Step up to serious German-engineered vinyl playback with this sleek Thorens TD 206 in high-gloss black. Built as a more accessible sibling to Thorens' award-winning TD 309, this manual belt-drive deck is designed for listeners who want clean, accurate sound and precision hardware without any unnecessary gimmicks. It has been completely gone through on the Turntable Guy workbench and is ready to drop straight into your hi-fi setup.
Why this turntable stands out:
Precision TP 90 Tonearm: Equipped with Thorens' acclaimed TP 90 tonearm featuring Japanese precision bearings and full adjustability (VTA, azimuth, and overhang), making it a dream platform for cartridge upgrades down the road.
Two-Part Aluminium & Acrylic Platter: Combines a damped sub-platter belt-drive system with a heavy 0.9 kg aluminium/acrylic platter and low-noise DC motor to keep speed rock-solid and resonance low.
Effortless Electronic Speed Control: Switch cleanly between 33⅓ and 45 RPM at the flick of a lever—no need to lift the platter or move the belt manually.
Sleek High-Gloss Black Plinth: Finished in classic piano-black lacquer with adjustable isolation feet so you can easily level it on your cabinet.
Condition & Workbench Service:
Fully Serviced: Calibrated, lubricated, and speed-tested in the workshop for quiet, accurate operation.
Fresh Parts: Equipped with a brand-new drive belt and a newly aligned Audio-Technica AT-VM95C moving-magnet cartridge ready for immediate playback (with an easy upgrade path across the VM95 line).
Cosmetic Note: The high-gloss black plinth presents sharply. The original acrylic dust cover is structurally intact with no cracks, though it shows surface scuffs from standard use rather than a brand-new shine.
Requirements & Logistics:
Phono Preamp Needed: Requires an amplifier with a dedicated PHONO stage or an external preamp.
Delivery: Available for Auckland workshop pickup or secure courier shipping across New Zealand.
