The Thorens TD-135 is a precision transcription turntable designed to function, for peak performance, solely with the Thorens BTD-12S professional tone arm.
While the BTD-12S tone arm is offered as a separate unit, the TD-135 is never sold separately.
Exceeding NAB standards for rumble, wow and flutter, the 4-speed motor unit features the same belt-idler drive, the same heavy, 12 inch non-magnetic turntable, and motor, the same variable speed control, and the same quality, precision and Swiss craftsmanship that have made other Thorens turntables famous for peerless performance.
No other integrated unit approaches the professional standards of the TD135 / BTD12S combination.
Platter: 12", non-magnetic
Speed control: +-3% variable via eddy-current braking system
Speeds: 16, 33, 45 and 78rpm
Drive method: idler wheel and belt drive for double motor isolation
Rumble, wow and flutter: exceeds NAB specifications
Dimensions: 15 x 12"
The BTD-12S tone arm is a classic example of Swiss craftsmanship.
Designed for lowest possible inertia and friction, in both horizontal and vertical planes, the arm is ideal for pickup cartridges of the highest lateral and vertical compliance.
The low inertia of the BTD-12S minimizes force on the stylus from warped and off centre records, assures positive contact between stylus and record groove, and reduces distortion as well as record and stylus wear to a minimum.
With built-in Precision lowering device and calibrated tracking force control.
Overall length: 12 5/8"
Height: 5 3/8" overall, 1 1/8" max above playing surface
Mounting distance: 7 1/2"
Stylus overhang: 11/16"
Range of overhang adjustment: 1/2"
Height adjustment range: 1 5/8"