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Brand: Thorens

The Thorens TD226 SME is a high-end turntable designed for audiophiles who demand the best possible sound quality. It is a collaboration between Thorens and SME, two of the most respected names in high-end audio.The TD226 SME features a Thorens TP920 tonearm, which is a bespoke design in collaboration with SME. The tonearm is made from carbon fiber and features a proprietary pivot assembly and an integrated headshell. The arrangement of the arm ensures that there is minimal interference with the cartridge, resulting in exceptional detail and clairty.The plinth of the TD226 SME is made of Delrin, a high-performance plastic that has excellent damping properties. The plinth is 33mm thick, providing a stable and yet acoustically inert base for the turntable.The turntable uses a TP921 @9cc1 four-pole synchronous motor for speed stability, and is regulated by a brass flywheel pulley. The motor is decoupled from the turntable housing and is mounted directly under the turntable, eliminating unwanted vibration.The TD226 SME is equipped with a P4 Phenolic resin platter, which reduces resonances to an absolute minimum. The platter is dissipated to the chassis using specially designed polyamide-12 housings to further reduce resonances.The TD226 SME is fitted with a KAB stereo cartridge from Ortofon as standard, although other cartridges can be fitted as desired.Overall, the Thorens TD226 SME is a high-end turntable of the very highest caliber, designed and built in Switzerland to the very highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. Its sound quality is exceptional, combining clarity, detail, and richness that is the envy of the high-end audio world.



  • Drive: Belt Drive
  • Motor: DC
  • Control: Electronic
  • Automation: Semi-Auto
  • Changer: No
  • Suspension: Yes
  • Rumble: -72dB
  • Wow and Flutter: 0.035% wrms
  • Speeds: 33, 45, 78 rpm
  • Platter: 300 mm, 3.2 kg
  • Tonearm: S-Shaped
  • Dimensions: 675 x 460 x 210 mm
  • Weight: 20 kg
  • Year: 1982
  • Price: $1700 (1982)

Thorens TD226 SME

Thorens TD226 SME

Thorens TD226 SME

Thorens TD226 SME

Thorens TD226 SME

Thorens TD226 SME

Thorens TD226 SME

Thorens TD226 SME



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