Thorens TD 1500 - Black High-Gloss

Like its famous predecessor^ the new Thorens TD 1500^ which will be operated purely manually^ features a sub-chassis that decouples the turntable and tonearm shelf from the motor and frame by means of three conical springs. In contrast to the TD 150^ these springs can be adjusted from above through corresponding holes in the platter^ which makes correct adjustment much easier. The speed of the DC motor is electronically monitored by an incremental encoder and deviations^ e.g. caused by a broom^ are automatically corrected. This also enables very good wow and flutter values. As a real unique selling point in its class^ the TD 1500 has XLR outputs in addition to the usual pair of RCA jacks^ thus enabling true balanced operation with a suitable MC cartridge.

Sub chassis with three conical springs

Belt drive with polished precision belt

Massive 1.4 kg and 22mm-thick Die-cast aluminum platter

Pre-installed cartridge Ortofon 2 M Bronze

Electronical controlled motor

balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) output

Thorens precision tonearm TP 150