Thorens TD 1601 Turntable with TP160 Tonearm
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Product Overview & Specifications
The Thorens TD 1601 combines classic turntable design with modern convenience, featuring a wooden plinth, two-part aluminum platter, and a stabilized sub-chassis mounted on three conical springs. Connected via a steel thread anchor to eliminate lateral wobble, the TD 1601 adds key functional upgrades over the TD 1600, including an electrical tonearm lift, contactless auto shut-off, and true balanced XLR outputs for high-end phono preamps.
Fitted with the 9-inch TP 160 knife-edge bearing tonearm, the setup supports standard SME bayonet headshells as well as integrated SPU cartridges. Axial length adjustment on the arm tube ensures exact cartridge overhang alignment across a wide variety of phono cartridges.
KEY FEATURES
- Stabilized Sub-Chassis: Bottom-mounted conical spring suspension with a steel pin alignment thread that restricts motion strictly to vertical movement, preventing lateral sway.
- Thorens TP 160 Tonearm: Medium-mass 9-inch radial tonearm with knife-edge bearings, SME bayonet connector, and axial length adjustment for precise overhang tuning.
- Electrical Cueing & Auto Shut-Off: Features a motorized electrical arm lift and contactless optical auto-stop mechanism at record end.
- Balanced & Single-Ended Outputs: Equipped with both balanced XLR outputs and unbalanced RCA jacks for flexible, noise-free amplifier connection.
- Precision Belt-Drive System: Electronically controlled motor with adjustable belt tension driving a 4.2 kg two-part aluminum platter fitted with a thick rubber dampening mat.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Turntable Type | Manual / Semi-Automatic Sub-Chassis Turntable |
| Drive Principle | Precision Belt Drive (Adjustable Belt Tension) |
| Speed Settings | 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM (Electronically Controlled) |
| Platter | 12" Two-Part Aluminum Platter (Weight: 4.2 kg) |
| Tonearm Model | Thorens TP 160 (9" Medium-Mass with Knife-Edge Bearings) |
| Effective Tonearm Mass | 14.0 g |
| Headshell Mount | SME Bayonet Mount (Supports standard headshells & Ortofon SPU) |
| Convenience Features | Electrical Arm Lift & Contactless Auto Shut-off |
| Audio Outputs | Balanced (XLR) Pair & Unbalanced (RCA) Pair |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 454 x 180 x 369 mm |
| Weight | 11.0 kg |
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Thorens TD 1601 Turntable with TP160 Tonearm
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