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 customisation options for the most demanding analogue enthusiasts.
Outstanding features
● MM input impedance: 47 kOhm
● MC input impedance: freely selectable between 20 and 1280 ohms - 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 optimum tuning to the pickup used
● XLR and RCA inputs and outputs
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.
Details
Availability: 2026 at selected specialist retailers
RRP: 2.199,-€