The Thorens TD 1600 blends classic heritage with modern 21st-century turntable technology. While evoking the iconic classic 160 series with its traditional wooden plinth, two-part aluminium platter, thick rubber mat, and acrylic dust cover, it incorporates significant mechanical innovations beneath the surface. Featuring a spring-stabilized sub-chassis and an external linear power supply, this model comes equipped with the high-end 9-inch Thorens TP 160 knife-edge bearing tonearm.

In addition to traditional gold-plated RCA outputs, the TD 1600 includes true balanced XLR outputs. Because low-level phono signals are highly susceptible to noise and electrical interference, the balanced XLR signal path—when paired with a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge—ensures ultra-low noise transmission and optimal signal clarity to your phono preamplifier.

KEY FEATURES

• Spring-Stabilized Sub-Chassis: Suspended sub-chassis mounted on three conical springs to isolate the platter and tonearm from footfall and external vibrations.
• Thorens TP 160 Knife-Edge Tonearm: Medium-mass 9-inch precision radial tonearm featuring ultra-low-friction knife-edge bearings, optimal mass distribution, and axial overhang adjustment.
• SME Bayonet Headshell Connection: Standard detachable headshell design compatible with standard SME bayonets and integrated cartridges such as the Ortofon SPU series.
• True Balanced XLR Outputs: Features professional-grade XLR outputs alongside standard RCA connections for interference-free signal transmission with MC cartridges.
• Two-Part Machined Aluminium Platter: Precision-machined 12-inch two-part aluminium platter driven by a polished internal drive belt with adjustable tension.
• External Linear Power Supply (TPN 1600): Outboard regulated linear power supply driving an electronically controlled AC motor for precise speed stability.

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