While Thorens CEO and owner Gunter Kürten was busy with customers, company representative Michael Gorny walked me through the brand's latest lineup of high-end products.
The sharp‑looking new TD 404 DD turntable ($4950, all prices approximate if converted from Euros) features a resonance‑damped platter, the direct‑drive motor from the TD 124 DD, an electronic tonearm lift, integrated stroboscope with pitch control, three height‑adjustable spring‑loaded feet, gold‑plated RCA outputs, balanced XLR connectors, and is compatible with the optional TPN 124 linear power supply.
Aimed at entry‑level vinyl enthusiasts, the new Thorens Coturn CT-02 Compact Turntable ($550) features a compact 12.5" × 5" × 1" CNC‑machined anodized aluminum chassis, integrated phono preamp, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB‑C charging. With a battery life of up to 16hours and hand‑assembly in Germany, it's designed for portability and on‑the‑go listening. I'd love to take this on crate‑digging trips across New York City.
The sharp‑looking new TD 404 DD turntable ($4950, all prices approximate if converted from Euros) features a resonance‑damped platter, the direct‑drive motor from the TD 124 DD, an electronic tonearm lift, integrated stroboscope with pitch control, three height‑adjustable spring‑loaded feet, gold‑plated RCA outputs, balanced XLR connectors, and is compatible with the optional TPN 124 linear power supply.
Aimed at entry‑level vinyl enthusiasts, the new Thorens Coturn CT-02 Compact Turntable ($550) features a compact 12.5" × 5" × 1" CNC‑machined anodized aluminum chassis, integrated phono preamp, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB‑C charging. With a battery life of up to 16hours and hand‑assembly in Germany, it's designed for portability and on‑the‑go listening. I'd love to take this on crate‑digging trips across New York City.
