A 2-speed manual belt-drive turntable with a suspended chassis, made by Thorens in the mid-to-late 1980s.
Overview
The suspended chassis isolates the motor and controls from the platter and tonearm. The idea is less vibration and better sound. Thorens built the TD 316 to share design and service details with 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 has a suspended chassis with the motor and controls completely isolated from the platter and tonearm. That makes for better mechanical stability and audio performance.
Product Family
The TD 316 is closely related to the TD 318, TD 320, and TD 321. They share service documentation and compatible parts, tonearm boards among them.
Market
Current prices for the TD 316 run from €100 to $495, depending on condition. Common problems are a broken switch on the RPM selector and possible power cord shorts. Units often sell with a new belt and needle installed, and spare parts like tonearm boards are available.
Market Value
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ THORENS TD 316 Nov 2026 │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ High $544 Latest $499 │ │ Median $499 Trend — │ │ Low $423 Volume ~1/mo │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ $600 ┤ │ │ │ │ │ │ . │ │ $514 ┤ │ │ │ .│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ $400 ┤. │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ vol │█ █ █│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ 2026-05 2026-07 2026-08│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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eBay Listings
Recently sold on eBay: $423–$544 (median $499, based on 3 completed sales, past 12 months)
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