The Swiss company Thorens has existed since 1883, and is an institution in the vinyl-related part of HiFi industry. They produced their first pickup already in 1929, and in the 50s and 60s the production of turntables arised.

The models TD150 and its successor TD160 was launched in respectively 1968 and 1972 - models that still has a large crowd of followers. These are models which both in construction and design are very similar to Linn's legendary Sondek, which was released in 1972. Myself also mave a sample of the TD160 MK2, and colleague Arve has tested a newly restored and rehabilitated edition, conducted by the Swiss company Swissonor .

And it is precisely TD150 and TD160 Thorens highlights as role models for the new 900 series to be launched now. Many Audiophile prefere gear with resilient subchassis, unlike the flat, unsprung structures which dominate a large part of the market today - also Thorens`s other models. But Thorens emphasize that they have put considerable effort into modernizing the structure compared to these classics.

This improved construction with sprung subchassis used in all of the three models in the new 900 series to be launched now. Thorens claim that the demand for models with sprung subchassis has been tremendous, and the company has placed emphasis on using sufficient time to develop the new range to enable them to become worthy reference models.

The suspension on the new models can be adjusted from outside - even while discs are playing. In contrast to TD160, where you must take a trip inside the player to adjust. Plates in all layers of the structure is made of composite with alternating layers of aluminum and polyethylene.

Thorens TD 903

These are entry-level version in the reference series. It is equipped with Thorens` nine-inch tonearm TP92.

Specifications:

• Mode of operation: Manual
• Drive system: Belt drive (flat belt around sub-platter)
• Motor: AC motor with newly Developed motor controller. Control board inside the plinth, external power supply. Fine adjustment of speed.
• Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
• Speed ​​change: Electronic
• Two-part platter: Aluminium sub platter, glass main platter
• Steaming: Viscoelastic foam between in the spring assembly
• Tonearm: Thorens TP 92
• Connectors: 2 x RCA, 1 x earth connector
• Dimensions:
            W x H x D: 470 x 130 x 400 mm without tonearm
            W x H x D: 470 x 170 x 400 mm with tonearm
• Weight: 8.5 kg
• Finishes: Textured black paint
• Scope of delivery: Power supply, RCA phono cable, stylus gauge, alignment protractor
• Available from: October 2015

Thorens TD 905

The middle model in the 900 Series also has the tonearm TP 92. It has a heavily reinforced plinth with advanced supension.

Specifications TD 905:

• Mode of operation: Manual
• Drive system: Belt drive (flat belt around sub-platter)
• Motor: AC motor with newly Developed motor controller. Control board inside the plinth, external power supply. Fine adjustment of speed.
• Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
• Speed ​​change: Electronic
• Two-part platter: Aluminium sub platter, glass main platter
• Steaming: Viscoelastic foam between bearing and plinth brace Tonearm: Thorens TP 92
• Connectors: 2 x RCA, 1 x earth connector
• Dimensions:
            W x H x D: 470 x 130 x 400 mm without tonearm
            W x H x D: 470 x 170 x 400 mm with tonearm
• Weight: 8.6 kg
• Finishes: gray Nextel with real-wood wenge front
• Scope of delivery: Power supply, RCA phono cable, stylus gauge, alignment protractor
• Available from: October 2015

Thorens TD 907

Top model TD 907 is equipped with another arm than the two smaller models. We are talking about the ten-inch long TP 88 with uni-pivot construction. In addition, it has a more sophisticated internal structure, where subchassis is controlled by a tapered cone.

Specifications TD 907:

• Mode of operation: Manual
• Drive system: Belt drive (flat belt around the inner platter)
• Motor: AC motor with newly Developed motor controller. Control board inside the plinth, external power supply. Fine adjustment of speed.
• Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
• Speed ​​change: Electronic
• Three-party platter: Solid aluminum inner platter, POM coupling disc, solid aluminum outer platter
• Steaming: Conical polypropylene membrane between bearing and plinth brace, adjustable air damping
• Tonearm: Thorens TP 88
• Connectors: 2 x RCA, 1 x earth connector
• Dimensions:
            W x H x D: 470 x 130 x 400 mm without tonearm
            W x H x D: 470 x 170 x 400 mm with tonearm
• Weight: 9.5 kg
• Finishes: gray Nextel with real-wood wenge front; White high gloss
• Scope of delivery: Power supply, RCA phono cable, stylus gauge, alignment protractor
• Available from: October 2015

Thorens is imported to Norway by Duet Audio .