{"product_id":"thorens-td-1601-turntable-with-tp160-tonearm","title":"Thorens TD 1601 Turntable with TP160 Tonearm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFitted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilized Sub-Chassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom-mounted conical spring suspension with a steel pin alignment thread that restricts motion strictly to vertical movement, preventing lateral sway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThorens TP 160 Tonearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-mass 9-inch radial tonearm with knife-edge bearings, SME bayonet connector, and axial length adjustment for precise overhang tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Cueing \u0026amp; Auto Shut-Off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a motorized electrical arm lift and contactless optical auto-stop mechanism at record end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \u0026amp; Single-Ended Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with both balanced XLR outputs and unbalanced RCA jacks for flexible, noise-free amplifier connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Belt-Drive System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electronically controlled motor with adjustable belt tension driving a 4.2 kg two-part aluminum platter fitted with a thick rubber dampening mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTurntable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManual \/ Semi-Automatic Sub-Chassis Turntable\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDrive Principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrecision Belt Drive (Adjustable Belt Tension)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSpeed Settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e33 1\/3 RPM, 45 RPM (Electronically Controlled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePlatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12\" Two-Part Aluminum Platter (Weight: 4.2 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTonearm Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThorens TP 160 (9\" Medium-Mass with Knife-Edge Bearings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEffective Tonearm Mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e14.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHeadshell Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSME Bayonet Mount (Supports standard headshells \u0026amp; Ortofon SPU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConvenience Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Arm Lift \u0026amp; Contactless Auto Shut-off\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAudio Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBalanced (XLR) Pair \u0026amp; Unbalanced (RCA) Pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e454 x 180 x 369 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMANUFACTURER INFORMATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thorens.com\/en\/thorens%C2%AE-td-1601-en.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Official Thorens TD 1601 Product Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorens","offers":[{"title":"High Gloss Black","offer_id":52740169335050,"sku":"THORENS-9268","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/thorens-td-1601-turntable-with-tp160-tonearm-20383-p.jpg?v=1773934427","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/thorens-td-1601-turntable-with-tp160-tonearm","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}