Thorens TD 204 A WALNUT
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Vinyl listening ready to plug in thanks to the built-in RIAA phono preamp, which can be bypassed depending on your setup (PHONO or LINE input).
- Belt drive + DC motor for smooth rotation and natural musical reproduction.
- Audio-Technica AT95E cartridge with elliptical diamond for good detail level and precise groove tracking.
- Glossy brown finish with included acrylic dust cover: an elegant hi-fi turntable, protected daily.
Manufacturer Information
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A hi-fi turntable designed for listening, with a simple and refined approach
This vinyl turntable focuses on a classic and efficient design: manual operation, belt drive, and hi-fi oriented chassis. It easily integrates into an existing system thanks to its gold-plated RCA output and switchable RIAA phono preamp, allowing you to adapt the turntable to your amplifier, active speakers, or external phono preamp.
Its glossy brown aesthetic and acrylic protective cover position it as an elegant solution for a living room, office, or dedicated listening setup, while maintaining accessible handling.
Who is this vinyl turntable ideal for, and in what uses?
It is aimed at vinyl enthusiasts who want to enjoy a simple-to-install turntable that is pleasant to use, without complex adjustments. The integrated preamp is especially convenient for direct connection to active speakers or an amplifier without a phono input.
It is well suited for home studio listening, domestic hi-fi use, or as a main turntable to rediscover a collection of 33 and 45 RPM records. Its manual operation will also appeal to those who enjoy the "vinyl" gesture and full control over start and stop.
Technical specifications
| Digital conversion | No | Dimension | 12" |
| Bluetooth | No | Outputs | Rca |
| Drive | strap | Color | Brown |
| Operation | manual | Stylus dimensions | 0.39 x 0.71 mil |
| RIAA phono preamp | built-in, defeatable | Stylus assembly | bonded to a round-section tube |
| Motor | DC | Cantilever material | aluminum |
| Rotational speeds | 33 1/3 and 45 rpm | Frequency response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Rotational speed variation | plus or minus 2 percent | Channel separation | 20 dB at 1 kHz |
| Wow and flutter | 0.2 percent | Channel balance | 2 dB |
| Platter material | die-cast aluminum | Output voltage | 4 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec |
| Platter diameter | 12 inches, or 300 mm | Vertical tracking angle | 23 degrees |
| Mat | rubber, included | Vertical tracking force | 1.5 to 2.5 g, standard 2 g |
| Type | static balance, linear | Static compliance | 20 x 10-6 cm / dyne |
| Effective tonearm length | 9 inches, 232.8 mm | Dynamic compliance | 6.5 x 10-6 cm / dyne, 100 Hz |
| Stylus pressure range | 0 to 4 g | Coil material | TPC copper |
| Acceptable cartridge weight | 3.5 to 6.0 g | Recommended load impedance | 47 kOhms |
| Azimuth adjustment | 17.8 mm | Recommended load capacitance | 100 to 200 pF |
| Stylus type | elliptical | Coil inductance | 400 mH at 1 kHz |
Questions frequently asked
Can the Thorens TD 204 A Walnut be connected to an auxiliary input?
The built-in RIAA phono preamplifier allows direct connection to a line input via the stereo RCA output. Gold-plated RCA connectors and a grounding terminal are provided.
Is the built-in phono preamplifier bypassable?
It is possible to bypass the RIAA preamplifier to use an external phono stage. This setup retains the turntable's analog RCA output.
What playback speeds are available?
The belt drive operates at 33 1/3 and 45 RPM. The platter measures 300 mm and accommodates 12-inch records. Wow and flutter are specified at 0.2%.
Which cartridge is mounted on this turntable?
The AT95E cartridge features an elliptical stylus measuring 0.39 x 0.71 mil and an aluminum cantilever. The recommended tracking force ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 g, with 2 g as the standard setting.
Is the dust cover included with the turntable?
An acrylic dust cover is provided to protect the unit from dust. The brown gloss finish complements the chassis.



