Thorens MC 1600 Phono Preamplifier
2199,00 €
With the new MC 1600, Thorens is expanding its audiophile portfolio with a fully balanced phono preamplifier that supports both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges at the highest level. Developed in the proven Thorens tradition and handmade in Germany, the MC 1600 offers exceptional sound quality and flexible customization options for the most demanding analogue enthusiasts.
Pure signal fidelity, thanks to dual-mono design
The MC 1600 is designed without compromise. Each channel operates with its own fully symmetrical amplifier section, built with carefully selected components. Precision resistors, high-quality film capacitors and low-noise operational amplifiers guarantee exceptional detail resolution and minimal distortion.
Flexibility and precision in configuration
Via finely detented DIP switches on the underside of the unit, gain, impedance, capacitance and the subsonic filter can be individually adjusted for each channel – ideal for perfect matching to any cartridge system.
Versatile connectivity
With symmetrical XLR and classic RCA connections, the MC 1600 can be flexibly integrated into any high-end analogue setup. A separately shielded power supply section ensures absolute silence in the signal path.
Further advantages
Thanks to its fully balanced 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 MM-compatible.
The MC 1600 is aimed at ambitious vinyl listeners who expect the finest customisability, quality craftsmanship and sonic excellence – all in an elegant, low-resonance housing that perfectly matches the design of current Thorens components.
The Thorens MC 1600 is the perfect complement for audiophile turntables and a statement for uncompromising high-end sound – Made in Germany.
| Circuit Design: | Dual mono, two-stage amplification with passive & active RIAA equalization |
| Frequency Response: | 10 Hz – 20 kHz (max. 0.1 dB deviation) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): | < 0.005% |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio: | > 76 dBA to > 100 dBA (@ 2 V, depending on gain with 100 Ω) |
| Crosstalk Attenuation: | > 110 dB (@ 2 V, independent of gain with 100 Ω) |
| Gain Settings: | +32 dB to +68 dB (Adjustable in 4 dB steps; 10 steps total) |
| Input Impedance: | 20 Ω to 1280 Ω (in 20 Ω steps) plus 47 kΩ |
| Input Capacitance: | 50 pF to 600 pF (in 50 pF steps) |
| Inputs: | 2 x RCA, 2 x XLR |
| Outputs: | 2 x RCA, 2 x XLR |
| Output Level: | 10 V RMS (Maximum) |
| Output Current: | 100 mA RMS (Maximum) |
| Output Impedance: | 50 Ω (RCA), 110 Ω (XLR) |
| Power Supply: | 100–280 V (Automatic adjustment) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | 300 x 90 x 301 mm |
| Weight: | 5 kg |
Thorens is one of the oldest names in analogue hi-fi, founded in 1883 and known for turntables built with a strong engineering heritage and a distinctly music-first approach to vinyl playback. Today, Thorens is chosen by listeners who value stable speed, low noise and the natural flow that makes long listening sessions effortless.
Hi-Fi Market is an authorised Thorens dealer in Estonia, supplying genuine products with official manufacturer warranty and local support. We help you choose the right Thorens model for your room, budget and listening style — and match it with the right tonearm, cartridge and phono stage so the analogue chain works as a coherent system.
Visit our showroom near Tallinn (Tabasalu) to discuss a Thorens-based vinyl setup before you buy — from the first serious turntable to a refined long-term system built around careful matching and practical setup guidance.
Build a Vinyl Setup with Thorens
Thorens is most often chosen as the foundation of a vinyl system. Start with the right turntable, then complete the chain with a suitable tonearm and cartridge, and finish with a quality phono preamplifier for proper gain and tonal balance.
Explore compatible categories for a Thorens-based vinyl setup:
If you want a short, well-matched recommendation, contact us — we’ll suggest a Thorens turntable + tonearm + cartridge + phono stage combination that fits your system and room.
FREE DELIVERY ACROSS ESTONIA (For orders over €100)
Shipments within Estonia generally arrive at the destination specified by the buyer within 3-5 business days from the entry into force of the sales contract. The contract enters into force from the moment the amount due is received into the online store's bank account.
If you wish, you can also pick up the goods yourself. The address of the salon is Kallaste 7, Tabasalu.
WE DELIVER TO ALL COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.
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OWNER OF THE ONLINE STORE
The owner of the online store hifimarket.ee is Audio Sommelier OÜ (registration number 16891515), address Kallaste, 7, Tabasalu Keskus, Estonia 76901
