Thorens TD-202-wa

A turntable designed to combine hi-fi listening and modern use

This manual USB turntable positions itself as a versatile solution to enjoy vinyl with true installation comfort. Its belt drive favors smooth listening and limits the transmission of motor vibrations to the platter. The glossy wood finish adds a refined "living room" touch, while maintaining a practical approach focused on simplicity: plug in, adjust, listen, and if needed, digitize.

The built-in (switchable) RIAA phono preamp facilitates integration into many setups, whether you have a hi-fi amplifier, active speakers, a mixing console, or an audio interface. The result: a turntable that adapts to your system rather than the other way around.

Who is this USB vinyl turntable for?

It is perfect for vinyl enthusiasts who want a simple, elegant, and reliable turntable without getting lost in complex adjustments. It is also an excellent choice for those who wish to digitize their records to listen to their albums on the go, preserve rare pressings, or clean/edit recordings on a computer.

For DJ use, it can serve for listening, "at home" vinyl playlists, or fixed installations oriented towards ambiance, but its DNA remains that of a listening turntable : manual control, hi-fi orientation, and supplied cartridge for stable and musical playback.

Features and innovations

The heart of the system relies on a DC motor and belt drive, with speeds of 33 1/3 and 45 RPM and a speed variation announced at plus or minus 2 percent. The die-cast aluminum platter, equipped with a damping ring and delivered with a rubber mat, helps better control resonances for cleaner playback and a clearer low end.

The straight aluminum tonearm of type TP 71 (static balance) offers an adjustable tracking force and an adjustable anti-skating, essential to optimize groove tracking, limit distortion, and preserve your records. The supplied Audio-Technica AT95E cartridge, equipped with an elliptical diamond, provides a good level of definition and solid stereo separation, suitable for both pleasure listening and digitization.

Regarding connectivity, the turntable offers a gold-plated RCA output for stereo analog connection, and a USB output to connect the turntable to a computer via USB cable. The switchable RIAA phono preamp allows you to choose the best audio chain according to your equipment: use the built-in preamp for a line input, or disable it to use an external phono preamp.

Technical specifications

Digital conversion	Yes	Dimension	12"
Bluetooth	No	Outputs	USB, Rca
Drive	strap	Color	Natural

Type	manual USB turntable	Diamond type	elliptical
Built-in RIAA phono preamp	switchable	Cantilever	aluminum
Motor	DC motor	Frequency response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Speeds	33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM	Channel separation	20 dB at 1 kHz
Speed variation	plus or minus 2 percent	Channel balance	2 dB
Wow and flutter	0.2 percent	Output voltage	4 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Signal-to-noise ratio	67 dB or higher (A-weighted, 20 kHz LPF)	Vertical tracking angle	23 degrees
Finish	glossy wood	Static compliance	20 x 10^-6 cm/dyne
Material	die-cast aluminum	Dynamic compliance	6.5 x 10^-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Damping	damping ring	Coil material	TPC copper
Diameter	12 inches (300 mm)	Recommended load impedance	47 kOhms
Mat	rubber included	Recommended load capacitance	100-200 pF
Design	aluminum tube	Coil inductance	400 mH at 1 kHz
Effective length	8.8 inches (223.6 mm)	Cartridge weight	5.7 g (plus or minus 0.5 g)
Tracking force	0 to 4 g	Stereo analog audio output	gold-plated RCA connectors
Recommended cartridge weight	3.5 to 6.0 g	USB output	connection to a computer via USB cable
Overhang	18.6 mm	Mains voltage	AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Anti-skating	adjustable	Power consumption	1.5 W (less than 0.5 W in standby)
Headshell weight	10 g (nuts, bolts, and cables included)	Dimensions (W x H x D)	420 x 355 x 121 mm
Anti-skating adjustment compatibility	yes	Weight	3.9 kg
Model	Audio-Technica AT95E