Thorens Tas 1600
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- High-definition reproduction: extended frequency response from 20 to 50,000 Hz for playback rich in detail, from bass to the finest harmonics.
- Naked Line Contact diamond: optimized contact surface for better groove reading, better controlled wear, and increased precision on complex passages.
- Carefully crafted audiophile architecture: PCOCC copper coils and boron cantilever for excellent responsiveness and more stable tracking.
- Clean and balanced stereo: 28 dB channel separation and 0.5 dB output balance (1 kHz) for a clearer stereo image.
Manufacturer Information
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An MC Cartridge Designed to Take Playback Quality to the Next Level
This moving coil (MC) phono cartridge is aimed at enthusiasts who want to go beyond "standard" playback and extract more information from the microgroove. The choice of premium materials (aluminum body, brass pins, PCOCC coils) reflects a performance-oriented design: reducing losses, improving micro-information transmission, and stabilizing mechanical behavior during playback.
Its output voltage of 0.4 mV clearly indicates its positioning: a demanding MC cartridge, designed for a serious analog chain and a suitable phono preamp, to fully exploit its potential in dynamics, finesse, and soundstage.
Who Is This Cartridge For?
This cartridge is ideal for audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts seeking a more precise, open, and nuanced listening experience, whether on a home Hi-Fi system, a dedicated listening setup, or a mastering/analysis-oriented studio configuration. It is perfectly suited for those wishing to upgrade the playback of a turntable equipped with a 1/2" mount headshell.
With a recommended tracking force of 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g) and compliance (static 22 x 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne, dynamic 18 x 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne at 100 Hz), it aims for a good balance between groove holding and musicality, provided careful setup (alignment, VTA, azimuth) and arm/cartridge matching are observed.
Technical specifications
| DJing type | Monitoring | Diamond tip | Fine line |
| Category | cell | Color | Red |
| Type | cell | Quantity | 1 |
| Destination | hifi | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Thorens TAS 1600 compatible with a standard tonearm?
The 1/2" mount allows installation on a turntable equipped with a compatible headshell. The recommended tracking force ranges from 1.8 to 2.2 g, with 2.0 g as the standard setting.
What phono preamp is required for this MC cartridge?
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 stylus diamond does this Thorens cartridge use?
A naked Line Contact diamond of 1.5 x 0.28 mil is mounted on a 0.28 mm boron cantilever.
What is the frequency response of the TAS 1600?
The stated frequency response ranges from 20 Hz to 50 kHz. Channel separation reaches 28 dB at 1 kHz and channel balance is specified at 0.5 dB at 1 kHz.
What materials make up the body and coils?
The body is made of aluminum and the connection pins are brass. The MC generation uses PCOCC coils, with an impedance of 12 ohms and an inductance of 25 microhenry at 1 kHz. This design is associated with a vertical tracking angle of 20 degrees.
