Thorens TD-160 HD Turntable

This table is an enhancement of the legendary Thorens TD 150 and TD 160 models. It yields maximum performance within the smallest possible space and embraces all the tried-and-true Thorens virtues of the past 50 years. The overall dimensions, including the dustcover, are equivalent to the famous Thorens 160 series.

The TD 160 HD is a sub-chassis design in the conventional sense, but with some applied innovations. It consists of a conical suspension system that is not "freely floating" but is progressively damped. Instead of the traditional spiral steel springs, the subchassis employs a newly developed flexible plastic suspension which excels in muting micro-oscillations while at the same time relying on the virtues of a mass-loaded turntable. This new suspension system also facilitates adjustments of the subchassis.

The one-piece platter with an outer diameter of 12¼" is made from a modified acrylic polymer and has an optimum ratio with respect to mass and inertia. The supplied platter mat is non-abrasive, and it couples the record to the platter for heightened stability. The base plate, tonearm platform and adjustable feet are made from RDC material and the drive system consists of a synchronous motor, which is controlled by high quality circuitry. RDC stands for Resonance Dampening Compound. We know that acoustic wave resonance spreads within homogenous material at constant speed and direction. If we introduce another material, speed and direction are affected; resonance is influenced and cannot pass without being affected by the physical change in the material. Therefore, inhomogeneous materials do not conduct resonance well. RDC is made from micro-granules of materials from each end of the elasticity module. The result is a non-homogeneous material of high mechanical stability, which provides equal dampening of resonant frequencies across the audible range.

Thorens TD 160 HD Features and Specifications: