Turntables — TEAC TN-3B-SE

The TN-3B-SE is a belt-drive turntable from TEAC, built with a factory-fitted Audio-Technica AT-VMN95E cartridge for straightforward setup. The TN-3B-SE brings TEAC's considered engineering to a comprehensive, ready-to-play analogue package.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive using a DC motor. The aluminium die-cast platter is chosen for favourable dimensional stability. The pre-installed Audio-Technica AT-VMN95E cartridge removes cartridge-selection uncertainty for the buyer. Wow and flutter is a solid 0.1%, with signal-to-noise at 67dB. At 420 x 117 x 356mm and 5.0kg, the TN-3B-SE maintains a manageable turntable chassis.

Sound and use context

Expect smooth, well-controlled rotation reflecting the solid 0.1% wow-and-flutter figure, combined with the factory-fitted AT-VMN95E cartridge's capable performance straight out of the box.

Pairing

Because the AT-VMN95E cartridge ships pre-installed, the TN-3B-SE arrives ready to play directly with any amplifier offering a phono input.

Alternatives

TEAC's own TN-4D-SE offers a direct-drive alternative with a factory-fitted SUMIKO Oyster cartridge instead within the same broader turntable catalogue.