The driving force behind Thorens’ stunning New Reference flagship turntable is industrial designer Helmut Thiele. This episode takes you inside his studio to see how he transitioned from mechanical engineering to design, and how he teamed up with Gunther to develop a reference-class model equipped with an active suspension system. Also covered: the inspiration behind the TP 160 knife-edge bearing tonearm and the challenges of mass production, as well as how the Coturn brand reaches new customers through different channels. A complete look at Thorens’ innovative future!

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