THORENS TD 203

It’s an ongoing delight to see the resurgence of vinyl spawning new turntable designs, and here we have a fine deck from Thorens at a price we reckon to be a sweet-spot for those returning to the joys of vinyl. The quality of turntables can increase dramatically as you rise up from the entry level over $1000 and above, and here Thorens has delivered something extraspecial, with a level of sound significantly beyond its price — it won a 2016 Sound+Image Award for its performance.

EQUIPMENT

Available in black, white and the red that Thorens is making something of a trademark, the TD 203 boasts a uni-pivot arm that is unusual at this price, as is the luxury of electronic speed change rather than having to raise