Thorens TD 160 MK II
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Thorens
- Model: TD 160 Mk II
- Years of manufacture: 1976 - 1984
- Made in: Switzerland
- Color: black, wood veneers available at extra cost.
- Power consumption:
- Dimensions: 430 x 360 x 150 mm (WxHxD).
- Weight: approx. 8,5 kg
- Original price approx.: 500,- DM
Connections
- Outputs: 1, ex works cable with RCA plugs.
Technical data
- Drive: belt
- Motor: 16-pole synchronous motor (AC)
- Speed: 33, 45 rpm
- Synchronous speed fluctuations: 0.04
- rumble noise ratio: 70 dB
- double-bearing sub-chassis
- platter: zinc injection moulding, 300 mm, 3.2 kg
- Operating mode: manual (mechanical limit stop accessories)
- Pitch: no
- tonearm: TP 16 MK II, TP 16 Mk III, TP 21
Special Features
- Motor does not require a power supply. Speed control via mains frequency (compare Thorens TD 166 MK II).
Remarks[edit]
Other models of the same series:
- see TD 160 types under Thorens turntable
- Thorens TD 147 with optoelectronic limit switch.
Pictures[edit]
TD 160 MkII with TP 16 MkIII (TP63: interchangeable arm tube, whose mounting is physically more conveniently located near the pivot point of the tonearm).
