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
Platter Weight [kg]
2
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Pierre Clément TD221 turntable is a vintage professional-grade turntable from the mid-20th century, with the following technical characteristics:
Drive Type: Idler wheel (roller drive) similar to other Pierre Clément models, known for durable and reliable mechanical design.
Platter: Around 29 cm diameter, weighing about 2 kg for smooth and stable rotation.
Speed Capabilities: Supports 16, 33, 45, and 78 RPM, with speed precision approximately ±0.3%.
Wow and Flutter: Around 0.3% WRMS, reflecting stable rotation speed with low fluctuation.
Rumble: About -55 dB, showing effective isolation of motor noise.
Design Heritage: The TD221 continues Pierre Clément's legacy of building precise, faithful phonograph playback equipment, with meticulous craftsmanship tailored for audiophile and professional broadcast applications.
Notable for refined mechanics, low tracking force, and focused on enabling high-quality sound reproduction from a variety of record types including 78s and microgroove LPs.
The TD221 shares lineage with the TD211 and other models in Pierre Clément’s broadcast and audiophile turntable range, reflecting incremental innovations in servo control and tonearm engineering.
Pierre Clément's reputation is built on professional broadcast equipment and precision engineering with an emphasis on sound quality, durability, and faithful mechanical design.