Thorens TD 102 TO WALNUT
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Everyday Listening Comfort: automatic operation, ideal for starting and finishing a side without manual handling.
- Simplified Setup: built-in and switchable RIAA phono preamp to connect either to a LINE input or an external phono preamp.
- Stable and Quiet Playback: belt drive, DC motor, and electronic speed control for 33 1/3 and 45 RPM.
- Ready-to-Play Package: mounted Audio-Technica AT-VM95E cartridge, acrylic dust cover, rubber mat, and RCA phono cable included.
Manufacturer Information
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A Turntable Designed to Combine Elegance and Simplicity
With its wooden chassis and glossy Walnut finish, this vinyl turntable naturally fits into a modern hi-fi living room as well as a more classic listening space. The design emphasizes vibration control through damping feet, while maintaining a "plug and play" approach with discreet and practical electronics for daily use.
Intended Use and Target Users
This turntable is aimed at those who want to enjoy their records without hassle: vinyl enthusiasts discovering the format, music lovers seeking a reliable solution for regular listening, or users looking for an elegant turntable for a home hi-fi system. The automatic mode reassures beginners and protects the stylus, while the switchable phono preamp appeals to more demanding users who already own a phono preamp or an amplifier with a PHONO input.
Features and Innovations
The belt drive (flat belt around the sub-platter) combined with a DC motor ensures steady rotation, with electronic selection of 33 1/3 and 45 RPM speeds. The connectivity remains deliberately simple and efficient: stereo RCA output and ground (earth) terminal for clean integration into a hi-fi system.
The TP 72 tonearm made of carbon features a straight geometry and includes a magnetic anti-skating system for controlled groove tracking. The Audio-Technica AT-VM95E (moving magnet) cartridge is a well-regarded choice for balanced sound, good definition, and forgiving playback, notably thanks to its elliptical diamond. Together, they form a coherent turntable to showcase a vinyl collection, from new pressings to older records.
Technical specifications
| Digital conversion | No | Dimension | 12" |
| Bluetooth | No | Outputs | Rca |
| Drive | strap | Color | Brown |
| Operation | automatic | Channel separation | 20 dB (1 kHz) |
| Phono preamp | built-in RIAA (switchable) | Channel balance | 2 dB (1 kHz) |
| Motor | DC motor | Output voltage | 4 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) |
| Rotation speed | 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM (electronic control) | Vertical tracking angle | 23 degrees |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 60 dB | Tracking force | 1.8 - 2.2 grams |
| Chassis | wood with damping feet | Recommended tracking force | 2 grams |
| Finish | glossy Walnut | Static compliance | 17 x 10^-6 cm/dyne |
| Material | die-cast aluminum | Dynamic compliance | 7 x 10^-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz) |
| Platter diameter | 12 inches (300 mm) | Coil impedance | 3.3 kOhms (1 kHz) |
| Platter mat | rubber (pater matt) | Recommended load impedance | 47 kOhms |
| Construction | carbon | Recommended load capacitance | 100 to 200 pF |
| Arm type | straight | Coil inductance | 550 mH (1 kHz) |
| Effective length | 214.5 mm | DC resistance | 485 ohms |
| Overhang | 19.5 mm | Coil wire | T.P. Copper |
| Anti-skating | magnetic | Diamond mounting | Bounded Round Shank |
| Diamond | elliptical (0.3 x 0.7 mil) | Ground | 1 earth terminal |
| Generator type | moving magnet (VM) | External power supply | 12V DC |
| Coils | para-toroidal copper | Dust cover | acrylic |
| Body | low-resonance polymer material | Cable | RCA phono |
| Cantilever | conical aluminum | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 420 x 138.6 x 355 mm |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 22 kHz | Weight | 4.8 kg |
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Thorens TD 102 A Walnut have a built-in phono preamp?
A switchable RIAA phono preamplifier is integrated. The RCA output can be connected to a line input when the preamp is activated, or to a PHONO input with an external preamp when it is deactivated.
Is the turntable automatic?
The automatic operation handles the playback cycle and helps protect the stylus of the AT-VM95E cartridge.
Which cartridge is fitted on this Thorens turntable?
The Audio-Technica AT-VM95E moving magnet cartridge is installed by default. Its elliptical diamond measuring 0.3 x 0.7 mil operates with a recommended tracking force of 2 g. Its frequency response is specified from 20 Hz to 22 kHz.
What playback speeds are available?
Electronic selection provides access to speeds of 33 1/3 and 45 rpm. Belt drive and DC motor contribute to rotation consistency.
Is the tonearm adjusted for accurate playback?
The TP 72 straight carbon tonearm includes a magnetic anti-skating system. Its effective length is 214.5 mm, with an overhang of 19.5 mm.
