Thorens TD 403 DD Turntable

Thorens TD 403 DD Turntable: Premium Direct-Drive at Vinyl Sound

With the new TD 403 DD model, Thorens completes the line of plug-in and playback turntables in the 400 series. Visually true to Thorens, the new TD 403 DD uses the same proven and quiet-running direct drive as the successful TD 402 DD, but differs from its smaller brother with a massive 1.4 kg and 22 mm thick cast aluminum platter and the audiophile-grade TP 150 tonearm, which is also used in the new TD 1500 model.
The high-quality and pre-tuned 2M Blue pickup from Danish cartridge specialist Ortofon is also included as standard. This proves to be a suitable playback partner thanks to its bare diamond with elliptical stylus.

NEWLY DEVELOPED THORENS TONEARM TP 150

The new TP 150 tonearm is also used on the newly launched Thorens TD 1500 and is similar to the TP 124 tonearm used on the new TD 124 DD. It has an effective mass of 14 grams, is height and azimuth adjustable and is equipped with a standard SME connection so that main console changes can be easily made or other cartridges installed.
Anti-skating is adjusted by a movable weight in the base of the arm, which is set on a nylon thread guided by a ruby bearing.

The Pinnacle of the 400 Series Plug-and-Play Turntables.

Completing the esteemed 400 series of direct-drive turntables, the new Thorens TD 403 DD is available now at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Visually remaining a true Thorens classic, this model is designed for audiophiles who desire a sophisticated plug-and-play experience without compromising on high-end component quality.

A Proven Drive System with Upgraded Mass

The TD 403 DD utilizes the same proven, super-silent, and smooth-running direct-drive motor as its highly successful smaller brother, the TD 402 DD. However, it sets itself apart by introducing significant upgrades to its rotational mass. The turntable features a massive 1.4 kg, 22mm-thick die-cast aluminum platter, providing vastly improved speed stability and resonance control for a purer analog sound.

Newly Developed Thorens TP 150 Tonearm

A standout feature of this deck is the newly developed TP 150 audiophile tonearm (also featured on the new TD 1500 model). Sharing design DNA with the premium TP 124, this arm has an effective mass of 14 grams and is fully adjustable for both height and azimuth. It boasts a highly precise anti-skating mechanism, utilizing a sliding weight in the arm's base that is guided on a nylon thread over a low-friction ruby bearing. Thanks to the standard detachable SME connector, switching headshells or mounting different cartridges is completely effortless.

Pre-Installed Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge

Out of the box, the TD 403 DD is ready to perform. It comes standard with a high-quality, pre-adjusted 2M Blue cartridge from the renowned Danish specialist Ortofon. Featuring a naked diamond with an elliptical stylus, it serves as an exceptional playing partner that extracts brilliant detail and dynamics from your vinyl records.

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