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Thorens MC 1600 MM/MC Phonopreamplifier
$4,699.00
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Thorens MC 1600 MM/MC Phono Preamplifier at Vinyl Sound
With the new MC 1600, Thorens is expanding its audiophile portfolio with a fully balanced phono preamplifier that supports both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges at the highest level. Developed in the proven Thorens tradition and handmade in Germany, the MC 1600 offers exceptional sound quality and flexible customisation options for the most demanding analogue enthusiasts.
Outstanding features
● MM input impedance: 47 kOhm
● MC input impedance: freely selectable between 20 and 1280 ohms - in more than 60 precise steps
● Gain: adjustable from 32 dB to 68 dB in 10 fine steps
● Capacitance adjustment: 50 to 600 pF, for optimum tuning to the pickup used
● XLR and RCA inputs and outputs
Further advantages
Thanks to its fully balanced signal path, the MC 1600 impresses with excellent low noise, high channel separation and outstandingly natural reproduction - ideal for high-quality MC systems, but also MM-compatible.
The MC 1600 is aimed at ambitious vinyl listeners who expect the finest customisability, quality craftsmanship and sonic excellence - all in an elegant, low-resonance housing that perfectly matches the design of current Thorens components.
The Thorens MC 1600 is the perfect complement for audiophile turntables and a statement for uncompromising high-end sound - Made in Germany.
Dual-Mono Precision, Made in Germany.
Designed as a no-compromise partner for serious analog systems, the Thorens MC 1600 is available now at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Meticulously engineered in Germany, this fully balanced, dual-mono phono preamplifier is built to extract maximum detail and dynamics from your vinyl records with exceptionally low noise.
Fully Balanced, Dual-Mono Architecture
The MC 1600 features a strict dual-mono circuit design, keeping the left and right audio channels completely separated. This ensures a massive, three-dimensional soundstage and pinpoint stereo imaging. Combined with its fully balanced topology, this phono stage delivers an incredibly pure, uncolored signal path from your turntable to your main amplifier.
Ultimate Cartridge Customization
Whether you are running a Moving Magnet (MM) or a low-output Moving Coil (MC) cartridge, the MC 1600 offers unparalleled flexibility. It features comprehensive, per-channel DIP-switch adjustments located directly on the unit. This allows you to easily and precisely fine-tune the gain, impedance, and capacitance to perfectly match the specific electrical requirements of your cartridge. Additionally, an integrated subsonic filter can be engaged to eliminate low-frequency turntable rumble without compromising the audible bass.
Whisper-Quiet Operation and Connectivity
To maintain a vanishingly low noise floor, the preamplifier utilizes a separately shielded power supply, effectively isolating the delicate audio signals from electromagnetic interference. For versatile, high-end system integration, the MC 1600 is equipped with both premium balanced (XLR) and standard unbalanced (RCA) inputs and outputs.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Technical Details |
|---|---|
| Design Architecture | Fully balanced, dual-mono circuit design. |
| Cartridge Compatibility | Supports both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges. |
| Customization | Per-channel DIP-switch adjustment for gain, impedance, and capacitance. |
| Subsonic Filter | Switchable subsonic filter to reduce low-frequency rumble. |
| Connectivity | Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs and outputs. |
| Power Supply | Separately shielded external power supply for maximum noise reduction. |
| Origin | Made in Germany. |
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