Townshend Rock Mark II Review

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Townshend Rock Mark II
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RJAM's Review of Townshend Rock Mark II DJ Decks

23rd Jan 2007

Overall Rating

4 stars
  • Value for money
    4 stars
  • Sound Quality
    4.5 stars
  • Time Turntable Owned
    Over 1 Year
  • Features
    4 stars
Good Points

Very easy to set up and use, just need to get used to moving the trough. Very contolled sound which is unlike other turntables.


Bad Points

Platter could be better quality, looks and feels a bit primitive compared to its contempories.


General Comments

I bought the Rock second hand from a fellow enthusiast and have never regretted it. It came fitted with a Linn 'Basik' arm which was okay with my then favourite P77 moving magnet cartridge. It was not long before the upgrade bug bit, and I changed to an SME 309 arm with an Audio Technica OC9 cartridge.

This really lifted the performance and I have stuck with this combination for the last 8 or 9 years. In that time the only servicing the turntable has had are new damping fluid and a replacement on/off switch.

I am planning further upgrades including converting to an Origin Live DC motor. According to Hi-Fi World's review of this it should bring a worthwhile improvement ; if any one has any experience of this it would be good to hear your comments.

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Members' Comments onRJAM's Review

  • RJAM Rank: Lance Corporal on 7th Aug 2007

    Good news - Townshend Audio have just release a new version of the Rock turntable. This is the Rock V which uses the same trough as the Rock II.

    As a side effect of Townshend getting back into turntable manufacturing they can now supply all the parts needed for the Rock II, including a new platter which was my main gripe with the original. Full details at Townshend's web site www.townshendaudio.com.

  • RJAM Rank: Lance Corporal on 25th Oct 2007

    Concerning replacement platters. You need to measure the depth of your existing spindle and let Townshend know whether you have the 30mm or 31.5mm one, otherwise the replacement platter may not be the right depth.

  • BootH on 26th Apr 2009

    The motor(s) used by OL are standard coreless dc units manufactured by Premotec and can be sourced through electronic component suppliers at considerably lower cost. The DC100 is the lowest power motor in the range and grossly hyped by OL and others. There are much higher powered motors of the same type that are suitable for turntables. The power supply is relatively straightforward - any well regulated dc supply of a suitable and adjustable voltage to match the motor will suffice.