Thorens TD 403 DD Turntable with Ortofone 2M Blue Cartridge

Verdict: "The TD 403 DD conveys pure Direct Drive feeling: It sounds extraordinarily impulsive and lively, is very easy to use, and is a terrific all-round solution to musical happiness."

Product description

ith the new model TD 403 DD Thorens completes the line of direct drive plug-and-play turntables of the 400 series. Visually a true Thorens, the new TD 403 DD features the same proven smooth-running direct drive as the successful TD 402 DD, but sets itself apart from its smaller brother with a more massive 1.4 kg and 22mm-thick Die-cast aluminum platter and the TP 150 audiophile tonearm also used in the new TD 1500 model.

A high-quality and pre-adjusted 2M Blue cartridge from Danish cartridge specialist Ortofon is also supplied as standard. This proves to be an adequate playing partner due to its naked diamond with elliptical stylus.

Newly developed Thorens TP 150 tonearm

The new TP 150 tonearm is also used on the newly introduced Thorens TD 1500 model and is similar to the TP 124 used on the new TD 124 DD. It has an effective mass of 14 grams, is adjustable in height and azimuth and is equipped with a standard SME connector, so headshells can easily be switched or other cartridges mounted.

The anti-skating is set by a sliding weight in the base of the arm, which is adjusted on a nylon thread guided over a ruby bearing.

Special Features

• Stable and super silent direct drive
• THORENS TP 150 tonearm
• Detachable SME Headshell
• Massive 1.4 kg and 22mm-thick Die-cast aluminum platter
• Detachable headshell
• Pre installed cartridge Ortofon 2 M Blue