Thorens TD 204 Turntable with AT95E Cartridge (High-Gloss Walnut)

Description

The THORENS TD 204 was developed for the audiophile
beginner. A turntable with sound expansion potential for audiophiles.

The surface finishes “black high gloss” and “walnut high
gloss” fit seamlessly into the existing range with the typical THORENS
design. The brand identity is underlined by the high processing quality and
guarantees a long life like all Thorens turntables.

The newly developed TP 120 tonearm impresses with its
high-quality bearing technology. The bearing play and the coefficients of
friction could be reduced to an astonishingly low level for the price class by
using modern bearings. The TP 120 is a real 9″ J-shaped aluminum tonearm
with an effective tonearm mass of 15 grams. The visual similarity to the larger
models TP 150 and TP 124 is obvious and promises first-class properties.

The detachable headshell with SME connector is equipped with
an AT95E from the Japanese pickup specialist Audio Technica. The skating
compensation is carried out via a spring.

The connection terminal on the back shows high-quality RCA
sockets for a solid connection to the amplifier. An integrated MM phono pre
(which can be switched on/off) enables direct connection to a high-level input.

The platter, which is precisely manufactured from die-cast
aluminum, is set in rotation by a precision drive belt. The plinth of the TD
204 rests on four vibration-damping feet.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Smooth running belt drive

• Thorens TP 120 9” tonearm with J shape

• Detachable headshell with SME connector

• Switchable MM phono preamplifier

• Die-cast aluminum platter

• Pre-installed Audio Technics AT95E cartridge

Turntable section

Drive System Belt Drive
Motor DC Motor
Speed 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Rotation Speed Variation +/–2%
Wow and Flutter 0.2%
Platter Aluminum Die-cast
Diameter of Platter 12“, 300mm

Tonearm section Alumi tube

Type Static Balance, J Type
Effective Arm Length 9“, 232,8 mm
Stylus Pressure Range 0 to 4g
Supported Cartridge Weight 3.5 bis 6.0g
Overhang 17,8 mm
Anti-skating Adjustment Supported

Cartridge section

Type MM type (Audio-Technica AT 95 E)
Stylus Construction Bonded Diamond
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz
Channel Balance 20 dB
Output balance 2 dB
Vertical Tracking Angle 20 degrees
Supported Load Impedance 47k ohms
Output Voltage 3.5 mV (1kHz, 3.54 cm/sec.)
Stylus Pressure 2 g
Cartridge Weight 5,7 g
Head-shell Weight 10g (including Screws, Nuts and Wires)

Analog Output

Connector RCA Pin jack (Gold-plated)
Power AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 1.5W (less than 0.5W at Standby)
Overall Dimensions (W x D x H) 420 x 355x 121mm
Weight Approx. 4.8 kg