THORENS TD316

Pre owned. In good condition. Shows signs of wear. Equipped with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge and manual, without original packaging.

The Thorens TD-316 stands out for its suspended chassis, which effectively isolates the motor and controls from the platter and tonearm, ensuring precision and stability during playback. The platter, weighing about 2.7 kilograms, is designed to eliminate any resonance and rests on a solid wooden plinth that emphasizes both strength and elegance. Completing the setup is the TP-28 tonearm, also resonance-free, with a removable headshell that makes cartridge replacement simple and ensures versatile listening.

The Ortofon 2M Red is a moving magnet cartridge that combines sound precision, reliability, and design in an accessible solution, ideal for those looking to upgrade from entry-level models without sacrificing value for money. As the entry model of the 2M series, it delivers a dynamic and engaging sound, with detailed reproduction of mid-high frequencies and excellent channel separation that enhances every musical genre. Its elliptical stylus provides an open and natural sound, capable of rendering subtle nuances and warmth, while the robust construction in Lexan DMX offers both strength and lightness, highlighted by its distinctive red design that makes it instantly recognizable. Weighing 7.2 grams, with an output voltage of 5.5 mV and a recommended tracking force of 1.8 grams, it installs easily on a wide range of turntables thanks to standard dimensions that ensure universal compatibility. Ortofon’s advanced technology guarantees low distortion and a wide frequency response, offering a precise, rich, and immersive listening experience for both newcomers to vinyl and enthusiasts seeking long-lasting sonic improvement.

Thorens TD-316 Technical Specifications:

• Drive method: one-step belt drive
• Motor: low voltage 16-pole synchronous motor
• Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm; speed control with 2-phase generator
• Platter: 2.7 kg; 300 mm; zinc alloy; dynamically balanced
• Wow and flutter: 0.04%
• Rumble: -70 dB
• Tonearm: effective length 232 mm; effective mass 12.5 g; overhang 16.4 mm; offset angle 23°
• Dimensions: 440 × 350 × 170 mm
• Weight: 11 kg

Ortofon 2M Red Technical Specifications:

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec: 5.5 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1.5 dB
• Channel separation: 22 dB at 1 kHz; 15 dB at 15 kHz
• Frequency range at -3 dB: 20-22,000 Hz; frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz (+3 / -1 dB)
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz with recommended tracking force: 70 µm
• Dynamic lateral compliance: 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type: elliptical; tip radius r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range: 1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN); recommended 1.8 g (18 mN)
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Internal impedance/DC resistance: 1.3 kOhm; internal inductance: 700 mH
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm; recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF
• Weight: 7.2 g