Thorens TD 1500 Turntable + TP150 + 2M Bronze
Thorens TD 1500 Turntable + TP150 + 2M Bronze
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In 1965, the Thorens TD 150, an inconspicuous little turntable, came on the market and thus started a technical revolution in record player manufacturing. For the first time, a spring-suspended sub-chassis with an inner platter driven by a flat belt was used in a mass-produced unit. The principle proved to be very successful and found many imitators in the years since.
Like its famous predecessor, the new Thorens TD 1500, which is operated purely manually, features a sub-chassis that decouples the turntable and tonearm shelf from the motor and frame by means of three conical springs. In contrast to the TD 150, these springs can be adjusted from above through corresponding holes in the platter, which makes correct adjustment much easier.
The speed of the DC motor is electronically monitored by an incremental encoder and any deviations are automatically corrected, enabling exceptional wow and flutter values. As a unique selling point in its class, the TD 1500 features XLR outputs in addition to standard RCA jacks, enabling true balanced operation with a suitable MC cartridge.
NEWLY DEVELOPED THORENS TP 150 TONEARM
The new TP 150 tonearm is similar to the TP 124 used on the TD 124 DD. It has an effective mass of 14 grams, is adjustable in height and azimuth, and is equipped with a standard SME connector so headshells can easily be switched or other cartridges mounted. The anti-skating is set by a sliding weight in the base of the arm, guided over a ruby bearing on a nylon thread.
A high-quality, pre-adjusted 2M Bronze pickup from Danish specialist Ortofon is supplied as standard. It proves to be a perfect playing partner due to its naked diamond with Fine Line cut.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Sub-chassis with three adjustable conical springs
- Belt drive with polished precision belt
- Massive 1.4 kg and 22mm-thick die-cast aluminium platter
- Pre-installed Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge
- Electronically controlled motor with incremental encoder
- Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) outputs
- Thorens precision TP 150 tonearm
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Sub-Chassis Manual Belt-Drive Turntable |
| Drive System | Belt Drive (Polished Precision Belt) |
| Motor | Electronically Controlled DC Motor with Incremental Encoder |
| Speeds | 33-1/3, 45 RPM (Electronic Switching) |
| Sub-Chassis Isolation | 3 Conical Springs (Top-Adjustable through Platter) |
| Platter | 12" / 1.4 kg Die-Cast Aluminium (22 mm height) |
| Tonearm | THORENS TP 150 (J-Shape, Effective Mass 14g, Height & Azimuth Adjustable) |
| Tonearm Connector | Standard SME Connector (Detachable Headshell) |
| Anti-Skating Mechanism | Sliding Weight with Nylon Thread on Ruby Bearing |
| Cartridge | Ortofon 2M Bronze (MM, Nude Fine Line Stylus, Pre-installed) |
| Audio Outputs | 1 x Balanced Pair (XLR), 1 x Unbalanced Pair (RCA Phono) |
| Power Supply | External Power Supply Unit |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 420 x 360 x 150 mm |
| Weight | 7.9 kg |
| Included Accessories | Power Supply, Acrylic Dust Cover, RCA Cable, Platter Mat |
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