Thorens TD 1500 Walnut

A Suspended Chassis Turntable Designed for Signal Purity

Rooted in the tradition of suspended chassis turntables, this model combines an electronically controlled DC motor with an aluminum platter to ensure smooth and silent playback. The Thorens TP 150 tonearm, rigid and precise, optimizes groove tracking and minimizes unwanted resonances.

For Discerning Music Lovers, Studios, and High-End Setups

Designed for high-fidelity listening, it will delight audiophiles, lounge bars, studios, and any fixed installation seeking refined analog reproduction. RCA and XLR outputs allow flexible integration, from domestic phono preamps to professional racks compatible with balanced connections.

Features and Innovations

The suspended chassis effectively decouples the mechanics from the support to preserve micro-dynamics. The belt drive stabilizes speed while the electronic motor regulation maintains 33 1/3 and 45 rpm with precision. The TP 150 features a 1/2" headshell and SME-standard collar for easy cartridge mounting and alignment. The anti-skating with counterweight on ruby bearings ensures fine tracking balance.

The Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge offers a Fine Line diamond profile known for clean detail retrieval and controlled wear. Its 5 mV output level pairs ideally with a standard 47 kOhm load. Connectivity includes stereo RCA with ground terminal and balanced XLR output for compatible phono preamps. An acrylic dust cover, rubber mat, and RCA cable are supplied for immediate setup.

Technical specifications

Digital conversion	No	Dimension	12"
Bluetooth	No	Outputs	Rca
Drive	strap	Color	Brown

Operation	manual turntable	Channel separation	26 dB (1 kHz) / 15 dB (15 kHz)
Chassis	suspended	Frequency range at -3 dB	20 - 29 000 Hz
Motor	electronically controlled DC motor	Frequency response	20 - 20 000 Hz +2 / -0 dB
Platter material	aluminium	Tracking ability at 315 Hz	80 um
Speeds	33 1/3 and 45 rpm	Lateral dynamic compliance	22 um/mN
Anti-skating	with counterweight mounted on ruby bearings	Stylus radius	r/R 8/40 um
Tonearm	Thorens TP 150 with 1/2" cartridge holder and SME collar	Tracking force	1.4 - 1.7 g (14 - 17 mN)
Finishing	Walnut	Recommended tracking force	1.5 g (15 mN)
Connections	ground (earth) connection, balanced XLR output	Tracking angle	20deg
Cartridge mount	1/2"	Internal impedance	1.2 kOhm
Stylus profile	Fine Line	Internal inductance	630 mH
Technology	Moving magnet	Recommended load	47 kOhm / 150 - 300 pF
Output level at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec	5 mV	Cartridge weight	7.2 g
Channel balance at 1 kHz	1 dB