{"product_id":"thorenstd1601tas1600mcwn","title":"Thorens TD 1601 (TP 92) + TAS-1500 MC, Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Thorens TD 1601 (TP 92) + TAS-1500 is a ready-to-play high-end set consisting of the semi-automatic subchassis turntable TD 1601 and the Thorens TAS-1500 moving-coil cartridge — with electric lift, contactless auto-stop and balanced XLR outputs, in high-gloss walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurntable, tonearm and cartridge come as a matched package from a single manufacturer: you know the TD 1601 as the suspended subchassis legend, while the in-house TAS-1500 contributes a high-resolution MC cartridge — mounted and basically adjusted, so all you have to do is drop the needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the TD 1601 set with TAS-1500?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause turntable and cartridge here come from the same stable. The TD 1601 brings the subchassis calm: three floor-standing conical springs, steel thread against wobble, 4.2 kg aluminum platter, fully electronically controlled synchronous motor, plus an electric lift and contactless auto-stop. The TP 92 with magnetic anti-skating guides the Thorens TAS-1500, an MC cartridge that plays with fine detail and composure — and, via the XLR outputs, enables true balanced operation. A coherent package with no assembly effort on your part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalm, fine resolution, order. The subchassis keeps footfall and feedback out, the TAS-1500 traces details and tonal colors cleanly. Bass is well-defined, vocals tangible, the soundstage deeply layered. Running balanced via the XLR outputs extracts the last layer of information from the MC cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the TD 1601 set for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants a coherent high-end package from a single source, without having to match turntable and cartridge themselves. Mounted and ready to play — ideal for jazz, classical and acoustic music, where fine resolution and black silence matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlain talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e the TAS-1500 is an MC cartridge and needs an MC-capable phono stage — if you only have an MM input, you'll need a step-up transformer or an MC pre-preamp as well. To get the best out of the set, run it balanced via XLR. And: semi-automatic means lift and auto-stop yes, automatic cueing no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TD 1601 with TAS-1500 is the convenient path to serious analog sound — turntable and MC cartridge from a single manufacturer, matched and mounted. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we do the final adjustment of tracking force and anti-skating, set up the suspension and check whether your phono stage suits the TAS-1500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet: Thorens TD 1601 (TP 92) + Thorens TAS-1500 (MC), mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: semi-automatic high-end subchassis turntable (electric lift + auto-stop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: belt drive, inner-running ground flat belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: fully electronically controlled AC synchronous motor, decoupled from the subchassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33 1\/3 and 45 rpm, electronically switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubchassis: three conical springs (floor-standing), steel-thread stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: 12 inch, aluminum, 4.2 kg, split\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: Thorens TP 92, J-shape, 9 inch, SME connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-skating: magnetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge: Thorens TAS-1500, moving coil (MC), mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenience: electric tonearm lift, contactless auto-stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: RCA and balanced (XLR), true balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: external linear power supply TPN 1600 with power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: high-gloss walnut (real wood plinth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 454 × 180 × 369 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 11 kg (turntable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: turntable with mounted TAS-1500, linear power supply TPN 1600 with power cable, dust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in the TD 1601 set with TAS-1500?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thorens TD 1601 turntable with TP 92 arm in walnut, plus the mounted Thorens TAS-1500 moving-coil cartridge, the external linear power supply TPN 1600 with power cable, and the dust cover. We give the cartridge a final adjustment before handover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of cartridge is the TAS-1500?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moving-coil (MC) cartridge from Thorens itself. MC cartridges are considered especially fine-detailed. On the TD 1601, the TAS-1500 plays to its strength in true balanced operation together with the XLR outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a special phono stage for the set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, an MC-capable phono stage. The TAS-1500 is a moving-coil cartridge and needs more gain and a suitable load impedance than an MM cartridge. If you only have an MM input, a step-up transformer or MC pre-preamp will complete the picture — we're happy to advise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the TD 1601 and TD 1600?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are built identically — same subchassis, same drive, same arm. The TD 1601 adds an electric tonearm lift at the push of a button and a contactless auto-stop. The TD 1600 is the purely manual variant without these convenience features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Thorens TD 1601 set at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an MC set only shines after careful setup — tracking force, anti-skating, suspension, phono stage loading. That's exactly what we do. Our technician delivers, sets it up on-site on request, and remains your contact afterward, straight from Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor MC operation you need a suitable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e; you'll find the right cabling in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/thorens\"\u003eThorens\u003c\/a\u003e range. Also browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eall turntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Thorens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989573759312,"sku":null,"price":4080.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/thorens-td-1601-tp-92-tas-1500-mc-walnuss-frontansicht.jpg?v=1786784917","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/thorenstd1601tas1600mcwn","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}