Thorens has introduced the Thorens TD 404 DD turntable, which reinterprets the classic TD 124 DD platform. It also uses a direct drive with the highest torque. In combination with the pre-installed TP 160 tonearm, equipped with a precision knife-edge bearing, the TD 404 DD turntable guarantees precise tracking.
The new Thorens TD 404 DD platter features an advanced resonance suppression system, and the integrated strobe allows for precise speed adjustment. There are a number of ergonomic improvements, such as the electronic tonearm lift (e-Lift) with an automatic stop function, which gently lifts the stylus at the end of playback, reducing wear on both the stylus itself. The rigid sandwich body of the turntable with a 5 mm thick aluminum top plate minimizes resonances. Three height-adjustable supports with spring damping provide effective decoupling from external vibrations.
The Thorens TD 404 DD turntable will go on sale in Europe in the fourth quarter of 2025 at a recommended retail price of 4,499 euros.
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Model name
TD 404 DD
Speed
N/A
Drive
Direct-drive
Suspension
N/A
Tonearm preinstalled
N/A
Tonearm model
N/A
Cartridge preinstalled
N/A
Cartridge model
N/A
Platter
N/A
Motor
N/A
Wow and Flutter (%)
N/A
Signal to Noise (dB)
N/A
Rumble (-dB)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
N/A
Weight (kg)
N/A
Official link
N/A
Music First Audio has introduced the new Music First Audio LP 103 LCR phonostage – a highly flexible model, ideal for working with both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges.
For its 30th anniversary, AVID has released a new turntable, the AVID Relveo – the device sports a new conical suspension system for better vibration suppression and a dual-belt drive.
The company MSB Technology presented a very interesting solution to the eternal problem that arises after the introduction of an active subwoofer into the path - interference from the power amplifiers built into the bass modules can degrade the signal quality, transmitting noise back into the signal lines. The MSB Technology The Pro Sub Isolator is designed to correct this drawback.
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Sennheiser has released a limited edition of the Momentum Wireless 4 wireless headphones – Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless “Bond Truluv”, styled after the works of the avant-garde graffiti artist.
Matrix Audio releases new integrated amplifiers with a digital-to-analog converter and full streaming functionality - Matrix Audio MD-1 and MD-1P. The first model, offering 2 x 150 W of output power, is suitable for the "entry" level, the senior device will provide a power of 2 x 300 W.