Based on the historic TD 150, the THORENS TD 1500 Manual Two-Speed Turntable Blackin high-gloss black combines manufacturing pedigree with modern precision. Featuring a belt drive and an incremental encoder-controlled and stabilized motor, the TD 1500 plays 33 1/3 or 45 rpm records and allows you set the speed electronically. A die-cast aluminum platter ensures smooth operation while the THORENS TP 150 tonearm and headshell is complemented by an anti-skate weight and preinstalled Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge. Connect to components via RCA output or take advantage of balanced XLR outputs when using a compatible MC cartridge, available separately.

Plays 33 1/3 & 45 rpm Vinyl Records    Belt Drive    Encoder-Controlled & Stabilized Motor    Die-Cast Aluminum Platter    TP 150 Tonearm with Headshell    Anti-Skate Tonearm Weight    Preinstalled Ortofon 2M Bronze Cartridge    RCA & Balanced XLR Outputs

• Belt drive
• Incremental encoder-controlled and stabilized DC motor
• 33 1/3 and 45 rpm playback
• Electronic speed selection
• Die-cast aluminum platter
• THORENS TP 150 tonearm with SME headshell
• Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge with fine line stylus
• Anti-skating weight adjusted via a nylon thread guided over a ruby bearing
• RCA and balanced XLR outputs

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is fully manual?

A: The TD 1600 is a purely manual turntable. When a record is to be played, the motor is started by selecting the speed, the tonearm lift is up, the tonearm is manually guided out of its rest via the inlet groove and lowered with the lift. When the record side has been played or at any other place, the arm must be manually raised with the lift and returned to the rest. Pressing the button “0” switches off motor and the platter stops turning.

Q: 2. What is the torque on this turntable?

A: A torque specification is not published. The torque is not user adjustable as it might be with a direct-drive DJ turntable.

Q: 3. What is the recommended stylus for playing 78s? (manufacturer, part number)

A: A conical or spherical stylus is required for playing 78 rpm vinyl records.

Q: 4. Is the listing right? Did they really put a cheap Ortofon OM 5E MM cartridge on a $ 1300 turntable?

A: The Transparent TT-B Manual Two-Speed Turntable with Bluetooth (Black) comes with the Ortofon OM 5E MM Cartridge.

Q: 5. Does the tonearm return at the end of the album or does it need to be picked up?

A: This is a fully manual turntable, so the tone arm will not raise at the end of an album side.

Q: 6. How is the platter seating on the chassis? Is there a bearing wheel or just an axe?

A: There is little info (suggest calling Marantz(401) 658-5766 for more info. on mechanical specs of this TT: Low-Resonance High-Density Acrylic Chassis and Platter A solid plinth belt-drive design (the preferred turntable drive system), the TT-15S1 features a chassis and platter made from dense glass cast PMMA acrylic composite that has inherent vibration and resonance deadening capabilities, which helps the TT-15S1 deliver an astonishing 80 dB signal to noise ratio. Floating Motor Mount Construction Equipped with a reference class anodized aluminum manual tonearm, the TT-15S1 comes with a top-class MM cartridge from Clearaudio and features a precision AC synchronous motor in a massive die-cast housing that thoroughly suppresses motor vibrations, delivering its smooth torque to the thick, heavy platter via a continuous loop (joint-less) silicon belt.

Q: 7. What is the country of origin?

A: The Dual Electronics CS 518 Manual Three-Speed Turntable is made in China.

Q: 8. Is this turntable made in Germany?

A: Yes, Country of Origin is GERMANY.

Q: 9. New or Used?

A: This is a new, unopened unit.

Q: 10. Is the RCA output a phono output or line level output? Do I plug it into my phono jack or my line jack on my external amplifier?

A: According to page 04 in the manual for the Victrola Eastwood, it has Line Out Jacks: "For amplifier device with RCA auxiliary input sockets, insert the white and red plugs on the RCA cable into the unit. Insert the opposite end into the amplifier device. Be sure to connect the white plug to the white jack and the red plug to the red jack." https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/913715.pdf