| Drive System | 2-speed belt drive |
| Motor | low voltage 16 pole synchronous motor, wih slip clutch for instantaneous start |
| Speeds | 33 1/3; 45 RPM, mechanical speed selection |
| Motor speed control | synchronized by mains frequency |
| Turntable platter | 2.7 kg, zinc alloy, dynamically balanced |
| Platter diameter | 30 cm (12") |
| Wow and flutter according to DIN 45 507 |
≤ 0.05% |
| Rumble unweighted according to DIN 45 539 |
> 50 db |
| Rumble weighted according to DIN 45 539 |
> 70 db |
| Rumble measured with THORENS Rumpelmesskoppler (rumble measuring device) according to DIN 45 539 |
|
| unweighted | > 60 db |
| weighted | > 75 db |
| Power requirement | 16 V ~ max. 140 mA |
| Mains voltage | may be connected to any line voltage using the appropriate THORENS AC adapter |
| TP 63 cartridge wand | |
| Effective length | 230 mm |
| Effective mass | 7.5 g |
| Stylus overhang | 14.4 mm adjustable |
| Offset angle | 22 degrees |
| Lateral tracking angle | ≤ 0.18 degrees/cm of radius |
| Skating-compensation | 1 or 2 weights on nylon thread |
| Bearing friction | ≤ 0.20 mN (20 mp) in both planes |
| Cartridge mounting | standard 1/2" |
| Capacitance of cable | 190 pF +/- 10% |
| Auto-Stop (TD 146 only) | opto-electronic |
| Turntable with base (W X D) | 430 x 360 mm |
| Height with cover closed | 150 mm |
| Height with cover open | 415 mm |
| Depth with cover open | 436 mm |
| Weight | 8 kg |