Turntables — Thorens TD1600

The TD1600 is an accomplished belt-drive turntable from Thorens, a well-established Swiss manufacturer known for storied, historically significant turntable engineering, pre-fitted with the Thorens TP 92 tonearm and a substantial aluminium platter. The TD1600 brings Thorens's most storied engineering heritage to a serious analogue playback platform.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive with a sophisticated floating suspension. The turntable comes pre-installed with the Thorens TP 92 tonearm - a complete, factory-matched analogue front end. The platter uses a substantial 4.2kg aluminium construction, contributing serious rotational inertia. At 454 x 180 x 369mm and 10.9kg, the TD1600 represents a serious commitment reflecting Thorens's most storied Swiss turntable heritage.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally stable, precise rotational speed reflecting the sophisticated floating suspension combined with the substantial 4.2kg platter, consistent with Thorens's broader storied engineering philosophy.

Pairing

The pre-installed Thorens TP 92 tonearm comes factory-matched, requiring only a cartridge selection for immediate use.

Alternatives

Other manufacturers' comparable floating-suspension turntables offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare drive mechanisms at a similar price point.