THORENS

TD 1601 Turntable TP 160 Tonearm

THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING TD 1601 WITH IMPROVED TONEARM TP 160
High End subchassis turntable with electronic lift and limit switch

The TD 1601, featuring the new TP 160 tonearm, represents a consistent evolution of the multi-award-winning TD 1601. 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. In addition, it provides the convenience of a patented electric lift and a touchless shut-off mechanism.

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
Machined precision belt
Two-part machined aluminum platter
Adjustable belt tension
Electronically controlled synchronous motor
Patented electric lift
Touchless shut-off mechanism
True balanced (XLR) and (RCA) outputs
External linear power supply TPN 1600

Specifications

Function manual turntable with subchassis, auto shut off, electrical lift
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
Cartridge -
Anti-Skating spring
Shut off yes
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, oak matt, top board made of triCom
Scope of delivery power supply, acrylic dust cover