Thorens

THORENS is the oldest consumer electronics manufacturer in the world, founded in 1883 in St. Croix, Switzerland.

The oldest turntable manufacturer in the world with a reputation for quality and innovation. The new range from Thorens, designed and implemented by Gunther Kurten, provides the highest level of quality, finish and sonic performance. For dealers there really is a turntable at each key price point with clear options for features and benefits that are easy to communicate to consumers. The TD1600/01 already has picked up many awards and the classic TD124 is close behind it. Thorens also produces a great range of quality accessories, cleaning components and LPs.

Thorens TM 1600 reel-to-reel tape machine is a beautifully designed purist analogue playback addition to Thoren's range.

Thorens TM 1600 Tech Specs:

- 2-track playback
- 19 and 38 cm/s
- Reels up to 10,5“
- 3 Motors
- Newly developed tape path geometry
- Real time digital counter (Hour/ Minute/ Second/ Second/100)
- Very compact drive
- Optional wall mounting
- External power supply for reduced interference

Principally designed as a half track quarter inch machine accomodating reels upto 10.5" in size at speeds of either 19 cm/s (7.5 in/s) or 38 cm/s (15 in/s). It includes selectable equalisation between CCIR for European recordings and NAB for US and Asia recordings. An edit feature is also included that allows operation with one hand.

Designed around a very compact tape drive from Duesseldorf-based tape specialist Ballfinger that allows the unit to stand only 50mm high. This makes it a much more compact alternative to an older machine. Its comparatively compact size is not at the cost of sound quality though, the TM 1600 has been designed principally for sound quality. The head and capstan motors are far apart to generate a very high signal to noise ratio. 

Indeed, this machine presents an enticing and rare opportunity nowadays to invest in a brand new reel-to-reel machine that requires no refurbishment, re-calibration or re-capping as may be required with vintage equipment - along with the peace of mind of Thorens full manufacturers warranty. 

Introducing the brand-new range of turntables and accessories from Thorens, the oldest turntable and electronics brand in the world. There are 9 different turntables starting from their entry model (under £500) with sensible price gaps between each model and naturally as you go up the range different features and benefits are introduced. There are 2 direct drive models, 4 automatic models and the remainder are belt driven. For consumer convenience 2 models at the lower end have a built in Phono Preamplifier.

The new TD1600/1601 are the quite stunning replacements for the classic TD160. Both have won numerous awards already having only been released at the end of 2020. The pinnacle of the range is the new TD124 with SPU 124 stylus, a reincarnation of the legendry TD124 model that adorned most recording studios worldwide during the 50s-70s. The product range runs wider with a number of phono preamplifiers, platter matts, replacement belts, cartridges and of course cleaning products. There is a wide following in the UK of Thorens Turntables and for good reason – high quality with a renowned brand.