TEAC TN-5BB
The TN-5BB analog turntable supports MC balanced output, features a hybrid chassis that combines synthetic marble, washi paper and MDF materials along with a 9-inch S-shaped universal arm that utilizes a knife-edge bearing.
Hybrid chassis with multi-material makeup suppresses unwanted vibrations
The chassis has a multilayer structure combining a heavy 36mm MDF baseplate with high internal loss and a 12mm synthetic marble with outstanding rigidity. (The weight of the cabinet is 8.8kg.) Great feedback resistance has been realized with this excellent rigidity and vibration suppression. The tone arm and platter are mounted on the synthetic marble top plate while the motor, which causes vibration, is mounted to the MDF base plate. These separate structures using these materials as dampers isolate the tone arm and motor from each other. An overall structure with outstanding stillness has been realized that reduces the transmission of vibrations from the motor to the tone arm.
Based on TEAC's experience using Japanese washi paper turntable sheets and after repeated listening tests; we determined that the appropriate thickness, washi paper is the best material to use as a washer between the synthetic marble and the MDF for achieving optimal sound balance. By using washi rather than rubber or metal, the original vitality of the sound can be drawn out when records are played back.
PRS3 belt drive structure supports accurate and stable platter rotation
Ideally, once started, platter rotation would continue by its own weight and inertia, but this is impossible, of course. The TN-5BB uses the belt drive method with a flat belt that transmits the power of the DC motor to the outer circumference of the platter. An optical sensor in the bottom of the platter detects the platter rotation speed, and an automatic rotation adjustment mechanism applies a servo to the motor in response. This Platter Rotation Sensing Servo System (PRS3) realizes high rotation precision that would be difficult to achieve with just inertia and a motor. Supporting three speeds, 33-⅓, 45 and 78 rpm, this turntable can play back old records as well as 78rpm records with high audio quality.
List of features
- Rotation speeds of 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM supported
- Platter Rotation Sensing Servo System (PRS3)
- Static-balanced knife-edge-bearing tone arm
- VTA adjustment (tone arm height adjustment) function (+6 mm)
- Cabinet weight of 10.6 kg
- Platter weight of 1.7 kg (20mm-thick acrylic)
- Anti-skating function
- Powered arm lifter
- Non-contact detection automatic arm lift function (can be turned on/off)
- XLR balanced output connectors
- Unbalanced RCA output connectors
- GND connector
- Height-adjustable machined aluminum feet at four points
- Acrylic dust cover
- Cast aluminum head shell (lead wire) included
- Supports cartridge weights of 15–23 g (including head-shell)
- RCA and ground cables included
- L wrench for arm lifter height adjustment
- L wrench for VTA adjustment
- Cartridge alignment gauge
Included accesories
- 45RPM adapter x1
- Counter Weight x1
- Head-shell (Ortofon 2M Red installed) x1
- Turntable (Platter) x1
- Flat Belt x1
- Pulley Cover x1
- Dust Cover x1
- Hinge x2
- Foot height adjustment washers x4
- Arm height adjustment hex wrench x1
- RCA Audio Cable x1
- Ground wire x1
- AC Adapter (GPE018S-120100-Z) x1
- Cartridge Alignment Gauge x1
- User Manual x1
SPECIFICATIONS
| Turntable section | |
| Drive system | Rotation-detection-type high-precision control belt drive |
| Motor | DC motor |
| Rotation speed | 33-⅓rpm, 45rpm, 78prm |
| Wow and flutter | 0.1% or less |
| Platter | Acrylic, 30cm diameter |
Tonearm section | |
| Arm type | Static-balanced S-shaped tone arm |
| Effective arm length | 223mm |
| Suitable cartridge weight | 3.0 to 12.0g (14 to 23 g including head-shell) |
| Overhang | 18mm |
| Arm height adjustment range | approx. 6mm |
Cartridge section | |
| Type | MM |
| Output voltage | 5.5 mV (1kHz, 5cm/s) |
| Tracking force | 1.8g |
| Cartridge weight | 7.2g |
| Included head-shell weight: | 11g (including screws, nuts and wires) |
| Replacement record stylus model | Ortofon 2M Red • Stylus lifespan depends on use conditions but is usually about 1000 hours. |
Phono Outputs | |
| Balanced | |
| Connector | XLR × 1 pair |
| Unbalanced | |
| Connector | RCA × 1 pair |
| Power | AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz (AC Adapter) |
| Power Consumption | 2.0W or less (0.3W at Standby) |
| Overall Dimensions (W×H×D) | 450 × 148 × 351 mm / 17.1" × 5.8" × 13.8" (with dust cover closed) 450 × 420 × 410 mm / 17.1" × 16.5" × 16.1" (with dust cover open) 450 × 135 × 351 mm / 17.1" × 5.3" × 13.8" (with dust cover removed) Including protrusions (when arm holder at the highest position) |
| Weight | approx. 10.5kg / 23.2 lbs. |
| Included accessories | 45RPM adapter × 1, Counter Weight × 1, Head-shell (Ortofon 2M Red installed) × 1, Platter × 1, Flat Belt × 1, Pulley Cover × 1, Dust Cover × 1, Hinge × 2, Foot height adjustment washers × 4, Arm height adjustment hex wrench × 1, RCA Audio Cable × 1, Ground wire × 1, AC Adapter (GPE018S-120100-Z) × 1, Cartridge Alignment Gauge × 1, User Manual × 1 |