Thorens MC 1600
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Essential Information About the Thorens MC 1600 Phono Preamplifier
Essential Information About the Thorens MC 1600 Phono Preamplifier
- Switchable MM/MC dual compatibility with numerous load settings to perfectly match your cartridge.
- Fully symmetrical architecture and XLR outputs for quieter listening with excellent channel separation.
- Adjustable gain on 9 steps (from +34 dB to +66 dB) to optimize level and dynamics, regardless of cartridge sensitivity.
- High-end manufacturing in Germany, robust chassis, and black finish with customizable illuminated Thorens logo.
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An Exceptional Phono Preamplifier in the Thorens Range
The Thorens MC 1600 was designed as a true audiophile link, intended to reveal the full richness of the grooves without adding unnecessary coloration. Its positioning is clear: to offer precise, stable, and natural reproduction, with durable build quality and easy integration into an ambitious hi-fi system.
Its handcrafted design and symmetrical architecture reflect this "high-end" approach: noise reduction, improved interference immunity, and a more readable stereo image, even on highly resolving setups.
Who the MC 1600 Makes a Difference For and Its Uses
This phono preamplifier is aimed at demanding audiophiles, vinyl enthusiasts who own multiple cartridges, as well as users who want to precisely fine-tune the load (impedance and capacitance) to achieve the best tonal balance and dynamics.
It is ideal in a premium domestic hi-fi configuration, paired with a quality turntable and an integrated amplifier or preamp/power amplifier. Thanks to the RCA and XLR outputs, it also integrates perfectly into systems where longer and quieter connections are sought, while maintaining faithful and detailed reproduction.
Technical specifications
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Thorens MC 1600 compatible with MM and MC cartridges?
The MM/MC compatibility is switchable. The MM input has a fixed impedance of 47 kΩ, while the MC impedance is adjustable from 20 to 1280 Ω over more than 60 steps.
How is the phono preamp gain adjusted?
Gain is selectable from +34 dB to +66 dB in nine steps of approximately 4 dB each. This adjustment allows matching the output level to the installed cartridge.
Can the capacitance be adjusted for an MM cartridge?
An input capacitance adjustable from 50 to 600 pF is available, with an additional capacitance ranging from 100 to 600 pF in 50 pF increments.
What RCA and XLR connections are available?
Inputs and outputs are offered in both RCA and XLR. The output impedance is 50 Ω for RCA and 110 Ω for XLR, with a maximum voltage of 10 V RMS.
What RIAA accuracy and audio performance does this preamp offer?
Active RIAA equalization is built-in. The frequency response reaches 10 Hz to 20 kHz at ±0.1 dB. The distortion factor is less than 0.005%.
