The TEAC TN-5BB is a belt-drive analog turntable with a hybrid chassis combining a 36mm MDF baseplate and a 12mm synthetic marble top plate, isolating the tonearm and platter from motor vibration. Platter rotation is regulated by TEAC's Platter Rotation Sensing Servo System (PRS3), supporting 33-⅓, 45, and 78 rpm on a 20mm-thick, 1.7kg acrylic platter.
The static-balanced S-shaped tonearm was developed with SAEC, using a knife-edge bearing for vertical movement and dual-point precision bearings for lateral movement, with a 6mm VTA adjustment range and SAEC PC-Triple C internal wiring. A powered arm lifter automatically raises the arm at the end of playback via a non-contact optical sensor.
Features
- Hybrid MDF/synthetic marble chassis with washi paper damping, isolating motor vibration from tonearm/platter
- Platter Rotation Sensing Servo System (PRS3) for precise, stable rotation
- Supports 33-⅓, 45, and 78 rpm
- 20mm-thick acrylic platter (1.7kg), low static build-up
- Static-balanced S-shaped tonearm (SAEC × TEAC), knife-edge + dual-point bearings
- VTA adjustment (approx. 6mm range), Baerwald alignment geometry
- SAEC PC-Triple C tonearm lead wire
- Powered arm lifter with automatic, non-contact end-of-playback lift (switchable)
- Anti-skating function
- XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced outputs, plus GND connector
- Height-adjustable machined aluminium feet
- Ortofon 2M Red MM cartridge included, pre-installed and aligned
- Acrylic dust cover, cartridge alignment gauge, and adjustment tools included
Specifications
- Drive system: Rotation-detection-type high-precision control belt drive
- Rotation speeds: 33-⅓ / 45 / 78 rpm
- Wow and flutter: 0.1% or less
- Platter: Acrylic, 30cm diameter
- Tonearm: Static-balanced S-shaped, 223mm effective length, 18mm overhang
- Suitable cartridge weight: 3.0–12.0g (14–23g w/ headshell)
- Cartridge: MM, 5.5mV output, 1.8g tracking force, 7.2g weight
- Outputs: XLR ×1 pair (balanced), RCA ×1 pair (unbalanced)
- Power: AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz; 2.0W or less (0.3W standby)
- Dimensions (W×H×D): 450 × 148 × 351mm (cover closed)
- Weight: approx. 10.5kg
Product Code: TN-5BB-M/B