Brand: Thorens
The Thorens TD160 S mkIV RB250 is a high-end turntable by the Swiss manufacturer Thorens. Here's a breakdown of each part of its name:- Thorens: The brand name of the company that produces the turntable. Thorens is a well-established and respected name in the world of vinyl turntables, with a history that dates back over 80 years.- TD160: The TD (For Tischplatte or Platforme) refers to the fact that this is a turntable, and the '160' indicates that it's part of Thorens' high-end series '160' (previously '120' or '125'). TD124 and TD125 are still very popular among collectors today.- S: The 'S' means that this is the fourth iteration (or 'version') of the TD160 model. The 'S' stands for 'special.'- mkIV: Mk (or Mark) is British slang for 'model,' and the 'IV' indicates that this is the fourth update (or 'version') of the 'S' model.- RB250: RB is short for 'Resorbier Bearing' which means that this turntable uses a unique bearing system designed by Thorens. The '250' indicates that this is the 250th bearing unit manufactured by Thorens. This specific version features a modified coating process for the bearing, improving its durability and performance.