Thorens New Reference Collection

Thorens – New Reference Collection is an audiophile demo/reference album inspired by the classic Thorens tradition of musical, analogue-style reproduction. Thorens is best known for its legendary turntables, and this collection reflects that heritage with a smooth, natural and carefully balanced sound presentation.

The album is ideal for testing how well a hi-fi system reproduces warmth, clarity, stereo imaging, vocal realism, bass control and acoustic depth. On a good setup, the music should sound open, detailed and organic, with a natural flow rather than a harsh or overly digital character. Voices should appear centered and lifelike, instruments should have realistic texture, and the overall soundstage should feel spacious and stable.

New Reference Collection is especially useful for comparing speakers, amplifiers, DACs, CD players, streamers and complete stereo systems. It can help reveal whether a system has proper tonal balance, smooth treble, controlled low frequencies and enough musical emotion. For vinyl lovers, it also offers a presentation that connects well with the warm and elegant sound associated with high-quality analogue playback.

I recommend Thorens – New Reference Collection for collectors of audiophile demo discs and listeners who appreciate a refined, musical and timeless hi-fi experience.

Best for: analogue-style sound, vocal realism, system balance, stereo depth, acoustic detail and relaxed audiophile listening.