Thorens TAS 1500

The THORENS TAS 1500 is an MC pickup manufactured for THORENS in Japan. The aim of the development was the optimal combination of the pick-up in combination with the TD 1500 and TD 403 DD turntable and the TP 150 precision tonearm. With an output voltage of 0.6mV (5.5cm/sec) and 12 ohms internal resistance, the pick-up harmonises with all common phono pre-amplifiers. A naked diamond with microlinear cut in combination with a solid boron cantilver guarantee best pickup capability and sound quality.

Specifications
Model TAS 1500
Mounting 1/2” centers / Threaded inserts
Frequency Response 20 - 47,000 Hz
Body Aluminium
Channel Separation 27 dB (1 kHz)
Output Channel Balance 1 dB (1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Angle 20 degrees
Output Voltage 0.4 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Tracking force, recommended 1.8 to 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)
Stylus Size 2.2 x 0.12 mil
Cantilever 0.28 mm Ø nude boron
Stylus Shape Microlinear
Stylus Construction Nude rectangular shank
Coil Impedance 12 Ohms (1 kHz)
Coil Inductance 25 μH (1 kHz)
DC Resistance 12 Ohms
Static Compliance 20 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne
Dynamic Compliance 16 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz)
Terminal Pins Brass
Wire Used for Coil PCOCC (Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting process)
Recommended Load Impedance min 100 Ohms
Cartridge Weight 8.2 g