The TEAC TN-400BT-SE is a manual belt-drive analog turntable designed for versatile vinyl playback through both conventional wired connections and Bluetooth. It features a built-in phono equalizer, a high-quality aluminium die-cast platter, an S-shaped static-balanced tonearm and a factory-installed Audio-Technica AT95E VM-type cartridge. Its Bluetooth transmitter supports wireless playback to compatible Bluetooth speakers and headphones.
| Drive Method | Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Motor | DC Motor |
| Playback Speeds | 33⅓ RPM / 45 RPM / 78 RPM |
| Rotation Speed Variation | ±2% |
| Wow & Flutter | 0.2% or less |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 67 dB or higher |
| Material | Aluminium Die-Cast |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 30 cm / 12 Inches |
The aluminium die-cast platter provides a rigid and stable platform for record playback. The belt-drive arrangement separates the platter from direct motor vibration to help maintain smooth rotation.
The TN-400BT-SE uses a static-balanced S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and anti-skating. The tonearm is designed to provide stable cartridge tracking across the record surface.
| Tonearm Type | Static-Balanced S-Shaped |
|---|---|
| Effective Tonearm Length | 223 mm |
| Tracking Force Range | 0–5 g |
| Acceptable Cartridge Weight | 4.0–8.0 g |
| Anti-Skating | Adjustable |
The turntable is supplied with an Audio-Technica AT95E VM-type dual-magnet stereo cartridge pre-installed. The VM design has characteristics equivalent to an MM cartridge and is suitable for the TN-400BT-SE's built-in phono equalizer.
| Cartridge Type | VM / MM-Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Model | Audio-Technica AT95E |
| Output Voltage | 3.5 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/s |
| Tracking Force | 2.0 ± 0.5 g |
| Cartridge Weight | 5.7 ± 0.5 g |
| Included Headshell Weight | 10 g including screws, nuts and wires |
| Replacement Stylus | Audio-Technica ATN95E |
The built-in Bluetooth transmitter allows the TN-400BT-SE to wirelessly transmit audio from vinyl records to compatible Bluetooth speakers and headphones. The turntable functions as a Bluetooth transmitter and is not designed to receive Bluetooth audio from smartphones or other source devices.
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2, Dual Mode |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth Class | Class 2 |
| Supported Profile | A2DP |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, Qualcomm aptX Audio |
| Maximum Stored Pairings | 8 Devices |
| Function | Bluetooth Transmitter |
The integrated phono equalizer allows the TN-400BT-SE to be connected to an amplifier or powered speaker system with a standard line-level input. The unit also provides a direct phono-level output for systems equipped with a dedicated PHONO input.
| Phono Equalizer | Built-In |
|---|---|
| Output Type | PHONO EQ THRU / PHONO EQ ON |
| PHONO EQ THRU Output | 3.5 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/s |
| PHONO EQ ON Output | 155 mV (-16 dBV) |
| Output Connectors | RCA |
| Ground Terminal | Yes |
The TN-400BT-SE uses a rigid cabinet structure designed to provide a stable platform for the platter and tonearm. Its construction helps minimise unwanted vibration and resonance during record playback. The supplied dust cover can be removed when required.
| AC Adapter Input | AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| AC Adapter Output | DC 12 V / 500 mA |
| Power Consumption – Standby | 0.5 W or less |
| Power Consumption – Operating | 1.5 W or less |
| Width | 420 mm / 42 cm |
|---|---|
| Height – Dust Cover Closed | 117 mm / 11.7 cm |
| Depth – Dust Cover Closed | 356 mm / 35.6 cm |
| Dimensions – Dust Cover Closed | 420 × 117 × 356 mm |
| Dimensions – Dust Cover Open | 420 × 381 × 402 mm |
| Dimensions – Dust Cover Removed | 420 × 102 × 356 mm |
| Product Weight | 4.9 kg |