Thorens TD 1500
Hi-fi turntables · 2022–present In production
$2,995 US reference price
A modern homage to the TD 150 of 1965: a true floating sub-chassis suspended on three conical springs, with balanced XLR outputs.
Revives the sprung sub-chassis that made Thorens (and inspired the Linn LP12).
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | Ortofon 2M Bronze |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminium |
| Tonearm | TP 150 with SME-style headshell |
| Dimensions | 420 x 141 x 360 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 17.4 lb (7.9 kg) |
| Finishes | Black high-gloss, walnut high-gloss |
| Years | 2022–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Ortofon 2M Bronze · replacement stylus: Stylus 2M Bronze · around $439.
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| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
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