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Return of Thorens DNA With Additional FeaturesSince we proved in 1965 with the TD 150 model that turntables with spring-loaded sub-chassis are viable for the mass market, this principle has been adopted, copied and further developed many times. At Thorens, the design with the three conical springs could be found in any different models. Among the most successful and well-known is the famous Thorens TD 160, which remained in the range for almost 30 years and represents the DNA of our brand like no other turntable.
Developing a successor for such a legend is a real challenge, of course, but one that we have gladly accepted. And so today ournew sub-chassis turntables TD 1600 and TD 1601 bear witness to the same innovative power, attention to detail and enthusiasm for the best possible analogue music reproduction that already distinguished the TD 160 from its competition 50 years ago.
Already at first glance, the new models’ kinship to their famous ancestor is obvious. As in the past, three preloaded and adjustable conical springs support the heavy sub-chassis. Today, however, these springs stand on the base plate, with the sub-chassis resting on them, and not being hung as in the past. The synchronous motor, which is completely decoupled from the sub-chassis, drives the heavy inner plate and the outer plate, which is made of solid aluminium and fitted exactly on top of it. In the best Thorens tradition we are of course using our special polished belt to drive the platter. The tonearm rests on a special tonearm base. As with the TD 160, this construction serves only one purpose: the record and tonearm are isolated from their surroundings as far as possible during playback, so that no vibrations transmitted from outside interfere with the intricate tracking of the groove. Thus the needle can pick up every nuance of the groove’s flank, and precisely render every precious detail of the music. TD 1601 Specs
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