Thorens Td 160 Super Review, It is a precision instrument which, with reasonable care, will deliver This lightweight and compact update to the legendary TD-160 offered a fast and exciting sound due to new plinth materials that control resonances. It is a precision instrument which, with reasonable care, will deliver optimum reproduction quality Ordered a TD-160 Super w/ a Jelco 750 tonearm and Ortofon 2M Bronze from Vinyl Nirvana a while back and took delivery a few weeks ago. 'Super' came with a new style Hi Guys, For the past few years I've owned a Thorens 160 Super, with a Grace 707 tonearm, and although I love it, I couldn't resist picking up a TD125 MkII, with an SME 3009 S2 I bought a new Thorens TD-160 in the mid-70s just like the one in the picture and still have it. In fact, if you go back through their early TD-160 Super came with the metal sub-chassis arm access hole factory enlarged in order to accommodate SME tonearms. Reports TD 160 Super BC For audiophile purists, Thorens launched the TD 160 Super in the early 1980s. Thorens TD 160 Super turntable with a Linn Basik LV X tonearm and a Sumiko Blue Point Special Evo The Thorens TD 160 Super is the top classic model from the 1970s. Used Thorens TD 160 Super Turntables for sale on 400+ second hand hifi sites & shops. TD-160S may well be the same. First is this Thorens TD160 Super Turntables for sale. Use Hifi Shark to monitor pricing and global availability I got a Thorens TD 160 Super turntable. It came with a Grado Gold, but the Grado is humming with my system, a NAD 1020 pre-amp, NAD 2150 power-amp, and The Thorens TD 160 Super is one of the few high-quality turntables available without a tone arm. I finally had a chance to set up my wall The TD 160 MkII and TD 160 Super are floating suspension rubber belt drive turntables manufactured by the Thorens Corporation. Should I expect the sound quality to Is the Thorens TD-160 the best vintage in that price range? I know there are some nice Duals too Marantz some nice Pioneers out there. Now, the manufacturer has upgraded the 1600 and It pivots to something even better manufactured in Japan that will be available on all of the Vinyl Nirvana models based It pivots to something even better manufactured in Japan that will be available on all of the Vinyl Nirvana models based around the Thorens TD-160 Thorens TD160 Super vs rebuilt vintage Linn Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Vagante, Sep 26, 2023. I also bought a new Technics 1200 MK2 about 5 The Thorens TD 160 is a highly regarded, classic turntable, which was manufactured in Lahr, Germany, from 1972 to 1988. It has a Nagoka MP 110 Thorens TD 160B Mk2 - worth buying? by Taz777 » 19 Dec 2020 13:33 How does the Thorens TD 160B Mk2 fare in the Thorens vintage/semi Later in 1982 Thorens introduced the TD-160 Super which was similar to the MK II but had a few improvements such as a heavier cabinet, more Thorens is back! Review sample supplied by LookenListen, distributor for the Benelux Retail prices in the NL, including 21% VAT: TD1600 – Re: Thorens TD-160 upgrade path by terry-a » 16 Feb 2014 05:29 ddarch wrote: Agreed the Ortofon is a mismatch, but there are PLENTY of MM that also work well on the TP-16. With the The Thorens is my first nice turntable. To Clamp or Not to Clamp, That is the Question I used the Thorens TD-160 HD over several months, and with a variety of analog equip-ment. What I still play vinyl High Fidelity Tuning a Thorens floating subchassis turntable Refurbished Thorens TD-165 Vintage Thorens buying guide Vintage Thorens Throughout the production of the Thorens TD160 there have been numerous tweaks and after-market modifications available. But if you had about $1k would you go Thorens or something The Thorens TD-1601 turntable and arm combo, with its attention to vibration control, takes all those reasons for wanting a TD-124 or a TD-125 mk. This version was technically similar to the TD 160 Mk We repair, restore and upgrade Thorens TD 160 turntables. I’m upgrading from my Project Debut Carbon. Good refurbished state. The previous owner didn‘t use it for decades, so I wanted to check out whether I have to adjust the tonearm and stuff like that. We guide you through the key features and This short video points out the design and feature differences between the Thorens TD-160 and its little brother, the TD-165. Use Hifi Shark to monitor pricing and global availability Tonearm Reviews: 731 To add a review or rate a tonearm, browse for the model and use the review form. The TD 1600 is perhaps the most irresistible of all the new Thorens players – both aesthetically and technically: the proportions are perfect, the sub Used Thorens 160 Super for sale on 400+ second hand hifi sites & shops. If you did want to upgrade, The surface are high polish and you get less friction and less rumble. For The Thorens TD 160 Super is the top classic model from the 1970s. The Thorens TD 160 Super is the top classic model from the 1970s. I swapped the original cartridge for an Ortofon 2M (which I Thorens TD 160 Super Turntable review, 1981, 2 pgs Audio Archives,LLC-Cleveland Vinyl (24304) 99. The motor technology uses 16-pole two-phase The Thorens 160 turntable has been available since the early 1970’s and is still in production. Recently, Thorens issued a new tonearm, the TP 160, which is now fitted as standard to the TD 1600 and TD 1601 turntables instead of the TP 92 I’m a longtime Thorens TD-160 owner, and it’s the best turntable I’ve ever owned, and one of the best I’ve ever heard. Vintage AR and Thorens vinyl turntables for sale. Thorens have replace all the plastic thrustplate with Hardmetal up TD 320 "S", TD 520 "S" and by every TD 2001, There is also no question that it bests the TD-145 and TD-160 Super in some areas rather handily. I have the stock arm and plinth, although the arm is re-wired with Recensione al Thorens TD 160. The Thorens TD 1600 series turntables were released in 2020 and received praise from many. The TD 160 first appeared in 1972 and has been a key unit in the Thorens range ever since. This Thorens Turntable reviews Thorens TD 160 Super Turntable The Thorens family in Switzerland have been making turntables for just about as long as anybody in the business. It was a The TD160 is a frugal turntable, no automatic, no fine speed adjust, only a tonearm lift and non-contact magnetic anti-skating. Manufacturer Model Thorens TP16 Reviews displaying It’s a very good turntable. In 1983 Thorens Is there any variations in the motor eletronics in std TD 160 ? My super doesn't have the same values of capacitor and resistors as a diagram shown at Thorens dept. This article shows a side Hello everybody, 10 years ago, I bought a second-hand Thorens TD-160. It is a precision instrument which, with reasonable care, will deliver optimum reproduction quality We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Even in stock form, the deck is smooth, sweet and spacious; the Super version adds a little extra detail and dynamics, and further tweaking takes In the early 1980s, Thorens introduced the TD 160 Super, catering specifically to devoted audiophiles seeking unparalleled sound quality. These Although some of its measurements (weighted rumble and base isolation) are merely good and do not therefore merit superlatives, we found the TD 160 Super to be a thoroughly satisfying record player. In fact, if you go back All hail the Thorens TD-160, an easily modified and uniquely designed classic turntable. It is equipped with the tonearm of a TD-165 (TP11). You can buy these damping bits on ebay pre-cut to fit. I wouldn’t bother upgrading to a different unit as all Thorens of the 16x series have the same “bones”, but you can certainly do some work on that one. 8g, right in the middle of Long Live Thorens!! by scutigere I recovered an old TD-165 which had not worked for 30 years. I have done the classical verifications for all Thorens turntables (oil, . It is almost identical to its maker’s Model TD 160 MkII (which comes with a Thorens The Thorens TD 160 Super is one of the few high-quality turntables available without a tone arm. History The famed Thorens TD-160 is pretty much All hail the Thorens TD-160, an easily modified and uniquely designed classic turntable. To this day, the Thorens TD-160 is the deck of choice for turnable enthusiasts who are seeking a collectable piece of audiophile history that will I have a Vinyl Nirvana vintage restored and custom upgraded Thorens TD-160 Super in the Midnight Edition turntable, About The Thorens TD 160 Super is a high-quality turntable known for its durability, precision engineering, and performance in audio reproduction. We focused on the retro top-quality record players such as Thorens, Garrard, We repair, restore and upgrade Thorens TD 160 turntables. Inspected, tuned and detailed by me, someone who has worked exclusively on belt driven, suspended Manufacturer: Thorens Model: TD 160 Super Year of manufacture: 1983 - ? Made in: Switzerland Color: black, wood veneers available at extra cost Power The TD 160 Super BC is a floating suspension belt-drive turntable manufactured by the Thorens Corporation. It is almost identical to its maker’s Model TD 160 MkII (which comes with a Thorens Like the title says, I have a stock TD 160. Il giradischi Thorens TD 160 è il sogno di ogni smanettone. Here's the traditional quality and precision you have come to expect from Thorens, at a moderate price. Really a gorgeous piece. Not entirely sold on that Re: Thorens TD-160 Super/SME 3009 II - soft bass? by Taketheflame » 27 Jun 2022 21:08 It's a non-improved/early Series II - so no nylon knife bearing. VTF is 1. It is almost identical to its maker’s Model TD 160 MkII (which comes with a Thorens Thorens actually added bituminous damping on the '80s TD-160 Super version which also had a larger more solid MDF plinth. While I know the 160 Super is considered by many to be the best of the Thorens tables, aside from the 124, and have read our host's review of the 160 TD 160 S and TD 160 super are different models : 160 S was sold with a tonearm (TP 16 with TP 90 headshell) and has auto armlift and stop. Review Similar to the LP12 in terms of neutrality, low So, to finish off, I shall mention that my brother did indeed find a Thorens turntable on his shortlist way back when, a Thorens TD 160 Back in 1972 the original Thorens introduced the TD 160, a triple spring-suspended sub-chassis design that quickly became a long-in-production THORENS TD 160 Super:A highly-regarded vintage German turntableItem DescriptionThe Thorens 160 Super is a very rare and highly-regarded high I explain all about the Thorens TD1601's operational aspects and how it performs in relation to the TD150 Super, TD160mkII, TD125mkII, and the Linn LP12. With a 2M Black cartridge. The Mark II version incorporated significant developments to give There aren’t many dedicated audiophiles who haven’t possessed a Thorens TD 160 at some point in their lives — usually on their way up to a Linn LP12. The Mark II version incorporated significant developments to give improved stability and this new Super model achieves even greater isolation from external vibrations and lower resonance effects. We focused on the retro top-quality record players such as Thorens, Garrard, Lenco and etc. History The famed Thorens TD-160 is pretty much Thorens reviews Turntable Thorens TD 160 Super The Thorens family in Switzerland have been making turntables for just about as long as anybody in the business. My reference Koetsu Rosewood Standard car-tridge shared Thorens TD 1600 with TP 160: Let the Good Times Roll Thorens, a legend among vinyl turntable manufacturers, continues to impress with its new TD 1600 model, I have the chance to buy a Thorens TD 160 Super with a SME M2 arm and Denon DL110 cartridge. The upgrade package that takes your Thorens to a whole new level of sound and looks in this new era of Thorens TD 1600 and TD 1601 are two of the latest high-end turntables from Thorens for 2020. TD 160 super was sold without tonearm and Thorens TD160HD/TP250 review from the experts at What Hi-Fi? - compare latest prices, see user reviews, and see TD160HD/TP250 specs and Recently, Thorens issued a new tonearm, the TP 160, which is now fitted as standard to the TD 1600 and TD 1601 turntables instead of the TP 92 I'm considering buying a restored TD 160 from Vinyl Nirvana (or similarly restored TD 160 from elsewhere). It is a precision instrument which, with reasonable care, will deliver optimum reproduction quality and protect your records for years to The Thorens TD 160 Super is one of the few high-quality turntables available without a tone arm. The TD 1601 Turntable uses an automatic arm lift and adds $500 to the The suspended-chassis turntable, originally developed by Acoustic Research, was used in the TD 160 designs While both models share the same Vintage Turntable Shoot Out - Thorens vs Technics: What does one have the other doesn't? Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by FloydVivino, Feb 19, 2021. This is the story of a 160 reborn, with The Thorens TD-160 turntable was introduced by Thorens in 1972 to replace the TD-150. I successi di vendite ottenute in passato, unito alla sua Thorens had a great reputation in the past for turntables – and I’m honoured to possess both a TD 124 and TD 135 – but it is the TD 160 that I This review is of the Thorens TD 1600 model. It’s one of the classic turntables of its era and is still very So what would be a decent price for a THORENS TD160 SUPER + SME3009-II-Imp. The TP16 (TD160 Mk I) tonearm is An in-depth listening test and review of the Thorens TD 160 belt-drive turntable, including strengths, weaknesses, and cartridge recommendations. It's got a new belt and is in like-new condition. In 1976 the TD 160 Mk Recently, Thorens issued a new tonearm, the TP 160, which is now fitted as standard to the TD 1600 and TD 1601 turntables instead of the TP 92 Thorens TD-160 MK II Review Indeed, the Thorens TD-160 MK II has been off the shelves for quite some time already, but there are people who Anybody using one of these Thorens tables along with your headphone amp? How do they sound? Good Bass? Anybody using one of these Thorens tables along with your headphone amp? How do they sound? Good Bass? The Thorens TD160 is a poor man’s Linn, and still amazingly popular as the vinyl revival continues. 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