The TEAC TN-280BT-SE is a two-speed manual belt-drive turntable designed for convenient vinyl playback with both traditional wired and wireless systems. It features a built-in MM phono equalizer, Bluetooth transmitter, aluminium die-cast platter, anti-skating adjustment and a high-density MDF cabinet. The turntable can transmit vinyl playback wirelessly to compatible Bluetooth speakers or headphones, while its switchable PHONO/LINE output allows connection to conventional audio equipment.
| Drive Method | Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Motor | DC Motor |
| Playback Speeds | 33⅓ RPM / 45 RPM |
| Speed Deviation | ±2% |
| Wow & Flutter | 0.2% |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 67 dB or higher |
| Material | Aluminium Die-Cast |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30 cm |
The aluminium die-cast platter provides a stable platform for record playback, while the belt-drive arrangement helps reduce motor-related vibration reaching the platter.
The TN-280BT-SE uses a straight, static-balanced tonearm with an adjustable anti-skating mechanism. Its design provides straightforward cartridge setup and controlled stylus tracking.
| Type | Straight, Static-Balanced |
|---|---|
| Effective Length | 223 mm |
| Stylus Pressure Range | 0–5 g |
| Compatible Cartridge Weight | 3.5–6.5 g |
| Anti-Skating | Adjustable |
The TN-280BT-SE is supplied with a factory-installed MM-type cartridge. The cartridge is designed to work with the turntable's integrated phono equalizer and can be replaced or upgraded with a compatible cartridge within the tonearm's specified weight range.
| Cartridge Type | MM |
|---|---|
| Stylus | Conical |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Output Impedance | 47 kOhms |
| Output Voltage | 3.5 mV |
| Tracking Force | 3.5 ± 0.5 g |
| Cartridge Weight | Approx. 5.0 g |
| Headshell Weight | 10 g including mounting hardware and wires |
The built-in Bluetooth transmitter allows the TN-280BT-SE to send the audio signal from a record directly to compatible Bluetooth speakers or headphones. This provides a wireless alternative to the analogue RCA connection.
| Bluetooth Function | Transmitter |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Supported Profile | A2DP |
| Supported Codec | SBC |
| Approximate Range | 10 m |
An integrated MM phono equalizer allows the turntable to connect to equipment with either a dedicated PHONO input or a standard line-level input. The output mode can be selected according to the connected amplifier or audio system.
| Phono Equalizer | Built-In |
|---|---|
| Output Modes | PHONO / LINE |
| Connectors | RCA |
| PHONO Output | 3.5 mV |
| LINE Output | Approx. 120 mV |
The turntable uses a high-density MDF cabinet designed to provide rigidity and help suppress unwanted resonance. The overall construction is intended to provide a stable platform for the platter, tonearm and cartridge.
| AC Adapter Input | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Output | 12 V / 500 mA |
| Power Consumption | 2 W or less during operation |
| Standby Consumption | 0.2 W or less |
| 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 | 4.9 kg |