Ready to Play Out of the Box: Thorens TD 402 DD Direct-Drive Turntable Features Cartridge, Phono Preamplifier, Carbon Tube TP 72 Tonearm, and Outstanding High-End Sound Vintage styling, precision German engineering, and out-of-the-box readiness distinguish the Thorens TD 402 DD turntable. With a nod to the company's fabled 1970s models, TD 402 DD is Thorens' first direct-drive turntable in 30 years – and well worth the wait. Equipped with a whisper-quiet motor that delivers exceptionally smooth and accurate speed control, TD 402 DD can stop and start on a dime. The sonic payoffs translate to natural, organic vinyl playback with a veritable sense of realism and propulsion. TD 402 DD comes with an Audio-Technica 95VM E cartridge aligned and installed on a cutting-edge, carbon-tube TP 72 tonearm. All you need to do is check the tracking force and anti-skate settings. Within minutes of unboxing TD 402 DD, you'll enjoy the rich detail and thrilling dynamics that make collecting vinyl so addictive. In addition to providing outstanding, distortion-free tracking, 95VM E arrives mounted on a detachable head shell that offers a variety of high-performance stylus upgrades easily made with simple plug-and-play installation. That means you can keep elevating your playback experiences without the cost of purchasing a new turntable. Known for its integration of form and function, Thorens also equips TD 402 DD with a convenient automatic start-and-stop function that prevents the annoying (and potentially hazardous) collision of your delicate stylus with the record label at the end of each album side. That's right: No more rushing to your ‘table when you're supposed to be savoring the last notes of a song. TD 402 DD even includes a moving-magnet phono preamplifier, so all you'll need to start playing music is an amplifier and speakers. Visually, TD 402 DD makes a statemen