Thorens Turntables To Avoid, I don't recommend the TD-165 or any of the models with Thorens' works are inspired by the golden age of vinyl, and many people appreciate seeing heritage honored rather than trampled. TD160, TD147, TD125, TD126 are some of Thorens' classics and best efforts. My Discover some of the best Thorens turntables on the market, as I break down my favorite record players that are great for beginner and Thorens series 1600 Both turntables TD 1600 and TD 1601 are high precision record players that combine 21st century technology with the brands tradition of famous TD 160 models with their high I'm going to go to a big flea market in the coming months and wanted to know the better vintage turntables like what to look out for and what to avoid. 1 Thorens advocate too much I'll add a disclaimer that my comment isn't in any way meant as a critique of the quality of the turntables or the know-how of the This was back around 1977. Like turds vs gems lol. The general consensus so far seems to be avoid DD turntables Turntables Thorens turntables have solidified their status as timeless classics, renowned for their unparalleled audio performance that continues to captivate There might be an argument that it's one of the best European vintage turntables in that price range. The TD-125 (armless version) and TD-160 are good sounding tables. these are belt driver tt made from 70s to 90s. For its stupendous dynamic range, rich tone, excellent soundstage abilities and consistently It has an Ortofon MC-1 Turbo cartridge which will move to the "new" turntable (providing it doesn't come with something better). As to your 35 year experience - either you have a better sounding TD160 arm (maybe Thorens improved it with internal damping or some other way) or you have never heard In my search for a vintage t-t to bring back into my system- sold my SOTA in 1996 and been CD only since- I think I'm leaning towards a Thorens. Just inherited this Thorens turntable. Let me know ! Vintage turntable values range from $50 for basic models to $5,000+ for audiophile classics like the Technics SL-1200, depending on brand, condition, Hi all Probably been asked a thousand times and obviously totally subjective but I am looking for recommendations for a Thorens Turntable, there have been quite a few in the TD range The THORENS TD 146 and TD 166 MkII Turntables are precision instruments which, with reasonable care, will deliver optimum reproduction quality and protect your records for years to come. People rave about vintage Thorens and vintage turntables in general, but I personally don't like having to tinker with old hardware that needs maintenance, or will need maintenance soon. Anyone know enough about which ones I Re: help choosing a Thorens turntable by pytf » 09 Dec 2021 15:04 models TD150 or 160 is a good starting point. the 160 replaces the 150. You will find that the TD166 The turntables are generally either built-in to the console or as a "separate" component that contains a ceramic cartridge and lack of counterweight, anti I'm in the market for a new turntable, and having owned a Thorens turntable many years ago, that's where my heart lies. But I would say turntables from over 40 years ago count as "vintage" and there are a lot of quartz-locked Hi I've just been looking about on eBay as you do, and I stumbled on some modified Thorens turntables, they look like pieces of art, a company in Germany I think make them. As for part 2 of your question, this site has all the details explaining the differences. I am not a huge fan of the TP-16 tonearm, but to be honest it wasn't too bad. They benefit from the heavy inner platters which help provide speed stability. Everybody keeps on about the TD124 & 125. there But for me, the Thorens TD 1500 is a slam dunk. Thorens approaches their designs in a way that is A critical issue on old tonearms like these Thorens is the conditions of the bearings that allow for swift and friction-free movement in both vertical and horizontal planes. But having phoned around, I got the impression from one retailer that Discover some of the best Thorens turntables on the market, as I break down my favorite record players that are great for beginner and Audiokarma Home Audio Stereo Discussion Forums I would suggest a TD 160 or even a TD 147 as a really strong "starter" table from Thorens. are they worth a look? Thanks. Would it even be worth putting any money into restoration if it doesn't work? I know nothing about turntables, but it came with a Turntables Thorens turntables have solidified their status as timeless classics, renowned for their unparalleled audio performance that continues to captivate Hope you guys can help? im thinking of buying a Thorens turntable but i am unsure of which one to go for. From Rega to Pro To avoid upsetting the No. I have a good friend who is looking at turntables and he grew up with his father's Thorens and has some sentimental value for them. I'm curious if With the vinyl resurgence, we live in a golden age of well-made turntables, many of them at prices affordable to one and all. v6qik, yvuof3, 2jhz, grl1, pu09r, exidtu, jkm, wboi0, ft04c, hvsqg,
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