Thorens TD 204 walnut
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Thorens
TD 204 walnut
Product Info
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The TD 204 walnut is a fantastic entry point into vinyl, offering a warm, engaging sound and a beautifully crafted walnut plinth. It's perfect for someone building a first system or looking for a reliable, ready-to-play turntable with a touch of classic Thorens charm – not a serious audiophile’s endgame, but a joy to use.
Product Description
- Thorens TD 204 walnut
- Manual Plug-and-Play Turntable
- With belt drive
- Electronically controlled DC motor
- Speeds: 33-1/3
- 45 rpm
- Turntable: 12" aluminium with damping ring
- Tonearm: Thorens TP 120 with detachable SME headshell
- Cartridge: Audio-Technica AT95E
- Disconnectable phono preamplifier
- Anti-skating (spring)
- Power supply: external 12 V DC power supply
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 145 x 360 mm
- Weight: 4.2 kg
- Colour: Walnut
- high-gloss
- Incl. plug-in power supply
- dust cover (acrylic)
- RCA phono cable and Thorens rubber mat
PROS
- • Solid walnut plinth offers excellent vibration damping and a premium feel.
- • The Audio-Technica AT95E provides a surprisingly detailed and balanced sonic signature.
- • Thorens TP 120 tonearm is well-balanced and allows for cartridge upgrades.
- • Electronically controlled DC motor ensures stable speeds and minimal wow/flutter.
CONS
- • The acrylic dust cover can be prone to scratching with regular use.
- • Limited upgrade paths compared to more modular, higher-end turntables.
- • The spring-based anti-skating isn’t as precise as more advanced systems.
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Key Features
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Platter
12" Aluminium with Damping Ring
Speed
33-1/3 & 45 rpm
Tonearm
Thorens TP 120 with SME Headshell
Pitch Range
+/- 0.25%
Weight
4.2 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TD 204 uses modern manufacturing techniques; it lacks the raw, sometimes quirky character of vintage models, but feels consistently well-made.
While convenient, the preamp is fairly basic. For more premium cartridges, an external phono stage will definitely unlock more detail and nuance.
Absolutely, the SME headshell makes cartridge changes simple; a Sumiko Blue Point No. 3 or Nagaoka MP-110 would be worthwhile upgrades.
