Thorens TD 1600 Turntable with TP 160 tonearm (Black)

Description

THE NEW TD 1600 WITH IMPROVED TONEARM TP 160

The TD 1600, featuring the new TP 160 tonearm, represents a consistent evolution of the TD 1600. It possesses a classic wooden plinth, a two-part machined aluminum platter with an internally run ground drive belt. The external linear power supply TPN 1600 is equipped with a high-performance toroidal transformer and provides the synchronous motor with 2x 16V to ensure the highest possible rotational stability of the platter.

The new TP 160 tonearm was developed by the renowned designer Helmut Thiele and features an ultra-precise knife edge bearing. This J-shaped 9″ tonearm with an SME headshell connection takes inspiration from the design of famous studio tonearms. The blade for the horizontal bearing is additionally stabilized by magnets to ensure the most precise tracking of the vinyl record.

The three springs of the subchassis do not hang from the top board but rest on the floor. Simultaneously, a tensioned steel thread extending from the motor pulley axis to the turntable axis prevents lateral tilting and ensures the subchassis swings as piston-like as possible.

The balanced outputs (XLR) ensure a professional connection. Since the phono signal needs significant amplification, it is particularly susceptible to electrical interference. The balanced connection via the XLR sockets ensures the least possible interference-free connection between the turntable and the phono preamplifier. To utilize the True Balanced Connection, the turntable must be equipped with a moving coil (MC) cartridge.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Stabilized sub chassis on three conical springs
• Precision pivot bearing tonearm TP 160 with SME headshell connector
• Polished precision belt
• Two-part machined aluminum platter
• Adjustable belt tension
• Electronical controlled motor
• Manual lift
• True balanced (XLR) and (RCA) outputs
• External linear power supply TPN 1600

Specifications

Function

manual turntable with subchasssis

Drive system

Belt, sub platter aluminum

Motor

electronically controlled and stabilized AC synchronous motor

Speeds

33-1/3, 45 rpm.

Speed select

electronical

Platter

12“ / 4,2 kg (aluminum)

Tonearm

Thorens TP 160 knife edge bearing tonearm

Effective mass of the tonearm

14 g

Anti-Skating

spring

Outputs

RCA / balanced XLR

Power supply

TPN 1600 external linear power supply with 2x 16V and toroidal transformer

Dimensions

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

Weight

11 kg

Finish

solid wooden plinth, black high gloss, walnut high gloss, top board made of triCom

Scope of delivery

power supply, acrylic dust cover