Thorens TD 170-1 vs Pioneer PL-990

TD 170-1 vs PL-990 comparison chart

Overall
Thorens TD 170-1
7.8
Pioneer PL-990
6.8
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Rating 5 5
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Product

Thorens TD 170-1
Pioneer PL-990

Model

TD 170-1
PL-990

Brand

Thorens
Pioneer

Reviews

20
1446

Cartridge

Type

moving magnet (MM)
moving magnet (MM)

Catridge model

Needle pressure, g

1.5
2.5

Stylus

Replaceable

Type

diamond
diamond

Stylus model

Ortofon OM10
PZP1004

Motor

Drive method

belt
belt

Motor type

DC
DC

Platter type

aluminum diecast
aluminum diecast

Speed, RPM

33.3, 45, 78
33.3, 45

Torque

>4.5 kgf-cm

Wow and flutter, %

0.25

Tonarm

Material

Audio features

Frequency response, Hz

20Hz - 22000kHz
20Hz - 20000kHz

Signal to noise ratio, dB

68
50

Specifications

Operation type

automatic
automatic

Built-in speakers

Built-in preamplifier

Pitch control

Pitch variation, %

Power consumption, W

1.5
2

Other

has not
has not

Connectivity

RCA

1
1

AUX

0
0

USB

0
0

Bluetooth

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size, cm/inches

11.9 x 44 x 36/4.3 x 17.3 x 14.1
10 x 42 x 34.2/3.9 x 16.5 x 13.5

Weight, kg/pounds

4.6/8.8
2.6/5.8

Other

Release year

2013
2003
Thorens TD 170-1
Pioneer PL-990
Thorens TD 170-1
Pioneer PL-990

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  • 7.8
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  • 7.8Thorens TD 170-1
  • 6.8Pioneer PL-990