Thorens TD 402 DD walnut B-Stock
B-Stock, Thorens TD 402 DD walnut; direct drive turntable; ery silent, innovative direct drive motor in combination with an integrated phono pre amp and auto start and auto stop function; DC motor; Speeds: 33-1/3, 45; Speed Select: electronically; Platter: 12" Aluminum Die-cast; Tonearm: Carbon tube; Pick-up Cartridge: Audio Technica VM 95 E; switchable phono amplifier; Anti-skating (Bias): yes; external main power supply; included: mains adapter, dust cover (acrylic), RCA interconnects, Thorens rubber mat; Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 365 x 141 mm; Weight: 5,8 kg; color: walnut gloss, B-Stock with full warranty, may have traces of use.
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Item number 564335
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Starting out and moving up
The TD 402 DD Walnut 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 walnut 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 Walnut 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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