Teac TN-3B

A new, high-performance standard for belt-drive analog turntables

The TN-3B is a stylish, sleek-looking belt-driven turntable with a built-in MM-type PHONO EQ amplifier and USB digital output.

It employs a new tonearm with knife-edge, pivot-point bearings, co-developed with SAEC, the high-end tonearm manufacturer, for superlative stability and resolution.

The belt-drive mechanism, meanwhile, helps mitigate any unwanted cogging effects (ie fine pulsing) from the operation of the motor, to ensure a precise and smooth platter rotation.

The TN-3B also employs a high-precision NJM8080 op-amp in its in-built Phono EQ amplifier, allowing the user to enjoy the sound of their vinyl records with low distortion and in high quality. In addition, a built-in Analog-to-Digital converter and USB port allow users to digitise their vinyl libraries on their PC/Mac.

The TN-3B delivers a natural and well-balanced sound quality and is quick and easy to set up and start enjoying. We believe it sets a new standard that will satisfy the needs of both audiophiles and ardent record collectors.

 Knife-edge, pivot-point tone-arm bearings
In collaboration with SAEC Corporation, a world-famous, high-end
tonearm manufacturer, the TN-4D's tonearm employs a knife-edge,
pivot-point bearing. Unlike the case for tonearms with conventional
bearings, any fine vertical movements that take place in this
tonearm actually help in delivering a more dynamic sound with
excellent resolution. The S-shaped tonearm also employs a universal
headshell fitting, allowing users to quickly and easily swap
cartridges/headshells, and supports a wide range of cartridge
weights (from 14 - 23g / 0.5 - 0.8 oz.)
 Precision anti-skating and stylus-pressure adjustment
The static-balanced, S-shape tone-arm is equipped with a
counterweight for precise stylus-pressure adjustment, as well as an
anti-skating mechanism for accurate tracking force adjustment,
allowing the cartridge to accurately play any quality vinyl disc.
 Pre-installed VM-series cartridge
An audio-technica AT-VM95E cartridge with an elliptical-shaped
stylus tip comes pre-installed on the headshell for convenience. After
you’ve opened the box, set up the platter and mounted the headshell
on the tonearm, you'll be ready to enjoy your records.
 Built-in MM-type phono EQ amplifier
The TN-3B incorporates an MM-type phono EQ amplifier, allowing you to
connect the turntable to a conventional amplifier/hi-fi system that lacks a
PHONO input. A low distortion, hi-fi-grade op-amp, the NJM8080, is employed
to boost the low-level signals from the phono cartridge up to LINE level.
 External belt-drive with aluminum die-cast platter
A belt-drive arrangement is employed in order to minimise
any motor cogging effects by driving the outer rim of the
platter (which has a larger diameter, mass and surface
area).
 Luxurious, multi-layer lacquer paint finish
All internal components are mounted on a robust and highdensity MDF plinth for rigidity and vibration-deadening.
Thanks to its sleek and stylish design, the TN-3B looks at
home in most domestic environments, creating the perfect
setting for listening to vinyl records.
 USB digital output for digital archiving
A USB port on the back panel delivers CD-quality digital audio to your PC/Mac, allowing you to
record/archive your analog library in a high quality, digital audio format. Once you have archived your
vinyl to digital, it’s a simple matter to listen to them while out and about, via a smartphone/portable
audio player, or in your car (by burning them onto a CD-R or transferring them to a memory
card/stick).
And to ensure pristine signal transfer, gold-plated PHONO/LINE output terminals are employed to
prevent analog audio signals from losing quality as a result of oxidation.
 33-1/3 and 45 rpm 2-speed turntable
The TN-3B supports both 33-1/3 and 45 rpm for LP and EP records. Our insistence on quality
engineering can even be seen in the construction of the rotary control for start-up/speed selection,
formed of machined aluminium.
 Insulating feet with excellent shock absorption
The insulating feet comprise a machined aluminium shell, topped
with a rubber cushion that is fixed to the high-density MDF plinth.
Thanks to their excellent shock absorption characteristics, the TN3B is very resistant to acoustic feedback.
 Honeycomb patterned bottom panel
In order to achieve sleek cabinet design without compromising rig

Features at-a-glance

• 2-speed, belt-drive turntable offering 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds
• Knife-edge, pivot-point tonearm designed by high-end tonearm manufacturer SAEC
• Static-balanced, S-shaped tone-arm with pre-installed audio-technica AT-VM95E MM cartridge
• Die-cast aluminum platter
• USB digital output for digital archiving on PC/Mac
• PHONO/LINE analog outputs (switchable)
• Built-in PHONO EQ amplifier, compatible with MM-type cartridges
• Hi-fi grade NJM8080 op-amp used in PHONO EQ stage

Specifications
Turntable section
Type Belt-drive
Motor DC Motor
Rotation speed 33-1/3rpm, 45rpm
Wow and flutters less than 0.1％
Signal-to-Noise ratio 67dB (A-weighted,20KHz LPF)
Platter Die-cast aluminium, 30cm diameter
Tonearm section
Type Static-balanced, S-shape with knife-edge bearings
Effective tone-arm length 223mm
Anti-skating mechanism Supported
Stylus pressure range 0 to 5g
Compatible cartridge weight 3.0g to 12g
14g to 23g (incl. head-shell)
Cartridge section
Type VM-series (Moving Magnet-type)
Output voltage 4.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
Stylus pressure range 1.8g to 2.2g (2.0ｇ recommended)
Cartridge weight 6.1g
Head-shell weight 11g (incl. screws, nuts, and wires)
Stylus life approx. 300 hours (depending on conditions)

Analog outputs
Connectors RCA output x 1 pair (gold-plated)
Output Voltage
PHONO EQ THRU 4.0mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
PHONO EQ ON 224mV (-13dBV)
USB section
Connector USB B-type (FULL-SPEED) x 1
(DC 5V 500mA supply required)
Sampling frequency 8k / 11.025k / 16 k/ 22.05k / 32k / 44.1k / 48kHz
Bit depth 16-bit
General
Power AC 100V to 240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption less than 1.5W
Standby power less than 0.5W
GND terminal Fitted
Operating temperature range 5℃ to 35℃
Overall dimensions 420 x 117 x 356mm / 16.5” x 4.6” x 14.0” (dust cover closed)
420 x 381 x 402mm / 16.5” x 15.0” x 15.8” (dust cover opened)
Weight approx.5.0Kg / 11.0 lbs.
Included accessories Felt mat x1
EP adapter x1
Counter-weight x1
Headshell (with AT-VM95E pre-installed) x1
Platter x1
Dust cover x
Rubber feet for dust cover x2
Hinges x2
RCA audio cable x1
AC Adapter (GPE053A-V120050) x1
Owner’s manual (incl. Warranty) x1