Headshell TP 19-2

Product Overview

The Thorens Headshell TP 19-2 is an official replacement or accessory headshell designed for use with compatible Thorens tonearms and turntables. It’s offered as a genuine spare part by Thorens and intended to maintain proper cartridge mounting and signal transmission in systems that use Thorens-specific tonearm connectors.

Compatibility and Application
This headshell is compatible with several Thorens turntable models that use the TP 19 series tonearm design, such as the TD 103A and TD 190-2. It is fitted to the tonearm in place of the original headshell and provides the mechanical and electrical interface required for mounting a cartridge.

Unlike universal SME-style headshells, the Thorens TP 19-2 uses Thorens’ own connector standard. This means cartridges must be mounted in the way the headshell and tonearm are designed to accept, which in older Thorens tonearms typically involves mounting screws from below rather than top-down mounting as on modern SME headshells.

Design and Construction
The TP 19-2 is a simple, functional headshell that carries the Thorens logo and connects to the tonearm cartridge wiring. It may be offered in variants with or without pre-attached internal leads, depending on how you select it from the Thorens spare parts listings.

Because it’s an official part from Thorens’ spare parts catalogue, the headshell is engineered to match the mechanical tolerance and electrical contact standard of the original Thorens tonearm system, ensuring reliable connection and signal integrity for the cartridge.

Features

• Designed specifically for TP 19 series tonearms from Thorens.

• Suitable as a replacement or for assembling an extra cartridge for quick cartridge swapping.

• Available in versions with or without wiring, allowing flexibility if you’re managing custom setups.

• Displays the Thorens logo for a factory-authentic appearance.

Use Case
This headshell is ideal for owners of compatible Thorens turntables who want to:

• Replace a worn or damaged original headshell.

• Prepare a second cartridge for easy change-over (e.g., a different stylus type or tracking force preference).

• Preserve correct mechanical and electrical fitment on Thorens tonearms that do not follow the more common SME standard.