The TD 209 delivers a clear and detailed soundstage, with accurate midrange reproduction and stable speed. The innovative TP 90 tone arm contributes to precise tracking and minimal distortion. The two-piece aluminum and acrylic glass platform provides a stable base, resulting in an open and inviting soundstage.
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This model features manual operation and a belt drive with a flat belt around the sub-platter. The servo-controlled DC motor offers electronic speed control for 33-1/3 and 45 rpm. The 12-inch aluminum/acrylic turntable weighs 0.9 kg. The TP 90 tone arm, based on the TP 92, features an ultra-low-friction, high-performance bearing and an innovative anti-bias system. The tone arm is adjustable for vertical tracking angle, azimuth and overhang. The MDF chassis is finished with high-gloss lacquer in red, black or white. A dust cover of clear acrylic is optionally available.
The Thorens TD 209 is an innovatively designed turntable, developed as an alternative to traditional models. The design comes from Swiss engineer Heinz Rohrer. The atypical shape of the chassis is not only intended to be aesthetic, but reduces resonances and improves sound quality. The TP 90 tone arm is based on a proven design and made of cushioned aluminum. The plinth is manufactured with CNC precision from MDF and finished in high-gloss lacquer. The internal cabling and components are selected for minimal signal distortion.
Thorens was founded in 1883 in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland. Originally, the company manufactured music boxes and timepieces. In 1903, Thorens began producing phonographs, later followed by gramophones. In the 1950s, the brand introduced its first electrically driven turntables. The TD 124, released in 1957, is considered an important model within the portfolio. In the following decades, Thorens released several models, including the TD 150 in 1965, a turntable with sub-chassis construction. The TD 160 followed in 1972. Production ceased in 1999, after which the company restarted several times under new management. Since 2018, Thorens has been based in Germany. The brand has since released both refurbished classic models and new turntables. The emphasis has remained on the traditional construction of analog turntables.
