Rega Planar 1 VS
Thorens TD 170-1
- Brand - Rega
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20-20000
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 4.2/9.2
- Brand - Thorens
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 22000
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 4.6/8.8
Pros & Cons
Rega Planar 1
VSPros
- The turntable comes with a dust cover and one additional cartridge.
- The set-up is easy even for newbies.
- The sound remains crystal clear at all listening levels.
- You can hook up a subwoofer or amplifier if needed.
Cons
- The unit does not have a built-in preamp.
Thorens TD 170-1
VSPros
- Superior Build Quality
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Stylish Design
- Wide Range of Connectivity Options
Cons
- Higher Price Point
- Manual Operation
Specifications
| Specification | Rega Planar 1 | Thorens TD 170-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | ||
| Output Level | 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec | |
| Gain | ||
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 75 | 68 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20-20000 | 20 - 22000 |
| Features | ||
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover | ||
| Other | has not | |
| Motor | ||
| Drive Method | Belt-Drive | belt |
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.2 | |
| Torque | 4.5 kgf-cm | |
| Speed, Rpm | 33, 45 | 33.3, 45, 78 |
| Platter Type | Plastic | aluminum diecast |
| Stylus | ||
| Model | Rega carbon | Ortofon OM10 |
| Type | MM | moving magnet (MM) |
| Replaceable | ||
| Connections | ||
| Other | has not | |
| Usb | - | |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 4.2/9.2 | 4.6/8.8 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 11.7 x 44.7 x 36/4.6 x 17.6 x 14.2 | 11.9 x 44 x 36/4.3 x 17.3 x 14.1 |
| Controls | ||
| Braking System | electronic | |
| Pitch Variation, % | ||
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | full manual | full automatic |
| Cartridge | ||
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 5 | |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 1,5 | |
| Type | MM | moving magnet (MM) |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | - | td-170-1.pdf |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 5 | 1.5 |
