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bFly-audio xPLTH16 absorber base - for Thorens 160 series
highly effective absorber base for Thorens 160-series from the German audio tuning specialist bfly Audio
Tailor-made for the following "old" Thorens models - TD 160 166 165 145 147
The 300 series of Thorens enjoys an unbroken popularity. But there is room for improvement. bfly-audio from Augsburg has recognized this and quickly made an excellent reputation for its audio tuning items, especially in this area.
When using bfly audio absorber bases for Thorens turntables, you save yourself complex and complicated modifications to your favorite turntable. Nothing has to be mounted, it is "Plug & Play" in the truest sense of the word.
Despite the low effort, the effect is amazing. Numerous customers confirm this again and again and also the Hifi specialized press became attentive on the bfly-audio systems. Among others the well-known "LP Magazin
The tonal changes can be seen especially in the area of spatiality, bass and richness of detail in the reproduction. As a nice additional effect you also get the look of a modern turntable. In short, when using a bfly-audio XPL Base, you get a record player that performs on par with current devices.
The Thorens bases also consist of a base plate made of MDF as well as a solid (no veneer) real wood frame.
The xPL bases have integrated damping with the help of 5 fixed and highly effective absorber feet located on the top of the base, made of a mix of cork, sorbothane and natural rubber.
Thus, 4 of the bFly special absorbers are located under the original Thorens feet, as well as another absorber in the middle of the Thorens base plate to elimate negative vibrations of the notoriously unstable Thorens base plate.
The base itself stands on 3 height-adjustable MLA feet, which come with an additional aluminum ring in the xPL Pro verson.
The new optional Pro feet, have an aluminum ring on the bottom that is particularly closely adapted to the absorber material. This further improves the overall effect on the reduction of horizontal vibrations, which occur mainly in room sound. This is usually generated by loudspeakers whose sound waves bounce off the side of the unit.
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You can see a setup of the well-known highly effective bfly-audio MLA feet in the following cross-section
Please also read the tests of the xPLTH absorber base by bfly-audio - right under the tab product tests next to this article description.
