Thorens td 1600 tp 160 Manual Suspended Frame Turntable - Walnut

The Art of the Subchassis - Constantly Refined.

A turntable for discerning listeners, combining classic Thorens DNA with modern engineering.

The Thorens TD 1600 with TP 160 is a high-end audiophile turntable that combines Thorens' legendary suspended subchassis design with modern tonearm technology. Its classic wooden plinth, two-piece aluminum platter, and precision-ground internal drive belt form the basis for exceptionally smooth and accurate vinyl playback.

To ensure maximum speed stability, the electronically controlled synchronous motor is powered by the external TPN 1600 linear power supply, featuring a high-performance toroidal transformer. Providing 2 × 16 V to the drive system, it contributes significantly to excellent speed uniformity and extraordinary rotational accuracy.

One of the highlights of the TD 1600 is the TP 160 tonearm, developed by renowned designer Helmut Thiele. This 9-inch J-shaped tonearm with SME headshell mount combines the aesthetics of classic studio tonearms with cutting-edge precision. Its ultra-precise blade bearing is further stabilized by magnets, ensuring exceptionally accurate record groove tracking. The SME headshell interface also allows for easy cartridge replacement and maximum flexibility in optimizing the system to suit personal listening preferences.

The sophisticated suspended subchassis is based on three conical springs mounted directly on the chassis base. An additional tensioned steel cable controls the movement of the suspended chassis and minimizes unwanted lateral movement. This allows for a highly controlled piston suspension movement, effectively isolating the tonearm and cartridge from external vibrations and resonances.

For the cleanest possible signal transmission, the TD 1600 is equipped with balanced RCA and XLR outputs. The extremely low-level signal generated by a turntable is particularly sensitive to electrical interference, so balanced signal transmission is particularly advantageous. When used with a moving coil (MC) cartridge, the True Balanced Connection provides an exceptionally pure and interference-free signal path to the phono preamplifier.

SPECIFICATIONS

Manual turntable with suspended floating chassis and belt drive, technologically refined reinterpretation of the historic Thorens TD 160 and TD 150 models;

Ultra-precise 9-inch J-shaped TP 160 tonearm developed by Helmut Thiele, with an effective mass of 14 grams, equipped with knife-edge bearings stabilized horizontally by specially calibrated magnets to ensure maximum tracking accuracy;

Removable headshell with SME connector (cartridge to be purchased separately);

Equipped with balanced XLR outputs that allow a true balanced connection with installed MC cartridges;

Subchassis stabilized on 3 conical springs mounted on the turntable base;

Calibrated system with steel tie rod connected to a steel pin anchored to the base, capable of preventing oscillations and allowing only vertical movement of the subchassis;

Dynamically balanced two-piece platter made of machined aluminum alloy;

Electronically controlled stabilized DC synchronous motor with external high performance TPN 1600 linear power supply unit with toroidal transformer and 2 x 16 VDC output voltage;

Internal belt with adjustable tension;

Iconic wooden plinth;

Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs;

Rubber damping mat and dust cap included;

Cartridge to be purchased separately;

Walnut High Gloss finish lacquered);

Dimensions (W x H x D) 454 x 180 x 369 mm;

Weight 11 kg.