A 2-speed manual belt-drive turntable with suspended chassis, made by Thorens during the mid-to-late 1980s.
Overview
It features a suspended chassis design that isolates the motor and controls from the platter and tonearm, aiming to reduce vibration and improve sound quality. Manufactured by Thorens, the TD 316 shares design and service commonality with other models in its family, including the TD 318, TD 320, and TD 321.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 440 x 350 x 170mm |
| Weight | 10,5 kg |
| Drive method | one step belt drive |
| Motor | low voltage 16-pole |
| Platter weight | a six pound |
| Original price | 548 DM (1986), without pickup system |
Design
The TD 316 features a superior suspended chassis with the motor and controls completely isolated from the platter and tonearm, enhancing mechanical stability and audio performance.
Product Family
The TD 316 is closely related to the TD 318, TD 320, and TD 321, with shared service documentation and compatible components such as tonearm boards.
Market
Current market prices for the TD 316 range from €100 to $495, depending on condition. Common issues include a broken switch on the RPM selector and potential power cord shorts. Units are often sold with new belts and needles installed, and spare parts like tonearm boards are available.
Market Value
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ THORENS TD 316 Apr 2026 │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ High $164 Latest $164 │ │ Median $55 Trend ▲ Up │ │ Low $18 Volume ~3/mo │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ $200 ┤ │ │ │ │ │ │ .│ │ $114 ┤ │ │ │ . │ │ │ . . │ │ │. . . . │ │ $0 ┤ . │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ vol │█ █ █ ██ █ █ █ █│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ 2026-01 2026-03 2026-04│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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