TD-160 Super + Ortofon 2M Mono

About the TD-160 Super + Ortofon 2M Mono

The Thorens TD 160 Super is a premium audiophile turntable known for its robust build and precise engineering. It features a floating suspension belt-drive system with a 16-pole two-phase synchronous motor that ensures stable speeds of 33⅓ and 45 rpm. The turntable has a heavy, dynamically balanced zinc alloy platter weighing approximately 7 lbs, supported by a thick bearing and a resonance-absorbing mat. The chassis is specially damped and spring-mounted to isolate vibrations, enhancing sound fidelity. Dimensions are approximately 445 mm × 360 mm × 170 mm (height with cover closed), and it weighs about 11 kg. The TD 160 Super typically comes without a tonearm, allowing users to fit their choice, though the TP-16 tonearm is commonly used with it. The Ortofon 2M Mono cartridge is a moving magnet phono cartridge optimized for mono microgroove LPs. It features a nude spherical stylus with an 18 µm tip radius, providing accurate tracking and low surface noise. The cartridge outputs 4 mV at 1 kHz and has a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz with ±1 dB variation. It uses a strapped output to deliver the same signal from both sets of pole pins, enabling true mono reproduction on any stereo system without the need for mono-specific equipment. The cartridge body is made of rigid Hopelex material to reduce unwanted resonances, and it weighs 7.2 g. Recommended tracking force is 1.8 g, with a tracking force range of 1.6 to 2.0 g. Together, this combination offers a classic, high-fidelity analog playback system ideal for audiophiles seeking authentic mono vinyl reproduction with minimal noise and distortion.