TD 403 DD vs VPI Industries Player
The Player's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the TD 403 DD's 0.150%, its output 5.0 mV against 5.5 mV, its effective mass 10.6 g against 14 g, and its tracking force 2.0 g against 1.8 g.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,995
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About the TD 403 DD
The Thorens TD 403 DD is a plug-and-play manual turntable built around a direct-drive system, a heavy die-cast aluminum platter, and the Thorens TP 150 tonearm. It ships with a pre-installed Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge and is aimed at users who want audiophile performance without extra setup complexity. Available in high-gloss black or walnut, it has no built-in phono preamp and no auto-stop function.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- direct
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Platter Weight
- 1.4 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.150%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
- Output Voltage
- 5.5 mV
- Tracking Force
- 1.8 g
- Stylus Type
- elliptical
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Impedance
- 47000Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 420 × 141 × 360 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.2 kg (16 lbs)
- Available Colors
- high gloss black, walnut
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions