TEAC TN-3B-SE Belt-Drive Turntable
The TEAC TN-3B-SE is a manual belt-drive turntable designed for high-quality vinyl playback. It features a SAEC-designed knife-edge, pivot-point tonearm, aluminium die-cast platter, rigid high-density MDF plinth and shock-absorbing insulating feet. A built-in MM-compatible PHONO EQ amplifier allows the turntable to connect directly to a line-level input, while the included Audio-Technica AT-VM95E cartridge provides a ready-to-use playback solution.
Key Features
- Manual belt-drive turntable.
- 33⅓ and 45 RPM playback.
- SAEC-designed knife-edge, pivot-point tonearm.
- 30 cm aluminium die-cast platter.
- Pre-installed Audio-Technica AT-VM95E MM cartridge.
- Built-in MM PHONO EQ amplifier.
- Switchable PHONO / LINE output.
- High-density MDF plinth with multi-layer lacquer finish.
- Shock-absorbing aluminium-and-rubber insulating feet.
- Anti-skating adjustment.
- Gold-plated RCA output connectors.
- Ground terminal for phono connection.
- Honeycomb-patterned bottom panel for improved rigidity and vibration control.
Turntable & Drive System
| Type |
Manual |
| Drive System |
Belt Drive |
| Motor |
DC Motor |
| Speeds |
33⅓ RPM / 45 RPM |
| Wow & Flutter |
0.1% or less |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
67 dB or higher |
Platter
| Material |
Aluminium Die-Cast |
| Diameter |
30 cm / 12 Inches |
Tonearm
The TN-3B-SE uses a static-balanced S-shaped tonearm with knife-edge, pivot-point bearings developed with SAEC. The design provides controlled vertical movement and accurate cartridge tracking.
| Type |
Static-Balanced S-Shaped |
| Effective Length |
223 mm |
| Tracking Force Range |
0–5.0 g |
| Compatible Cartridge Weight |
3–12 g |
| Compatible Weight Including Headshell |
14–23 g |
| Anti-Skating |
Yes |
Audio-Technica AT-VM95E Cartridge
The turntable comes with an Audio-Technica AT-VM95E moving-magnet cartridge pre-installed on the headshell. It provides a 4.0 mV output and is designed for a standard MM-compatible phono input.
| Type |
MM / VM Type |
| Model |
Audio-Technica AT-VM95E |
| Output Voltage |
4.0 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec |
| Tracking Force |
1.8–2.2 g |
| Recommended Tracking Force |
2.0 g |
| Cartridge Weight |
6.1 g |
| Headshell Weight |
11 g including screws, nuts and wires |
| Replacement Stylus |
AT-VMN95E |
Built-In PHONO EQ
The integrated MM PHONO EQ amplifier allows the TN-3B-SE to be used with either a dedicated PHONO input or a standard line-level input. The PHONO/LINE output mode can be selected according to the connected amplifier or powered speaker.
| PHONO EQ |
Built-In |
| Compatible Cartridge |
MM / VM Type |
| PHONO Output |
4.0 mV at 1 kHz |
| LINE Output |
224 mV (-13 dBV) |
| Output Connector |
Gold-Plated RCA |
| Output Selection |
PHONO / LINE Switchable |
Plinth & Vibration Control
The rigid, high-density MDF plinth is finished with a multi-layer lacquer coating. Its honeycomb-patterned bottom panel is designed to increase rigidity while reducing unwanted vibration. Machined aluminium feet combined with rubber cushioning provide additional isolation from external vibration and acoustic feedback.
Power & Connections
| Power Supply |
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
1.5 W |
| Standby Consumption |
0.5 W or less |
| Audio Output |
RCA × 1 Pair |
| Ground Terminal |
Yes |
Dimensions & Weight
| Width |
420 mm / 42 cm |
| Height |
117 mm / 11.7 cm |
| Depth |
356 mm / 35.6 cm |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) |
420 × 117 × 356 mm |
| Product Weight |
5.0 kg / 11.0 lb |
Included Accessories
- Felt Mat
- 45 RPM Adapter
- Counterweight
- Headshell with AT-VM95E Cartridge Installed
- Aluminium Die-Cast Platter
- Dust Cover
- Dust Cover Hinges × 2
- RCA Audio Cable with Ground Terminal
- AC Adapter
- Owner's Manual