{"product_id":"thorens-mc-1600-mm-mc-phonopreamplifier","title":"Thorens MC 1600 MM\/MC Phonopreamplifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThorens MC 1600 MM\/MC Phono Preamplifier at Vinyl Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC 1600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Thorens is expanding its audiophile portfolio with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efully balanced phono preampli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat supports both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges at the highest level. Developed in the proven Thorens tradition and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehandmade in Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the MC 1600 offers exceptional sound quality and flexible customisation options for the most demanding analogue enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-container  lr section-container block-mb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"outstanding-features\" class=\"lf-row section-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-col-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section lr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h1 mt-0\"\u003eOutstanding features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.thorens.com\/en\/assets\/media\/products\/mc1600\/mc1600-780x380px.png\" alt=\"Outstanding features\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e●\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMM input impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 47 kOhm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e●\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC input impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e: freely selectable between\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 and 1280 ohms - in more than 60 precise steps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e●\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eadjustable from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32 dB to 68 dB\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ein\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ene steps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e●\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitance adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 to 600 pF\u003c\/strong\u003e, for optimum tuning to the pickup used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e● XLR and RCA inputs and outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-wrapper imbg  block-mb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h1 mt-0\"\u003eFurther advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThanks to its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efully balanced signal path\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Thorens MC 1600 is the perfect complement for audiophile turntables and a statement for uncompromising high-end sound - Made in Germany.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Mono Precision, Made in Germany.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a no-compromise partner for serious analog systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eThorens MC 1600\u003c\/strong\u003e is available now at \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFully Balanced, Dual-Mono Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUltimate Cartridge Customization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhisper-Quiet Operation and Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eFully balanced, dual-mono circuit design.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSupports both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePer-channel DIP-switch adjustment for gain, impedance, and capacitance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubsonic Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSwitchable subsonic filter to reduce low-frequency rumble.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBalanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs and outputs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSeparately shielded external power supply for maximum noise reduction.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eMade in Germany.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Thorens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887747838204,"sku":null,"price":4699.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/ThorensMC1600MMMCPhonopreamplifier.png?v=1774459733","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/thorens-mc-1600-mm-mc-phonopreamplifier","provider":"Vinyl Sound Canada Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}