Thorens TD 160
Vintage & classic turntables · 1972–? Discontinued
$400–$800 typical US used price
The TD 150's successor kept the suspended sub-chassis and belt drive but added a better TP-16 arm and improved styling, running through Mk II, Super and 'S' variants into the late 1980s. Hundreds of thousands were sold, making it the definitive affordable audiophile deck of the 1970s.
Probably the best-known suspended-subchassis turntable ever, hugely supported today by mods, kits and specialist restorers.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history, especially the belt, bearing and stylus.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | zinc-alloy, two-piece |
| Tonearm | Thorens TP-16 |
| Years | 1972–? |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Where to buy the Thorens TD 160
4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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