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I heard constant pitch fluctuations, but after a few months it improved. Add the Dynavector 10X5 for $395 and you'd have a serious turntable for only $50 more than the TD240. Scott at SG Custom Sound (one of the two US service centers) took good care of me. With time, the pitch problems went away. I was also unimpressed with the plastic controls and metal platter. Plus, both the Music Hall and the Pro-Ject offer reasonably priced upgrades for the budget-minded audiophile.
The anti-skate and stylus force controls are surprisingly accurate. The included alignment tool is a cheap plastic bracket that is difficult to use. The controls are intuitive and easy to use. I still think it is a good turntable, but it is a $400 turntable, not a $750 turntable.
I am convinced that you can buy a better, more upgradeable turntable for less. The Music Hall MMF 2.2 with Goldring cartridge is available on Amazon for $499, or you could buy a Pro-Ject Debut III with an Ortofon cartridge for about $380. I bought a TD240 from Amazon in February, and I was immediately struck by how inaccurate the speed stability was. The motor on my unit shorted out and caught fire less than 7 months after purchase.That said, their warranty service came through.
The cables are low quality and can't be replaced without some soldering. Changing the cartridge is difficult because most of the better alignment tools require at least 210mm from pivot to spindle, while the TD240 has about 190mm.
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