Product Overview & Specifications
Combining design cues from the iconic TD 124 DD with state-of-the-art analogue engineering, the Thorens TD 404 DD sets a high benchmark for modern direct-drive turntables. Built on a solid sandwich plinth with a 5 mm aluminium top plate and decoupled by three height-adjustable spring-loaded feet, it utilizes a high-torque direct-drive motor paired with a heavily damped platter and integrated stroboscope pitch control for speed stability.
Fitted with the 9-inch Thorens TP 160 knife-edge bearing tonearm, the TD 404 DD includes an electronic auto-lifting tonearm mechanism (e-Lift) with an automatic stop feature to protect both record grooves and cartridge styli. Signal output options feature gold-plated RCA terminals alongside true balanced XLR connections, with an optional TPN 124 linear power supply upgrade path available to maximize electrical isolation and lower the system noise floor.
KEY FEATURES
- High-Torque Direct-Drive Motor: Derived from the flagship TD 124 DD, delivering smooth rotation, rapid startup, and rotational speed stability.
- TP 160 Knife-Edge Tonearm: High-precision 9-inch radial tonearm featuring magnetically guided knife-edge bearings and an SME bayonet headshell connection.
- Electronic e-Lift with Auto-Stop: Electronic tonearm lift mechanism paired with an end-of-side auto-stop feature to minimize stylus and record wear.
- Stroboscope & Pitch Fine-Tuning: Integrated stroboscope ring on a heavily damped platter with pitch control for real-time speed monitoring and adjustment.
- Low-Resonance Sandwich Construction: Chassis built with an isolated sandwich plinth topped by a 5 mm solid aluminium plate, decoupled via three spring-loaded feet.
- True Balanced XLR & Unbalanced RCA Outputs: Professional-grade balanced XLR connections paired with gold-plated RCA jacks for noise-free signal transmission.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Turntable Type | Direct-Drive Manual Turntable with Electronic Auto-Lift & Stop |
| Drive Principle | Direct Drive (High-Torque Synchronous Motor) |
| Playback Speeds | 33-1/3 & 45 RPM (Integrated Stroboscope with Pitch Control) |
| Platter | Heavily Damped Aluminium Alloy Platter |
| Tonearm Type | Thorens TP 160 9" Radial Tonearm (Knife-Edge Bearing with Magnetic Guidance) |
| Headshell Connection | Standard SME Bayonet Connector |
| Tonearm Control | Electronic Tonearm Lift (e-Lift) with Auto-Stop Function |
| Chassis Construction | Substantial Sandwich Plinth with 5 mm Aluminium Top Plate |
| Isolation Feet | Three Height-Adjustable Spring-Loaded Decoupling Feet |
| Audio Outputs | 1x Pair Gold-Plated RCA (Unbalanced), 1x Pair Stereo XLR (Balanced) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 450 x 368 x 155 mm |
| Included Accessories | Removable Dust Cover, Standard External Power Supply, RCA Cables |
| Optional Upgrade | Thorens TPN 124 Outboard Regulated Linear Power Supply |
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