Thorens TD 404 DD Turntable with Direct Drive DC Motor - Walnut

ELEGANT. - INNOVATIVE. - POWERFUL. - With the new TD 404 DD, Thorens once again sets the standards in high-end turntable construction. This new model combines iconic elements of the audiophile classic TD 124 DD with the latest technologies and an elegant design – a true statement of intent for discerning music lovers.

High-end technology in detail

Another highlight is the revised electronic tonearm lift (e-Lift) with automatic stop function, which not only offers ease of use but also reduces wear on the stylus and record.

The new platter design impresses with its modern design language and sophisticated resonance damping system, complemented by an integrated stroboscope with pitch control, which allows precise speed adjustment.

Three height-adjustable, spring-loaded feet ensure stable installation and effective decoupling, while the robust sandwich chassis, with a 5 mm thick aluminum top plate, gives the turntable exceptionally low resonance and a highly aesthetic presence.

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Connectivity for the highest demands

On the rear panel, the TD 404 DD offers easy connectivity: in addition to the high-quality, gold-plated RCA outputs, there are also balanced XLR connections, ideal for connecting to sophisticated hi-fi chains. The package also includes a removable cover.

The TPN 124 linear power supply is available as an option and, thanks to its particularly clean power supply, allows the full sonic potential of the TD 404 DD to be exploited.

SPECIFICATIONS

Turntable with ultra-quiet direct-drive DC motor, combining elements from the top-of-the-range TD 124 DD with the latest technologies;

Rotation speeds of 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM;

Ultra-precise TP 160 9-inch J-shaped tonearm developed by Helmut Thiele, with an effective mass of 18 grams, equipped with knife-edge bearings stabilized horizontally by specially calibrated magnets to ensure maximum tracking accuracy;

Spring-loaded anti-skating with convenient control via a dedicated wheel, adjustable of the tonearm height (VTA) and Azimuth;

Balanced three-element counterweight with graduated ring and additional weight to expand compatibility with different cartridge models;

Robust aluminum platter with 3.2 kg rubber compound layers with high resonance damping properties;

High-precision rotation speed calibration system (deviations up to +/-6%) and easy to use thanks to the built-in pitch control stroboscope, set in front of the platter, and a dedicated button/potentiometer that allows you to individually adjust, even "on the fly", the rotation of each of the available speeds (33-1/3 / 45 / 78 RPM);

Electronic arm lift operated via a dedicated button and completely contact-free automatic power-off function with optical detection of the record end of travel, reached which the arm is lifted and the platter rotation stopped;

Electronically controlled stabilized DC synchronous motor, the same one mounted on the TD 124 DD, powered by a 24 VDC power supply supplied with the unit, with the option of purchasing separately the external high-performance linear power supply unit TPN 124 24 V / 5 V DC, supplied with the TD 124 DD;

Special adjustable anti-vibration feet with three-spring loading system;

Balanced L/R XLR and unbalanced L/R RCA outputs;

Removable headshell with bayonet connection in SME standard;

Removable dust cover supplied;

Dimensions (W x H x D) 450 x 155 x 368 mm, weight 12.5 Kg;

Walnut High Gloss finish lacquered).