Thorens TD 201 black
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Thorens
TD 201 black
Product Info
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The Thorens TD 201 Black is a fantastic entry point for vinyl enthusiasts wanting a ready-to-go, well-built turntable. It's particularly good for someone who appreciates a clean, balanced sound and wants a simple setup without a lot of fiddling—perfect for casual listening and building a vinyl habit.
Product Description
- Thorens TD 201 Black
- Manually Operated Turntable
- For committed beginners who are looking for a robust
- easy-to-use and ready-to-use turntable
- Smooth-running motor with belt drive
- Solid aluminium cast platter
- The new TP71 tonearm has a removable head shell with bayonet lock
- Drive: Flat belt (inside)
- Electronically controlled DC motor
- Speeds: 33-1 / 3
- 45rpm
- Switching: Electronic
- Turntable 12" aluminium with damping ring
- Tonearm: Thorens TP71
- Removable headshell
- Cartridge: Audio Technica AT3600
- Phono preamplifier can be switched off
- Anti-skating
- Power supply via external 12 V DC power supply
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 355 x 121 mm
- Weight: 3.9 kg
- Colour: Black high gloss
- Includes plug-in power supply
- dust cover (acrylic)
- RCA cable and Thorens rubber mat
PROS
- • Solid aluminum platter provides excellent stability and inertia.
- • Audio Technica AT3600 cartridge delivers a surprisingly detailed and balanced sound.
- • The TP71 tonearm with bayonet headshell offers easy cartridge swapping and upgrades.
- • Belt-drive system minimizes motor noise and provides smooth, consistent speed.
CONS
- • The high-gloss black finish is a fingerprint magnet and prone to scratches.
- • The DC motor, while quiet, lacks the long-term reliability of some higher-end motors.
- • Limited upgrade path beyond cartridge/headshell changes.
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Key Features
Drive Type
Flat belt with electronically controlled DC motor
Platter
12 in aluminum with damping ring
Speed
33-1/3 and 45 rpm
Tonearm
Thorens TP71 with removable headshell
Pitch Range
Nominal, no adjustable pitch control
Weight
3.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a step above many budget cartridges, offering better tracking and a more refined sound, but it’s not a high-end audiophile pickup.
It helps to reduce platter resonance and provides a more stable platform for playback, though its impact is subtle compared to more advanced damping solutions.
While possible, the TD 201 is designed as a more integrated system, and swapping the tonearm would require a more involved upgrade and careful matching.
