Thorens TD 1601 BLACK INCLUDED TAS 1600
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Stable and silent audiophile playback thanks to adjustable belt drive, suspended chassis, and synchronous AC motor with electronic stabilization.
- Thorens TP 92 tonearm with magnetic anti-skating for precise groove tracking and detailed listening.
- MC TAS 1600 cartridge equipped with a naked "Line Contact" diamond and boron cantilever, designed to extract maximum information from vinyl.
- Complete connectivity with stereo RCA output, balanced XLR output, and grounding terminal for seamless integration into a hi-fi system.
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A Thorens Turntable Designed for Demanding Listening, at the Heart of a Modern Hi-Fi Setup
This turntable embodies Thorens' approach: a design focused on musicality, with a suspended chassis and belt drive to minimize vibration transmission. Its 30.5 cm aluminum platter and electronically controlled synchronous motor aim for steady rotation, essential to preserve tonal accuracy and soundstage stability.
The presence of a balanced XLR output, in addition to the RCA output, facilitates integration into modern hi-fi setups, especially when optimizing signal-to-noise ratio over longer cable runs.
Who This Turntable Is For: Hi-Fi Enthusiasts, Long Listening Sessions, and Premium Setups
This turntable is primarily intended for audiophiles seeking to elevate playback quality without overly complex implementation. Electronic tonearm control, automatic stop, and auto-standby enhance everyday usability, particularly appreciated during extended listening sessions.
It is perfectly suited for demanding domestic listening (living room, dedicated room, listening studio), paired with a phono preamp compatible with moving coil cartridges. Thanks to the low-output MC cartridge, it aims for refined, dynamic, and nuanced reproduction, ideal for jazz, classical, acoustic recordings, and all productions where detail matters.
Technical specifications
| Digital conversion | No | Dimension | 12" |
| Bluetooth | No | Outputs | Rca |
| Drive | strap | Color | Black |
| Operation | manual turntable with auto stop | Frequency response | 20 - 50,000 Hz |
| Chassis | suspended | Coil | PCOCC (Ohno Continuous Cast copper) |
| Tonearm control | electronic | Body | aluminium |
| Standby | automatic | Connection pins | brass |
| Platter | 30.5 cm (12 inches), aluminium | Channel separation | 28 dB (1 kHz) |
| Platter weight | 4.2 kg | Output channel balance | 0.5 dB (1 kHz) |
| Speeds | 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm | Output voltage | 0.4 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) |
| Motor | AC synchronous motor with electronic control and stabilisation | Vertical tracking angle | 20 deg |
| Speed switching | manual (front-panel switch) | Recommended tracking force | 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g) |
| Tonearm type | Thorens TP 92 | Diamond size | 1.5 x 0.28 mil |
| Tonearm length | 232.8 mm | Cantilever | 0.28 mm boron |
| Overhang | 17.8 mm | Coil impedance | 12 Ohms (1 kHz) |
| Offset angle | 23.6 deg | Coil inductance | 25 uH (1 kHz) |
| Effective mass | 11 g | DC resistance | 12 Ohms |
| Anti-skating | magnetic | Static compliance | 22 x 10-6 cm/dyne |
| Type | moving-coil cartridge | Dynamic compliance | 18 x 10-6 cm/dyne (100 Hz) |
| Diamond | nude Line Contact | Recommended load impedance | min. 100 Ohms |
| Mounting format | 1/2 inch | Cartridge weight | 8.2 g |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Thorens TD 1601 Black delivered with a cartridge?
The MC TAS 1600 cartridge is included. It features a naked Line Contact diamond, a boron cantilever, and an output voltage of 0.4 mV.
Which phono preamp should be used with the TAS 1600 cartridge?
A phono preamp compatible with moving coil cartridges is required, considering the 0.4 mV output. The recommended load impedance for the TAS 1600 is at least 100 ohms.
Does the turntable have balanced XLR outputs?
An RCA output, a balanced XLR output, and a ground terminal are provided for connection to the hi-fi system.
How are speed changes and playback stop handled?
Switching between 33 1/3 and 45 rpm is done via a manual switch on the front panel. Playback is manual, with automatic stop at the end of the record. An automatic standby mode is also included.
What tonearm does this Thorens turntable use?
The Thorens TP 92 tonearm measures 232.8 mm and has an effective mass of 11 g. Its anti-skate is magnetic, while the recommended tracking force for the supplied cartridge is 2.0 g, adjustable from 1.8 to 2.2 g.
