31.01.2025 06:43 | ~1 minute read
Philips has been one of the key players in the consumer audio market since the 1920s. The company participated in the development of key standards and components, such as the release of the Miniwatt Radio Tube or the compact disc. For the brand’s centenary, Phillips presented a series of audio components in a retro design, among which the Philips The Tina (V9000) stands out.
Philips The Tina (V9000) combines a turntable, DAB+/FM tuner, USB audio streamer and a wireless Bluetooth module. With a serious power of 120 W (2.1 configuration), Tina offers dynamic sound. The model includes two full-range speakers, a 4” bass reflex woofer and a 6.3 mm headphone jack.
Key features of the Philips The Tina (V9000) turntable include a cast aluminum platter, adjustable tonearm, and an MM cartridge from Japanese company Audio Technica. The Philips Tina features Bluetooth 5.3 streaming with Auracast and can send music to compatible Bluetooth audio systems throughout the home.
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Model name
The Tina (V9000)
Speed
33/45/78
Drive
Belt
Suspension
Fixed
Tonearm preinstalled
Yes
Tonearm model
Philips
Cartridge preinstalled
Yes
Cartridge model
Audio Technica MM
Platter
aluminium
Motor
N/A
Wow and Flutter (%)
N/A
Signal to Noise (dB)
N/A
Rumble (-dB)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
N/A
Weight (kg)
N/A
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