A great-sounding turntable doesn"t have to be complicated to set up and maintain. The belt-drive Thorens TD 190-2 demonstrates that getting maximum enjoyment from your LPs has nothing to do with technical studies and time-consuming adjustments. The TD 190-2 makes you forget all about mechanics as it immediately brings your favorite music to life. "For those music lovers who have been nervous about taking the plunge into analog, the Thorens TD 190-1 strikes a nice balance, approaching the convenience of CDs but offering the musicality of analog," reports Jim Hannon in the September 2005 issue of AVguide Monthly magazine, reviewing the TD 190-2"s predecessor. Designed for simple, straightforward operation, the TD 190-2 boasts an automatic operation function. It not only sets the needle on the record, but also returns it to its resting place at the end, shutting off the drive motor and awaiting your next selection. Despite the streamlined ergonomics, there is real Thorens technology under the hood of this turntable. A Thorens precision internal flat belt drive system and an electronically controlled DC motor system provide stable speed control including 33, 45, and 78 RPM speeds. A proprietary low noise bearing system provides exceptional sonic performance and long life. The 1.75 lb. non-magnetic aluminum platter is complemented by a low-noise, high torque precision DC controlled motor. Also included is TP 19-1 tonearm featuring a spring suspended anti-skate system and removable head shell system.