{"product_id":"thorens-tp-160-tonearm","title":"Thorens TP 160 Tonearm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThorens TP 160 Tonearm at Vinyl Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TP 160 is a nine-inch radial arm in the medium weight class. Its favorable mass distribution and high strength make it the ideal support for the finest cartridges. These fit into the standard original headshell, which has been newly designed along with the arm. Alternatively, the TP 160 also accommodates any other headshell with SME bayonet or integrated cartridges like the Ortofon SPU. Since the effective lengths of different cartridges can vary slightly, we have also provided for axial adjustment of the arm tube to ensure perfect overhang at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\"\u003ePerfected knife-edge bearing by Helmut Thiele\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThorens designer Helmut Thiele has given the TP 160 a powerful, clear form that looks stunning on both old and new turntables. For horizontal movement, the arm is equipped with high-quality Japanese ball bearings, adjusted for perfect smoothness and freedom from play, maintaining these qualities even in tough everyday use. Vertically, the arm tube moves in our completely newly developed knife-edge bearing. Gravity, magnetism, and precision mechanics work together here, resulting in play-free, defined mobility without any breakaway torque. The bearing is self-centering, frictionless, maintenance-free, and robust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-container  fw section-container block-mb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-row section-wrapper\" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lf-col-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section fw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Thorens knife-edge bearing, a hardened steel edge meets a two-part constructed bearing shell, allowing practically linear contact and exhibiting no axial play. A traditional weakness of knife-edge bearings is their often-undefined lateral limitation. Our new magnetic lateral guidance solves this problem, keeping the knife-edge bearing precisely centered in its shell without any contact or friction. World-class MCs (Moving Coil cartridges) detect this precisely defined, force-free centering and respond with enhanced tracking ability and relaxed, stress-free performance.\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasterful Precision by Helmut Thiele.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your analog playback to reference levels with the \u003cstrong\u003eThorens TP 160 Tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Available at \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e, this nine-inch radial tonearm falls into the highly versatile medium-weight class. Designed by the renowned Helmut Thiele, its powerful, clear form looks stunning on both vintage restorations and modern high-end turntables, while its massive strength provides the ideal foundation for the world's finest cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRevolutionary Magnetic Knife-Edge Bearing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of the TP 160 is its completely newly developed vertical knife-edge bearing. In traditional knife-edge designs, lateral limitation is often undefined. Thorens solves this brilliantly with an innovative \u003cstrong\u003emagnetic lateral guidance system\u003c\/strong\u003e. This contactless, frictionless magnetic force keeps the hardened steel knife-edge perfectly centered in its two-part shell without any axial play. Combined with high-quality Japanese ball bearings for horizontal movement, the arm achieves absolute freedom from play, allowing high-end Moving Coil (MC) cartridges to deliver a relaxed, stress-free, and dynamically explosive performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUltimate Cartridge Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of the box, the TP 160 includes a newly designed, solid aluminum standard headshell. However, it utilizes a universal \u003cstrong\u003eSME bayonet connector\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to easily swap in any compatible headshell or use integrated cartridges like the legendary Ortofon SPU. Because the effective lengths of different cartridges vary, Thorens has integrated an axial adjustment of the arm tube to guarantee perfect stylus overhang at all times. Thanks to its two-part counterweight, it effortlessly handles both heavy and light cartridge setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtensive, Reproducible Adjustments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal control over your cartridge alignment is at your fingertips. The TP 160 features a lockable fine thread on the tonearm base for secure and exact \u003cstrong\u003eVTA (Vertical Tracking Angle)\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustments. Skating force is perfectly managed by a calibrated, continuously adjustable closed spring mechanism. Finally, \u003cstrong\u003eazimuth adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e is easily facilitated by the rotatable headshell (though factory-set to exact parallel alignment), ensuring perfect stereo channel separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\"\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\u003eTonearm Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e9-inch radial tonearm (Medium-to-heavy weight class with standard headshell).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHelmut Thiele.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSelf-centering knife-edge bearing with contactless magnetic lateral guidance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorizontal Bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePrecision-adjusted Japanese ball bearings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadshell Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eUniversal SME bayonet (Supports Ortofon SPU and aftermarket headshells).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eVTA (fine thread), Azimuth (rotatable headshell), Anti-skate (calibrated spring), Axial Overhang.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTwo-part design to accommodate both light and heavy cartridges\/headshells.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Thorens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887930388732,"sku":null,"price":3995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/ThorensTP160Tonearm.png?v=1774465355","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/thorens-tp-160-tonearm","provider":"Vinyl Sound Canada Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}