TD 402 DD vs TD 102A
The TD 102A's wow & flutter is 0.200% against the TD 402 DD's 0.150%. Both share signal-to-noise (67 dB), output (4.0 mV), and tracking force (2.0 g).
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The Thorens TD 402 DD is a ready-to-play turntable designed for convenience and straightforward setup, combining a direct-drive motor with auto start/auto stop and a switchable built-in moving-magnet phono preamp. It uses the Thorens TP 72 tonearm with a carbon tube and detachable headshell, and it comes fitted with an Audio-Technica AT-VM95E cartridge. Thorens presents it as an out-of-the-box solution with an acrylic dust cover and external power supply included. The TD 402 DD is manufactured in Taiwan to Thorens specifications and is available in finishes such as black high gloss and walnut high gloss.
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The TD 102A's wow & flutter is 0.200% against the TD 402 DD's 0.150%. Both share signal-to-noise (67 dB), output (4.0 mV), and tracking force (2.0 g).
The TD 204's wow & flutter is 0.200% against the TD 402 DD's 0.150%, its output 3.4 mV against 4.0 mV, its tracking force 1.9 g against 2.0 g, and its output voltage 3.4V RMS against 4.0V RMS.
The Classic's wow & flutter is 0.120% against the TD 402 DD's 0.150%, its output 3.5 mV against 4.0 mV, and its signal-to-noise 65 dB against 67 dB. Both share tracking force (2.0 g).
The TN-4D-SE's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the TD 402 DD's 0.150% and its tracking force 2.3 g against 2.0 g. Both share signal-to-noise (67 dB) and output (4.0 mV).
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