Was unterscheidet den TP 160 vom TP 92?

Der TP 160 ist der erste Thorens-Arm mit Schneidlager — ein von Helmut Thiele entwickelter, magnetisch stabilisierter 9-Zoll-J-Arm, der die Rille besonders präzise führt. Der bewährte TP 92 nutzt magnetisches Anti-Skating. Beide sind hervorragend; der TP 160 ist die konsequentere, teurere Lösung.

Ist beim TD 1600 (TP 160) ein Tonabnehmer dabei?

Nein, das Laufwerk kommt ohne System. Dank SME-Anschluss am TP 160 kombinierst du frei mit MM- oder MC-Tonabnehmern. Wir empfehlen dir eine passende Kombination, montieren sie und justieren Auflagekraft und Antiskating — auf Wunsch direkt bei uns in Wädenswil.

Was bringen das TPN 1600 und die XLR-Ausgänge?

Das externe Linearnetzteil TPN 1600 speist den Synchronmotor über einen Ringkerntrafo mit sauberen 2×16 V — das stützt den Gleichlauf. Die XLR-Ausgänge erlauben mit MC-System echten True-Balanced-Betrieb, besonders störarm. Cinch steht ebenso bereit.

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen TD 1600 und TD 1601?

Beide sind baugleich — gleiches Subchassis, gleicher Antrieb, gleicher Arm. Der TD 1601 ergänzt einen elektrischen Tonarmlift per Knopfdruck und eine berührungslose Endabschaltung. Der TD 1600 ist die rein manuelle, puristische Variante ohne diese Komfortfunktionen.

Warum den Thorens TD 1600 (TP 160) bei HD Zürisee kaufen?

Weil Schneidlager-Arm und gefedertes Subchassis erst nach sauberer Justage brillieren. Genau das machen wir: System montieren, Federung und Antiskating einstellen, die Kette prüfen. Unser Techniker liefert, richtet auf Wunsch vor Ort ein und bleibt dein Ansprechpartner — aus Wädenswil.

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Thorens TD 1600 (TP 160) Turntable, Oak

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Preset by HD Zürisee Included We check and adjust the cartridge, overhang, tracking force, anti-skating and tonearm height – and deliver your turntable ready to play.Included in the price for this model. You can untick it if you prefer.

Questions about the preset service

What does the preset service at HD Zürisee include?
For the preset service we mount the cartridge if needed and set overhang, tracking force, anti-skating and tonearm height before the turntable reaches you. You unpack it, place it and play a record straight away – no stylus gauge or alignment template required.

Is the preset service included with this model?
Yes, for this model the preset service is included in the price and already ticked on the product page. You can untick it if you prefer to set up the turntable yourself. If it is available immediately we set it up before dispatch, otherwise delivery takes 2–4 working days longer.

Who benefits from the preset service?
Anyone who wants to listen right away without fiddling with a stylus gauge and alignment template. A properly set-up cartridge sounds better and protects stylus and records. If you enjoy tinkering, simply untick the option. We are happy to answer questions by phone, WhatsApp or e-mail.

The Thorens TD 1600 (TP 160) is a manual high-end subchassis turntable with the knife-edge TP 160 tonearm and balanced XLR outputs — without cartridge, in matte oak.

It takes the TD 160 legend and equips it with the first knife-edge arm in Thorens history: classic wooden plinth, two-piece aluminum platter, internal precision belt — and on top a tonearm that designer Helmut Thiele derived from studio technology. The matte oak gives it a calm, understated presence for the modern living room.

Why the TD 1600 with TP 160?

Because the TP 160 is the heart of it. The J-shaped 9-inch arm runs in an ultra-precise knife-edge bearing whose horizontal bearing is additionally magnetically stabilized — any tendency to wander is eliminated, and the groove is tracked more cleanly. Underneath works the proven subchassis: three floor-standing conical springs, a steel thread against lateral wobble, a 4.2 kg aluminum platter. The external linear power supply TPN 1600 with large toroidal transformer feeds the synchronous motor with 2×16 V — speed stability without compromise. SME connection, cartridge of your choice.

What you hear

Calm and precision. The subchassis isolates the tracking so completely from its surroundings that even knocking on the furniture does no harm — in front of it stands the music, guided exactly by the knife-edge bearing. Bass stands full and defined, voices tangible, the stage deep. Via the XLR outputs and an MC cartridge you run true balanced and extract the last fine detail.

Who is the TD 1600 (TP 160) for?

For anyone who prefers the TP 160 to the standard TP 92 and wants to choose their own cartridge. Ideal with a balanced phono stage, for jazz, classical and everything that benefits from a deep-black background.

Honestly: this version, too, is purely manual — no lift, no end-of-record shut-off (you get those with the TD 1601). Don't touch the arm board while cueing, or the subchassis will swing. And a cartridge plus a suitable phono stage come on top price-wise. Frankly: if you want convenience automation, reach for the TD 1601 with TP 160.

Our verdict

With the TP 160, the TD 1600 gets the arm that matches the ambition of the drive — knife-edge precision on subchassis calm. A turntable that carries cartridges for years. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we mount and align the cartridge, set up the suspension and check whether your chain plays along symmetrically.

Technical data

Function: manual high-end subchassis turntable
Drive: belt drive, internal ground flat belt
Motor: fully electronically controlled AC synchronous motor, decoupled from the subchassis
Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 rpm, electronically switchable
Subchassis: three conical springs (floor-standing), steel-thread stabilization
Platter: 12 inch, aluminum, 4.2 kg, two-piece
Tonearm: Thorens TP 160, J-shape, 9 inch, knife-edge bearing, SME connection
Effective tonearm mass: 14 g
Anti-skating: spring
Cartridge: not included
Outputs: RCA and balanced (XLR), true balanced
Power supply: external linear power supply TPN 1600, 2×16 V, toroidal transformer
Finish: matte oak (real-wood plinth)
Dimensions (W × H × D): 454 × 180 × 369 mm
Weight: 11 kg
Included: turntable, linear power supply TPN 1600 with power cord, dust cover

Frequently asked questions

What distinguishes the TP 160 from the TP 92?

The TP 160 is the first Thorens arm with a knife-edge bearing — a magnetically stabilized 9-inch J-arm developed by Helmut Thiele that guides the groove particularly precisely. The proven TP 92 uses magnetic anti-skating. Both are excellent; the TP 160 is the more uncompromising, more expensive solution.

Is a cartridge included with the TD 1600 (TP 160)?

No, the turntable comes without a cartridge. Thanks to the SME connection on the TP 160, you can freely combine it with MM or MC cartridges. We recommend a suitable combination, mount it and adjust tracking force and anti-skating — on request directly with us in Wädenswil.

What do the TPN 1600 and the XLR outputs bring?

The external linear power supply TPN 1600 feeds the synchronous motor via a toroidal transformer with clean 2×16 V — this supports speed stability. The XLR outputs allow true balanced operation with an MC cartridge, particularly low in interference. RCA is available as well.

What's the difference between the TD 1600 and TD 1601?

Both are identical in build — same subchassis, same drive, same arm. The TD 1601 adds an electric tonearm lift at the push of a button and a contactless end-of-record shut-off. The TD 1600 is the purely manual, purist version without these convenience functions.

Why buy the Thorens TD 1600 (TP 160) at HD Zürisee?

Because a knife-edge arm and sprung subchassis only shine after proper setup. That's exactly what we do: mount the cartridge, adjust suspension and anti-skating, check the chain. Our technician delivers, sets up on site on request and remains your contact — from Wädenswil.

Goes well with

You'll find the right cartridge in the cartridge selection, and for true balanced operation a balanced phono stage. More from Thorens or browse all turntables.