TEAC TN-550

High-grade turntable that combines style with excellent performance,
including a Dual-material Chassis and “PRS3”.

The TN-550 is an upper-class turntable designed with the concept of combining high style with excellent performance as an analog turntable. The TN-550 provides virtue of analog sound in the highest standard for audiophile who have loved it for decades.

The cabinet combines artificial marble with high-density MDF in a two-layer sandwich structure (Dual-material Chassis). In addition to assuring a high feedback margin, this design realizes clear sound by abating the inherent resonant frequencies of different materials by combining them. The power train employs a belt drive with an automatic rotation adjustment mechanism (Platter Rotation Speed Servo System, or "PRS3") designed by TEAC. Changes in the platter rotation speed are immediately detected by an optical sensor and used as feedback for the motor speed. This allows high-precision rotation speed that can compete with heavyweight-class belt drive and direct drive systems, while allowing a sleek and stylish cabinet design.

No compromises, however, the TN-550 have been made in the design of the basic performance of the analog components for matured audiophie.

Feature List

• 45 and 33-1/3 rpm 2-speed Cogging-free Belt Drive Turntable
• “PRS3” Platter Rotation Sensing Servo System for Precise Rotate Speed
• Sleek Resonance-free Dual Material Compound by Marble Stone and High-density MDF
• Crystal Clear Acrylic Platter with Perimeter Belt Drive
• High-precision Spindle with Anti-static Carbon-coated base
• Height Adjustable Anti-skating Tone-arm with PC-Triple C Wiring
• Universal Head-shell with PC-Triple C Wiring
• Honeycomb-shaped Bottom Case
• MM-type Cartridge by audio-technica (except Canada model)
• Height Adjustable Feet
• Machined Aluminum EP Adapter
• Optional Reversible Static-free "WASHI" Turntable Sheet (SKU: TA-TS30UN-BW, Sold separately)