TD 1500 vs TD 1600
The TD 1600's effective mass is 11 g against the TD 1500's 14 g and its effective length 232.8 mm against 228.6 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Aluminum).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,999
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About the TD 1500
The Thorens TD 1500 is a modern, manual belt-drive turntable inspired by the classic TD 150. It uses a suspended sub-chassis with three conical springs to isolate the platter and tonearm from the motor and frame, and it includes a factory-installed Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge. The TD 1500 stands out in its class for offering both RCA and balanced XLR outputs, making it suitable for conventional single-ended systems as well as balanced operation with compatible MC phono stages. It was designed in Germany and manufactured in Taiwan, and it is available in high-gloss black or walnut finishes.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- aluminum
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
- Stylus Type
- fine_line
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 420 × 150 × 360 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.9 kg (17 lbs)
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