Was bringt der Direktantrieb beim Thorens TD 402 DD?

Der Motor treibt den Teller direkt an, ohne Riemen dazwischen. Das ergibt sehr hohe Drehzahlstabilität und kräftigen Antritt — der Teller ist praktisch sofort auf Touren. Ausserdem entfällt der Riemenwechsel als Verschleissteil. Thorens hat den Antrieb so ausgelegt, dass er trotz Kraft ausgesprochen leise arbeitet.

Kann ich Auto-Start und Auto-Stopp beim TD 402 DD abschalten?

Ja. Beide Automatikfunktionen lassen sich deaktivieren, wenn du den Tonarm lieber selbst führst. Genauso ist die integrierte MM-Phonovorstufe abschaltbar — du kannst also jederzeit auf einen externen Phonoeingang wechseln, ohne dass dir die Automatik oder die interne Stufe dazwischenfunkt.

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen TD 402 DD und TD 403 DD?

Der TD 403 DD hat den deutlich schwereren Plattenteller (1,4 kg) und den audiophilen Tonarm TP 150 mit SME-Headshell, dazu ab Werk ein Ortofon 2M Blue. Dafür verzichtet er auf Phonovorstufe und Automatik. Kurz: 402 für Komfort, 403 für Purismus. Beide teilen denselben Antrieb.

Brauche ich zum TD 402 DD einen Phono-Vorverstärker?

Nein, eine MM-Phonovorstufe ist eingebaut. Du kannst den Spieler direkt an jeden Hochpegel-Eingang hängen. Hast du bereits einen guten Phonoeingang oder eine externe Phonostufe, schaltest du die interne einfach ab und nutzt den besseren Weg — der TD 402 DD ist für beides vorbereitet.

Warum den Thorens TD 402 DD bei HD Zürisee kaufen?

Weil wir wissen, welche Geräte im Alltag halten und welche nur im Prospekt gut aussehen. Wir prüfen Auflagekraft und Anti-Skating vor der Übergabe, liefern und stellen auf Wunsch vor Ort auf. Und wenn später eine Nadel fällig wird, hast du weiterhin einen Ansprechpartner in Wädenswil.

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Thorens TD 402 DD Turntable, Matte Oak

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Preset by HD Zürisee + CHF 50 We check and adjust the cartridge, overhang, tracking force, anti-skating and tonearm height – and deliver your turntable ready to play.

Questions about the preset service

What does the preset service at HD Zürisee include?
For the preset service we mount the cartridge if needed and set overhang, tracking force, anti-skating and tonearm height before the turntable reaches you. You unpack it, place it and play a record straight away – no stylus gauge or alignment template required.

How much does the preset service cost and how long does delivery take?
For this model the preset service costs CHF 50 and can be added with a checkbox on the product page. If the turntable is available immediately, we set it up before dispatch without delay. If it first has to come from the supplier, delivery takes 2–4 working days longer because we set it up here first.

Who benefits from the preset service?
Anyone who wants to listen right away without fiddling with a stylus gauge and alignment template. A properly set-up cartridge sounds better and protects stylus and records. If you enjoy tinkering, simply untick the option. We are happy to answer questions by phone, WhatsApp or e-mail.

The Thorens TD 402 DD is a direct-drive turntable with the carbon TP 72 tonearm, switchable MM phono preamp, plus auto-start and auto-stop — in matte oak, with a light, calm natural-wood look and a black top plate.

Unpack, set the counterweight, put on a record. No more ceremony than that. The matte oak brings exactly the technology of the black and walnut models in a finish that slots into bright, minimalist or Scandinavian-style living spaces without fuss.

Why the TD 402 DD in matte oak?

Because direct drive does exactly what you'd expect from it: torque and speed stability. The platter is up to speed in a second and stays there. Add the TP 72 tonearm with carbon tube and detachable headshell — light, stiff and open for later upgrades. Auto-start lowers the arm, auto-stop lifts it again at the end. Both can be switched off if you'd rather lend a hand yourself. So can the phono preamp: if a better phono input moves in, you simply switch it off.

What you hear

A grown-up, punchy start — the direct drive pushes dynamic passages with an effortlessness that makes many belt-drive peers in this class pause for thought. The Audio-Technica AT-VM95E with elliptical stylus traces cleanly without turning shrill. And if you later swap just the stylus for a finer cut, the whole turntable steps up once more. There's hardly a cheaper upgrade.

Who is the TD 402 DD in matte oak for?

For anyone who wants convenience without cutting corners on the drive — and for anyone who prefers light natural wood to piano lacquer or high-gloss walnut. A clean choice for a second system with ambition, too.

Honestly: if you don't need the automation and would rather put every franc into platter and tonearm, you're better off with the TD 403 DD — heavier platter, significantly better arm, but no convenience. Hand on heart: you can't have both in this price class.

Our verdict

The TD 402 DD is the turntable for people who love vinyl but have no appetite for ceremony — and in matte oak, finally also for anyone who found black too much stage and walnut too classic. It takes work off your hands without hurting sonically. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we hand it over ready to play, with correctly set tracking force.

Technical data

Operation: manual with auto-start and auto-stop (switchable off)
Drive: direct drive, DC motor
Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 rpm, electronically switchable
Platter: aluminum, damped
Tonearm: Thorens TP 72 with carbon tube, detachable headshell
Cartridge: Audio-Technica AT-VM95E (MM), elliptical stylus
Phono preamp: integrated (MM), switchable off
Anti-skating: present
Output: RCA
Plinth: solid MDF, top plate in brushed aluminum
Finish: matte oak with black top plate
Power supply: external plug-in power supply, 24 V DC
Dimensions (W × H × D): 420 × 141 × 360 mm
Weight: 5.8 kg
Included: turntable, plug-in power supply, dust cover (acrylic), RCA cable, Thorens rubber mat, instruction manual

Frequently asked questions

What does direct drive bring to the Thorens TD 402 DD?

The motor drives the platter directly, with no belt in between. This results in very high speed stability and strong torque — the platter is practically up to speed instantly. It also eliminates belt replacement as a wear item. Thorens designed the drive to run remarkably quietly despite its power.

Can I switch off auto-start and auto-stop on the TD 402 DD?

Yes. Both automatic functions can be deactivated if you'd rather guide the tonearm yourself. The built-in MM phono preamp can also be switched off — so you can move to an external phono input at any time, without the automation or the internal stage getting in your way.

What's the difference between the TD 402 DD and TD 403 DD?

The TD 403 DD has the significantly heavier platter (1.4 kg) and the audiophile TP 150 tonearm with SME headshell, plus a factory-fitted Ortofon 2M Blue. In exchange, it does without a phono preamp and automation. In short: 402 for convenience, 403 for purism. Both share the same drive.

Do I need a phono preamp for the TD 402 DD?

No, an MM phono preamp is built in. You can connect the turntable directly to any high-level input. If you already have a good phono input or an external phono stage, simply switch the internal one off and use the better path — the TD 402 DD is prepared for both.

Why buy the Thorens TD 402 DD at HD Zürisee?

Because we know which devices hold up in everyday use and which only look good in the brochure. We check tracking force and anti-skating before handover, deliver and, on request, set up on site. And when a stylus is due later, you still have a contact person in Wädenswil.

Goes well with

The cheapest sonic leap: a finer stylus or a better cartridge from our cartridge selection — Audio-Technica's VM95 series makes this particularly easy. Record care and accessories at Thorens. For comparison: all turntables. The factory-mounted Audio-Technica AT-VM95E is also available from us separately — as a replacement or second cartridge.