TD 309 Tri-Balance turntable

Swiss firm Thorens is renowned for their high-end audio equipment, specifically turntables. One of their recent releases was the TD 309 Tri-Balance in 2009, after more than a year and a half of research. The product is visually striking, arriving with a modern, sleek exterior. TD 309’s functionality matches its appearance, pretty much arriving ready to use with a cartridge and a tonearm designed for the product. Thorens claims additional enhancements such as tri-balance (three-point suspension), rolled aluminum damped with random-mass-reducing technology, and adjustable belt tension. From reviews out there of the TD 309, it appears these almost gimmicky-sounding features translate well into the desired function, making for a turntable worth a user’s time.