Marantz TT42P VS
Thorens TD 170-1
- Brand - Marantz
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 18000
- Manual - tt42p.pdf
- Brand - Thorens
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 22000
- Manual - td-170-1.pdf
Pros & Cons
Marantz TT42P
VSPros
- Easy to set up and install, due to having an internal pre-amp
- The automatic functions work well without any clunky noise.
Cons
- Some customers claim that the turntable starts skipping audio.
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 | Marantz TT42P | Thorens TD 170-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | ||
| Replaceable | ||
| Model | Dual DN251S | Ortofon OM10 |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Sound | ||
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 18000 | 20 - 22000 |
| Output Level | 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec | 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec |
| Gain | ||
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 65 | 68 |
| Connections | ||
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Other | has not | has not |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 6.49/11.2 | 4.6/8.8 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 13.7 x 41.9 x 35.8/4.7 x 16.5 x 14.2 | 11.9 x 44 x 36/4.3 x 17.3 x 14.1 |
| Cartridge | ||
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 3 | 5 |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 2,2 | 1,5 |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Motor | ||
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.07 | |
| Torque | >4.5 kgf-cm | |
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45 | 33.3, 45, 78 |
| Platter Type | aluminum diecast | aluminum diecast |
| Drive Method | belt | belt |
| Controls | ||
| Braking System | electronic | electronic |
| Pitch Variation, % | ||
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | full automatic | full automatic |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | tt42p.pdf | td-170-1.pdf |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 3 | 1.5 |
| Features | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover |
