Thorens Tas 1500
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Essential Information About the MC Line Contact Phono Cartridge
Essential Information About the MC Line Contact Phono Cartridge
- Ultra-detailed playback: bare Line Contact diamond for excellent precision in high frequencies and improved groove tracking.
- Audiophile design: PCOCC (Ohno Continuous Cast copper) coils and bore cantilever for fast, stable, and nuanced reproduction.
- Low output level (0.4 mV): ideal for a demanding vinyl setup with a MC phono preamp or step-up transformer.
- Universal 1/2 mounting and aluminum body: easy integration on many headshells and excellent mechanical rigidity.
Manufacturer Information
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An MC Cartridge Designed for Modern High Fidelity
This moving coil cartridge follows a clearly Hi-Fi oriented approach: minimizing losses, controlling resonances, and optimizing groove tracking. The choice of an aluminum body provides rigidity, while the brass connection pins ensure a reliable link with the headshell. The result: a solid foundation to fully exploit the potential of a vinyl turntable and a properly adjusted tonearm.
Who Is This Phono Cartridge For?
With its output voltage of 0.4 mV, this cartridge is aimed at vinyl enthusiasts equipped with (or wishing to equip themselves with) a suitable MC input. It is particularly suited for demanding home listening, systems focused on resolution and soundstage, as well as enthusiasts who enjoy fine-tuning settings (tracking force, alignment, VTA). It is less intended for DJ use or heavy handling, and more for precise, durable, and controlled listening.
Technical specifications
| DJing type | Monitoring | Diamond tip | Fine line |
| Category | cell | Color | Blue |
| Type | cell | Quantity | 1 |
| Destination | DJ | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Thorens TAS 1500 require an MC phono input?
With an output voltage of 0.4 mV, this cartridge requires a suitable MC phono input. The recommended load impedance is at least 100 ohms.
What tracking force should be set for this Thorens cartridge?
The recommended tracking force ranges between 1.8 and 2.2 g, with a standard setting of 2.0 g. The specified vertical tracking angle is 20 degrees.
Does the Line Contact diamond provide better tracking at the end of the record?
The bare Line Contact diamond measuring 2.2 x 0.12 mil increases the contact area with the groove. This geometry is designed to reduce distortion, especially at the end of the side. The 0.28 mm boron cantilever contributes to precise tracking.
What mounting is planned for the TAS 1500?
A 1/2 inch mounting format is provided, with brass connection pins.
What is the channel separation of this MC cartridge?
Channel separation reaches 27 dB at 1 kHz, while the output balance is specified as 1 dB at 1 kHz. The PCOCC copper coils have an impedance of 12 ohms.
