{"product_id":"thorens-td-1600-demo","title":"Thorens TD-1600 (DEMO)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-114\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-114\"\u003eThorens TD 1600\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-114\"\u003e is a high-end audiophile belt-drive turntable introduced to modernize the legendary 1970s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-114\"\u003eThorens TD 160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-114 citation-end-114\"\u003e. It retains the classic aesthetic and iconic suspended sub-chassis architecture of its predecessor while introducing contemporary precision engineering to eliminate historical flaws.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eCore Design \u0026amp; Engineering Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e1. Stabilized Suspended Sub-Chassis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_c3b19c48bd4abed8-35\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConical Springs:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-113 citation-end-113\"\u003eThe platter and tonearm rest on an isolated aluminum sub-chassis supported by three adjustable, foam-damped conical springs anchored to the bottom plate.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-113 citation-end-113\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSteel Thread Stabilizer:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic spring-suspended decks (like older Thorens or Linn Sondek models) often suffer from lateral sway caused by the motor pulling the belt. \u003cspan class=\"citation-112 citation-end-112\"\u003eThorens solved this with a tensioned steel wire connecting the sub-chassis to a steel pin on the base plate.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-111 citation-end-111\"\u003eThis restricts motion strictly to vertical piston action, preventing side-to-side wobble and improving tracking stability.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e2. Advanced Motor Control \u0026amp; Power Supply\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_c3b19c48bd4abed8-37\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSynchronous AC Motor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-110 citation-end-110\"\u003eFitted directly to the main chassis and completely isolated from the platter\/arm assembly.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-110 citation-end-110\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutboard Power Supply:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-109 citation-end-109\"\u003eShips with a separate ±16V DC external power unit to isolate mains voltage and hum away from the delicate cartridge wiring.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-110 citation-end-110\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-109 citation-end-109\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElectronic Speed Switching:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-108 citation-end-108\"\u003ePush-button control for 33⅓ and 45 RPM (with fine-tuning pots on the back) rather than manually moving a belt across stepped pulleys.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e3. Platter \u0026amp; Chassis Architecture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_c3b19c48bd4abed8-40\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTwo-Part Platter:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-107 citation-end-107\"\u003eFeatures a heavy, precision-machined 3.2 kg aluminum outer platter resting on an internal sub-platter.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-107 citation-end-107\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBalanced Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-106\"\u003eIn addition to standard unbalanced RCA jacks, it provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-106\"\u003ebalanced XLR outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-106 citation-end-106\"\u003e, allowing audiophiles using Moving Coil (MC) cartridges to run a fully balanced signal path to their phono stage.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio D'Occasion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67816480047166,"sku":null,"price":3999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/2209\/7214\/files\/TORTD-1600-1_891c35c4-28e1-474a-9c76-ae55ca1ae873.webp?v=1791296405","url":"https:\/\/hifipro.ca\/en\/products\/thorens-td-1600-demo","provider":"HIFIPRO \/ Audio d'Occasion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}