At the 2026 Hong Kong High-End Audio Visual Show, within the Hall 3 F01 booth, Richcoln brought a powerful lineup of the century\u2011old German brand Thorens to vinyl enthusiasts \u2013 ranging from the flagship New Reference to the stylish and portable Coturn CT\u201101, covering everything from high\u2011end audiophile to mainstream appeal, making it one of the most popular highlights of the show.<\/p>\n
Flagship Debut | New Reference Pioneers Active Vibration Isolation<\/strong> The introduction of this technology marks a revolutionary breakthrough in turntable history. Traditional turntables rely mainly on mass\u2011loading to suppress vibrations (hard\u2011mass designs) or spring\u2011based suspension (soft designs) to counter vibration interference. The New Reference, for the first time, brings active vibration isolation technology \u2013 originally used in the semiconductor industry, nanotechnology, and scientific research laboratories \u2013 into the realm of vinyl playback. Its core is based on the unique Sky\u2011Hook\u2011Damper principle, which can isolate vibrations below 1Hz, and at 10Hz, interference is reduced to below \u201140dB, achieving far superior isolation performance compared to conventional passive methods.<\/p>\n In addition, the New Reference employs a German\u2011made three\u2011phase synchronous motor with belt drive, monitored by an ultra\u2011high\u2011precision quartz oscillator for speed control. According to the manufacturer’s specifications, speed stability is maintained at 33.3332 to 33.3334 rpm over a 20\u2011year period, with a deviation of only 0.0001 rpm. The turntable can accommodate up to three tonearms, covering 9\u2011inch, 10\u2011inch, and 12\u2011inch formats, and can be optionally fitted with Thorens’ newly developed TP160 12\u2011inch arm or the Thiele TA\u201101 tonearm designed by Helmut Thiele.<\/p>\n Classic Heritage | TD 124 DD Exclusive and TD 404 DD Shine in Their Own Ways<\/strong> The TD 124 DD Exclusive is a deluxe direct\u2011drive version that pays tribute to the classic TD 124. Its core features a newly developed 12\u2011inch TP 124 J\u2011shaped tonearm, with pure silver internal wiring to ensure the highest signal purity. The platter top is layered with a few millimetres of pure copper to disperse resonances, enhancing both texture and stability. The cartridge is developed in collaboration with Swiss EMT \u2013 a dedicated moving\u2011coil design featuring a ruby stylus cantilever, Gyger cut, and pure gold voice\u2011coil wire. The turntable comes with an external TPN 124 linear power supply, gold\u2011plated RCA and balanced XLR output terminals.<\/p>\n The TD 404 DD is described as “an elegant simplified version of the classic TD 124 DD.” It inherits the powerful direct\u2011drive motor from the legendary TD 124 DD, renowned for its smooth rotation and high torque. The tonearm employs Thorens’ highly acclaimed TP 160 classic design, with a knife\u2011edge bearing structure ensuring exceptional tracking accuracy. A strobe speed\u2011viewing window on the platter rim allows precise speed adjustment. The electronic tonearm lift and auto\u2011stop function not only add convenience but also reduce wear on both stylus and records.<\/p>\n Stylish New Favourite | Coturn CT\u201101 in Three Colours Draws All Ages<\/strong> At the show, the CT\u201101 was displayed in three colour versions \u2013 black, silver, and gold \u2013 with one of them used for live record playback demonstrations. The CT\u201101 features a highly fashionable design, with clean lines and a concealed tonearm mechanism that gives it a distinctive appearance. It is compatible with 12\u2011inch vinyl records, supports 33\u2153 and 45 rpm speeds, has a built\u2011in rechargeable battery offering up to 16 hours of continuous playback, and is equipped with Bluetooth aptX transmission for connecting to portable Bluetooth speakers or headphones, allowing vinyl enjoyment anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n This turntable, which combines retro charm with modern portability, attracted large crowds of audiophiles across all generations \u2013 young, middle\u2011aged, and older \u2013 during the three\u2011day show, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere. Many visitors showed keen interest in this model and actively inquired about it, proving that the allure of vinyl culture is transcending generational boundaries and continuing to spread.<\/p>\n Century\u2011Old Craftsmanship Embraces the Future<\/strong> At the 2026 Hong Kong High-End Audio Visual Show, within the Hall 3 F01 booth, Richcoln brought a powerful lineup of the century\u2011old German brand Thorens to vinyl enthusiasts \u2013 ranging from the flagship New Reference to the stylish and portable Coturn CT\u201101, covering everything from high\u2011end audiophile to mainstream appeal, making it one of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":32992,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"1920","footnotes":""},"categories":[336],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32975","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-event-divi","post_format-post-format-gallery"],"yoast_head":"\n
The most eye\u2011catching product in the Thorens exhibition area was undoubtedly the brand’s new flagship turntable, the New Reference. Thorens claims this is the best turntable they have ever made \u2013 not only redesigned and optimised from the ground up, but also equipped with an active vibration isolation system developed in collaboration with German company Seismion.<\/p>\n
In addition to the flagship New Reference, Thorens also showcased two highly anticipated new turntable models.<\/p>\n
If the New Reference represents the pinnacle of Thorens’ technology, then its sub\u2011brand Coturn CT\u201101 second\u2011generation portable turntable demonstrates Thorens’ vitality in embracing the younger market.<\/p>\n
At the 2026 Hong Kong High\u2011End Audio Visual Show, Richcoln’s Thorens exhibition area at Hall 3 F01 presented a complete picture of how this German century\u2011old brand \u2013 founded in 1883 \u2013 embraces vinyl enthusiasts of all generations with its top\u2011tier craftsmanship: from the flagship New Reference introducing semiconductor\u2011grade active vibration isolation technology, to the classic\u2011inspired TD 124 DD Exclusive and its elegant simplified sibling TD 404 DD, and finally to the three\u2011colour, all\u2011age\u2011friendly Coturn CT\u201101 portable turntable. For any visitor with a passion for vinyl, the Thorens exhibition was one of the most worthwhile stops to savour at this year’s show.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_width_all=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"