The TAS 1600 is a low-output MC cartridge, at 0.4 mV under 5.5 cm/s. Its internal impedance of 12 ohms calls for a load above 100 ohms on a good MC phono stage.
The solid boron cantilever pairs with a Special Line Contact diamond, whose cut meets the groove over a tall contact area. That geometry brings out the finest detail and spreads the bearing pressure. Resolution goes up.
The aluminium body is optimised against resonance, which keeps signal transmission clean and controlled. The carefully tuned generator opens a wide stage and holds the dynamics.
The TAS 1600 was designed in Japan specifically for the Thorens TD 1600 and TD 1601. It weighs 8.2 grams. On those decks it works with the TP 160 arm and the balanced connection.
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DualCS 618Q quartz-stabilized direct-drive turntable: automatic tonearm lift and stop, dual-gimbal tonearm, Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, and heavy cast-aluminum platter. Tracking error within ±0.07%.
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