Thorens TD 402 DD black
Direct Drive Record Player
- Ready to play out-of-the-box
- Very smooth direct drive
- Built-in phono preamp
- Auto-start and auto-stop at the end of the record
- DC motor
- Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
- Electronic switching
- Damped 12" aluminium turntable
- Carbon tonearm and removable head shell
- Cartridge: Audio Technica AT VM95E
- Switchable phono preamp
- Anti-skating
- Power supply via 24 V DC mains adapter
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 355 x 141 mm
- Weight: 5.8 kg
- Colour: Black, high-gloss
- Includes power cable, dust cover (acrylic), RCA cable and Thorens slipmat
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Available since March 2020
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Item number 488938
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Drive direct
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Tonearm J-Shape
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USB Connector No
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Line Out Yes
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Colour Black
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Pickup elliptical
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Automatic Stop Function
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78 rpm No
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Reverse No
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Width 420 mm
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Depth 141 mm
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Height 355 mm
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Weight 5,8 kg
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Pitch in % 0
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Cover Yes
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33 1/3 rpm Yes
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45 rpm Yes
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Starting out and moving up
The TD 402 DD Black is a high-quality, mid-priced turntable from the renowned manufacturer Thorens. It's been built to be ready to go out-of-the-box, so it comes complete with a Thorens tonearm, headshell, cartridge, and built-in phono preamp, providing everything vinyl enthusiasts will need to get started right away. The retro-style chassis with its black wooden frame is visually striking, and rests on four adjustable, damped feet, allowing audiophiles to keep their TD 402 DD perfectly level at all times. A removable plexiglass cover reliably protects the turntable and its delicate components from dust and dirt, without obscuring the view of the elegant mechanics.
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A TD with DD – direct drive
With the advent of modern, precise electric motors, even deeply traditional manufacturers like Thorens have begun to adopt direct drive systems, so there's no longer a belt at the heart of the TD 402 DD: Like all high-end DD turntables, this means it's virtually maintenance-free. The Thorens TP 72 tonearm is extremely stiff yet very lightweight, as it's made of carbon; it comes with a replaceable headshell. The supplied cartridge is already mounted and aligned in the headshell prior to shipping. For even more convenient operation, the TD 402 DD also features an automatic start/stop function.
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Easy to upgrade
The Thorens TD 402 DD is an ideal way for vinyl enthusiasts to make their first steps in the world of high-end turntables. Even without spending time researching the perfect components, or indeed spending a lot of money, anyone who chooses a Thorens will receive an immensely reliable turntable that's also easily upgradeable. If the stock hardware begins to feel like it's not quite enough, the Audio-Technica cartridge and headshell can easily be replaced with even more premium components. Similarly, the built-in phono preamp is great for a quick start, but it can also be fully bypassed later on to make room for a high-end preamp.
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About Thorens
Thorens, founded in Switzerland in 1883, is one of the world's oldest manufacturers of record players, looking back on over a hundred years of tradition. Particularly during the second half of the last century, Thorens earned a very respectable reputation with the continuous improvements to its top-of-the-line turntables. Even today, the company, now based in Bergisch Gladbach in Germany, continues to delight its loyal customer base with cutting-edge innovations and attention to detail. Thorens continues to focus on high-quality, high-end turntables aimed at audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts all over the world.
I promise you this...
One thing the Thorens TD 402 DD Black is not is a DJ turntable; it's much more at home in the living rooms or studios of music lovers and hi-fi enthusiasts. That said, the direct drive will tolerate the occasional bit of rough handling without complaint. Ultimately, Thorens makes two promises to customers who choose a TD 402 DD: First, they'll get a very good turntable for the price, one that is ready to use straight away – no additional components or adjustments required. Second, they can always upgrade it to enhance their listening experience even further. All in all, then, it's a fantastic device for getting to know the world of high-quality turntables.
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