Turntable Details
Drive
Idler
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
0.3
Rumble [dB]
55
Speed
16, 33, 45, 78
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
290
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
2
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Pierre Clément TD211 turntable is a vintage, high-quality professional turntable characterized by the following technical aspects:
Drive Type: Idler wheel (roller drive) mechanism, typical of mid-20th-century professional turntables, providing robust and reliable power transmission.
Platter: Approximately 29 cm diameter and around 2 kg in weight, designed for stable rotation.
Speed Settings: Supports 16 RPM, 33 RPM, 45 RPM, and 78 RPM, with speed precision of about ±0.3%.
Wow and Flutter: Approximately 0.3% WRMS, indicating reasonably stable speed control for its era.
Rumble: Noise level around -55 dB, showing good isolation of motor and mechanical noise.
The TD211 shares lineage with other Pierre Clément models featuring robust, professional build quality aimed at broadcast and audiophile use.
This turntable reflects Pierre Clément's dedication to precise and faithful playback of phonographic records, combining durable mechanics with good speed accuracy.
Pierre Clément was a notable French electro-acoustic engineer with extensive expertise in professional audio equipment, especially in the mid-20th century, and the TD211 is one of his recognized turntable models reflecting that heritage.