44 x 36/4.3 x 17.3 x 14.1
Controls
Braking System electronic electronic
Pitch Variation, %
Pitch Control
Operation Type full automatic full automatic
Cartridge
Supplied Headshell Weight, G 3,5 5
Appropriate Needle Pressure, G 2,5 1,5
Type moving magnet (MM) moving magnet (MM)
Motor
Wow & Flutter (wrms), % 0.25
Torque >4.5 kgf-cm
Speed, Rpm 33.3, 45 33.3, 45, 78
Platter Type aluminum diecast aluminum diecast
Drive Method belt belt
User Manual
Manual pl-990.pdf td-170-1.pdf
Power
Power Consumption, W 2 1.5
Features
Other has not has not
45 Rpm Adapter
Dust Cover

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