{"product_id":"thorens-td-403-dd-turntable","title":"Thorens TD 403 DD Turntable","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThorens TD 403 DD Turntable: Premium Direct-Drive at Vinyl Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNEWLY DEVELOPED THORENS TONEARM TP 150\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnti-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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pinnacle of the 400 Series Plug-and-Play Turntables.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleting the esteemed 400 series of direct-drive turntables, the new \u003cstrong\u003eThorens TD 403 DD\u003c\/strong\u003e is available now at \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Proven Drive System with Upgraded Mass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003e1.4 kg, 22mm-thick die-cast aluminum platter\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing vastly improved speed stability and resonance control for a purer analog sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNewly Developed Thorens TP 150 Tonearm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout feature of this deck is the newly developed \u003cstrong\u003eTP 150 audiophile tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e (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 \u003cstrong\u003edetachable SME connector\u003c\/strong\u003e, switching headshells or mounting different cartridges is completely effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-Installed Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of the box, the TD 403 DD is ready to perform. It comes standard with a high-quality, pre-adjusted \u003cstrong\u003e2M Blue cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eStable and super-silent direct drive.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eMassive 1.4 kg and 22mm-thick die-cast aluminum platter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eNewly developed TP 150 tonearm (14g effective mass, adjustable height and azimuth).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Skating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSliding weight on a nylon thread guided over a precision ruby bearing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadshell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eDetachable headshell with standard SME connector.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePre-installed and pre-adjusted Ortofon 2M Blue (naked elliptical diamond).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Thorens","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black \/ Standard","offer_id":53214261575987,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss Walnut \/ Standard","offer_id":53214261608755,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Oak Finishes \/ Standard","offer_id":53214293262643,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/vinylsound_ThorensTD403DDBLKHGL_01_72_1600x_0e3a9b40-1c35-44ac-822b-96466b2b64ae.webp?v=1775704096","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/products\/thorens-td-403-dd-turntable","provider":"Vinyl Sound USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}