Thorens MC 1600 Phono Stage MM/MC

Thorens MC 1600 Phono Stage MM/MC

High-End Phono Preamplifier for Uncompromising Sound Fidelity

With the new MC 1600, Thorens expands its audiophile portfolio with a fully symmetrical phono preamplifier that supports both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges at the highest level. Developed and handcrafted in Germany in the proven Thorens tradition, the MC 1600 offers exceptional sound quality and flexible adjustment options for the most demanding analog enthusiasts.

Outstanding Features:

• MM input impedance: 47 kOhm
• MC input impedance: freely selectable between 20 and 1280 Ohm – 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 optimal matching to the cartridge used
• XLR and RCA inputs and outputs

Further Benefits

Thanks to its fully symmetrical 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 compatible with MM cartridges.

The MC 1600 is aimed at ambitious vinyl listeners who expect the finest adjustability, craftsmanship, and sonic excellence – all in a sophisticated, low-resonance cabinet that perfectly matches the design of current Thorens components.

The Thorens MC 1600 is the perfect complement to audiophile turntables and a statement for uncompromising high-end sound – Made in Germany.

Specifications

• Compatibility: MM/MC cartridge (switchable)
• RIAA equalization: active
• Gain: +3 dB to +66 dB in nine approximately 4 dB steps
• Input capacitance: adjustable from 50 to 600 pF
• MM input impedance: 47K ohms
• MC input impedance: 20 - 1280 ohms, adjustable in over 60 steps
• Input capacitance: 100 pF to 600 pF, adjustable in 50 pF steps
• Output level: 10 V rms max.
• Output current: 100 mA rms max.
• Output impedance: 50 ohms RCA, 110 ohms XLR
• Total harmonic distortion: < 0.005%
• Frequency response: Linear: 10 Hz - 20 kHz with +/- 0.1 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dBA to > 76 dBA (relative to 2 V output voltage, dependent on gain, measured with a 100 ohm load)
• Channel separation: 110 dB (relative to 2 V output voltage, independent of gain, measured with a 100 ohm load)
• Inputs: RCA and XLR
• Outputs: RCA and XLR
• RCA and XLR: integrated power supply
• Dimensions: W x H x D: 300 x 200 x 301 mm
• Weight: 5 kg
• Finishes: black, illuminated Thorens logo (HDMI-compatible in 3 colors)