What kind of motor does Thorens td-160 Mk II use?

What kind of motor does Thorens td-160 Mk II use?

The Thorens TD-160 MK II turntable uses a floating sub-chassis as well as a belt drive that could run at 2 speeds, which is at 33 1/3 and at 45 rpm. This allows you to play most records effectively. There is also the 16 pole synchronous motor that helps to keep the entire turntable running smoothly.

What kind of sound does a Thorens 1600 make?

They continue the tradition founded by those legendary types TD 150 and TD 160 some decades ago. Now a sub chassis that’s almost free of wobbling, a powerful motor control unit and a very precise tonearm are the basis for first class sound quality in 21st century.

Is the Thorens TD 102 a a high gloss?

The TD 102 A is available in surfaces “black high-gloss” or “walnut high-gloss”, with care being taken during the development phase to emphasize the typical THORENS design. A high sound quality and a long service life complete the typical properties as you have been used to from THORENS for many years.

Are there any legendary turntables by Thorens?

With Thorens 1600 series a new chapter in history of legendary turntables by Thorens is written. They continue the tradition founded by those legendary types TD 150 and TD 160 some decades ago.

How much does a Thorens TD 350 record player cost?

You have a TD 550 record player of approx. 20 kilos, priced approx. € 7.500 depending on tonearm and element. The TD 350 will be yours for about € 3,500.

Where does the brand name Thorens come from?

The emergence of the CD was bad news for Thorens, which in 2000 led to bankruptcy and a legal battle about the entitlement of the brand name. As a result, Thorens has been based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany as of 2018. The current generation of Thorens therefore reads “Made in Germany”.

When did the first Thorens record player come out?

From 1903 Thorens produces record players. We will briefly go through a few highlights in the history of the brand: electronic direct drive (1927!), a subchassis in which the turntable and tone arm are mounted floating and separate from the turntable and engine (1965), dipole speakers ( called Sound Wall, 70s).