Brand: Thorens
The Thorens TP97 is a high-end turntable produced by the Swiss manufacturer Thorens. It features a newly designed tonearm, made of carbon fiber and stainless steel, as well as a plinth made of thick, high-density fiberboard. The turntable uses a belt drive system with a 12" metal main platter and a rubber belt for minimal noise transfer. Additionally, the TP97 comes with a pre-mounted Ortofon Quintet Bronze MM moving magnet cartridge. The turntable also offers customizable audio components, such as the option to add a Synesis power supply, which enhances the performance of the turntable through upgraded motor electronics. The Thorens TP97 is marketed as a high-fidelity audiophile turntable, and it is designed to deliver rich, detailed sound with low levels of background noise.