description Thorens TD-1601 Overview
The Thorens TD-1601 is a manual belt-drive turntable produced by the Swiss audio manufacturer Thorens. It builds upon the company's historical sub-chassis designs, utilizing a floating, spring-suspended platform to isolate the platter and tonearm from mechanical vibrations. The turntable features a pre-installed TP-160 tonearm and is designed without a built-in phono preamplifier, requiring an external amplification stage. It is targeted toward vinyl enthusiasts who prioritize build quality and acoustic isolation in their home audio systems.
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Is the Thorens TD-1601 fully automatic?
No. It is a manual belt-drive turntable, but it adds an electric cueing lift and contactless end-of-record auto lift. The platter does not automatically place the stylus at the beginning of a record.
How does the TD-1601 differ from the Thorens TD-1600?
The TD-1601 adds convenience and connectivity features, including electric tonearm lift, automatic end-of-record lifting, and balanced XLR outputs. Both models use Thorens' spring-suspended subchassis concept.
Does the Thorens TD-1601 include a phono cartridge?
The standard TD-1601 specification does not include a cartridge. Owners must choose a cartridge compatible with the fitted 9-inch tonearm and then perform alignment, tracking-force, and anti-skating setup.
What records and speeds can the TD-1601 play?
Electronic speed selection provides 33 1/3 and 45 rpm playback. It can therefore handle standard LPs and 45 rpm records, but it has no native 78 rpm setting.
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