Thorens TAS 1600

Precision in Every Detail. For the Highest Demands.

The TAS 1600 is a high-quality low-output MC cartridge, precision manufactured in Japan and designed for exceptionally accurate, detailed and natural music reproduction.

Features

Solid Boron Cantilever

Special Line Contact Diamond Stylus

Low-output MC cartridge

0.4 mV output voltage

at 5.5 cm/s

With the TAS 1600, Thorens offers a high-quality low-output MC cartridge for discerning vinyl enthusiasts. Developed for precise, dynamic and highly detailed music reproduction, it combines premium materials, careful tuning and audiophile performance.

Manufactured in Japan and specifically developed for the Thorens TD 1600 and TD 1601, the TAS 1600 impresses with its fine resolution, excellent tracking ability and natural, balanced sound character. The solid boron cantilever, combined with a Special Line Contact diamond stylus, ensures exceptionally precise groove tracing and reveals even the finest musical details.

With an output voltage of 0.4 mV at 5.5 cm/s, the TAS 1600 is ideally suited for use with high-quality MC phono preamplifiers. Its internal impedance of 12 ohms recommends a load impedance of more than 100 ohms, allowing seamless integration into demanding hi-fi systems.

The carefully tuned generator technology delivers spacious sound reproduction with outstanding detail, precise dynamics and natural tonal balance. The resonance-optimized aluminium body further supports clean and controlled signal transmission.

With its high-quality construction and precision manufacturing, the TAS 1600 is the ideal choice for music lovers seeking to unlock the full potential of their vinyl collection.