TD 204 vs TD 102A
The TD 102A's output is 4.0 mV against the TD 204's 3.4 mV, its effective mass 6.1 g against 15 g, and its tracking force 2.0 g against 1.9 g. Both share wow & flutter (0.200%).
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The Thorens TD 204 is a manual, belt-driven hi-fi turntable aimed at audiophile beginners and users who want a ready-to-play deck with upgrade potential. It uses Thorens’ TP 120 9-inch J-shaped aluminum tonearm with detachable SME headshell, a die-cast aluminum platter, an external 12 V DC power supply, and a switchable built-in MM phono preamplifier for direct connection to line-level inputs. It comes pre-installed with an Audio-Technica AT95E cartridge and is available in high-gloss black or high-gloss walnut finishes.
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The TD 102A's output is 4.0 mV against the TD 204's 3.4 mV, its effective mass 6.1 g against 15 g, and its tracking force 2.0 g against 1.9 g. Both share wow & flutter (0.200%).
The TD 402 DD's wow & flutter is 0.150% against the TD 204's 0.200%, its output 4.0 mV against 3.4 mV, its tracking force 2.0 g against 1.9 g, and its output voltage 4.0V RMS against 3.4V RMS.
The Alva ST's wow & flutter is 0.120% against the TD 204's 0.200%, its output 3.6 mV against 3.4 mV, its effective mass 19.6 g against 15 g, and its tracking force 2.0 g against 1.9 g.
The LP7X's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the TD 204's 0.200%, its output 4.0 mV against 3.4 mV, and its tracking force 1.5 g against 1.9 g. Both share effective mass (15 g).
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