Turntables — TEAC TN-400BT-X

The TN-400BT-X is a belt-drive turntable from TEAC, pre-fitted with the well-regarded Audio-Technica AT95E cartridge. The TN-400BT-X brings TEAC's considered engineering to a complete, ready-to-play analogue platform.

Key specs that matter

Three speeds are supported - 33, 45, and 78rpm - via belt drive with a DC motor. The turntable comes pre-installed with the well-regarded Audio-Technica AT95E cartridge - a complete, factory-matched analogue front end. The platter uses an aluminium die-cast construction. Wow and flutter is 0.2%, with signal-to-noise ratio at 67dB. At 420 x 117 x 356mm and 4.9kg, the TN-400BT-X maintains a manageable, accessible turntable chassis.

Sound and use context

Expect a dependable vinyl playback experience reflecting the factory-matched AT95E cartridge, representing solid value at this accessible price point.

Pairing

The pre-installed AT95E cartridge comes factory-matched, requiring no separate cartridge selection for immediate use.

Alternatives

TEAC's own TN-5BB offers a related model with a more accomplished Ortofon cartridge within the same broader turntable catalogue.