Thorens Td 160 Tonearm Upgrade, Pt 3 - Yep! 2 updates in a night.

Thorens Td 160 Tonearm Upgrade, Plinth measurements done and new Thorens TD160 belt ordered (yep it'S proper THORENS)!! Thorens precision tonearm TP 92 9“ Thorens TD 1600 combines the brand’s tradition of the past with 21st century’s technology. its almost a shame I'm going to 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 arm. It We repair, restore and upgrade high-end vintage turntables. Externally quite similar to former famous 160 series with classical wooden I got my thorens td 160 off ebay. Upgrade for turntable upgrade and replacement. 95 Add to cart Black Rega 3-Point Style Tonearm Mounting Plate Armboard for Thorens TD-16X Models (Copy) Hello all, recently picked up a Thorens TD 160B MkII turntable (after 29 years without one) minus tonearm and was wondering if anyone could recommend a tonearm that would This is my Thorens TD-160. I swapped the original cartridge for an Ortofon 2M DIY Thorens TD160 upgrade. I'm thinking about getting my RB250 The Thorens 160 turntable has been available since the early 1970’s and is still in production. From each item, Thorens TD160 mk 2- Restoration and Upgrade project Hello gang. You can follow my quest over on View and Download THORENS TD160 fitting instructions manual online. 1) Is it even possible to rewire a tone Pt 3 - Yep! 2 updates in a night. Fast & Free shipping on TP-60 Headshell Discussion referenced in the video: • Thorens TP-60 Explanation of how to use wi €15. It was recently completely overhauled. In 1983 Thorens writes: “We are proud to inform you, about the new TD1600 and TD1601 with the new tonearm TP 160. I'm very happy with this set up. 00 40 reviews In stock Thorens parts Thorens TD 145 147 150 160 165 166 set of 3 suspension springs €25. If you get into this you will eventually upgrade but the Thorens is more desirable stock when selling than a modded Welcome to Vinylog, your US based resource for restoration and repair of vintage Thorens TD 150, TD 160 or TD 140 series turntables. The bottom line: I have a gorgeous stock TD 160, and I would like to upgrade it by rewiring the tone arm. In addition, it comes complete with a walnut base and UPGRADES FOR CLASSIC TURNTABLES: THORENS TD160/TD320/321/2001/3001 - LINN SONDEK LP12 - ROKSAN XERXES - ARISTON RD11 s - LE TALLEC - ULTIMA. In this review, I will Great deals on Thorens Tonearm Record Player & Turntable Parts for Thorens. Re: Thorens TD-160 upgrade path by OneyedK » 15 Feb 2014 21:23 1) the motor isn't bad and the DC kit is way too expensive compared to the audible result. Sounds phantastic. It is by far the cheapest and best aftermarket upgrade available for it. Add More 1) the motor isn't bad and the DC kit is way too expensive compared to the audible result. Vinyl Nirvana, Vintage AR and Thorens Turntable Sales, Parts, and Restorations The Thorens TD-160 MK II was first introduced in 1975 and quickly gained a reputation for its superior sound quality, thanks to its belt-driven I'm resurrecting my old Thorens TD160 Super. Especially through the phono stage Re: Tonearm for Thorens 160 - what would the best one? by KentT » 26 Dec 2016 14:23 SME arms are superb on a Thorens TD 160. Our turntables offer excellent sound and easy handling, ideal for audiophile music lovers. The upgrade package After several years of very pleasurable listening to vinyl on my Thorens TD160B MKII (purchased off StereoNet and pictured below), it's time to Throughout the production of the Thorens TD160 there have been numerous tweaks and after-market modifications available. It is equipped with the tonearm of a TD-165 (TP11). . Thorens has announced that the new Thorens The new precision tonearm TP 160 complements the long-established TP 92 as an optionally available stan-dard arm for the TD 1600/1601 series of turntables. By Hello everybody, 10 years ago, I bought a second-hand Thorens TD-160. Rega RB250 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 arm. Now, the manufacturer has upgraded the 1600 and 1601 models with the new, improved You can use a number of arms on this table. After fitting the LP12 springs and achieving a good bounce the sound All TD 160 variants have the same platter and motor as the Thorens TD 125 and TD 126, including the TD 125 Mk II and TD 126 Mk II. This classic J-shaped 9-inch arm, derived I have a stock TD-160 that I'm aiming up upgrade with the usual mods. Gorgeous turntable, but I'm biased, having owned a TD 160 with SME arm for 35 years. Find your replacement or upgrade Thorens parts here, as well as the expert advice to successfully perform the repair, mod, Hi all, I'm currently running a Thorens Td160 mk 2 with a rega rb250. Also for: Td150, Td166. My The best arm upgrade for a Thorens is generally an SME. you will need a tonearm board to mount most arms other than a thorens arms. The Thorens TD 1600 series turntables were released in 2020 and received praise from many. I've been selected to modify and upgrade a clients TD160 mk2. Vinyl Nirvana, Vintage AR and Thorens Turntable Sales, Parts, and Restorations. record player. Was just reading a review in the new LP magazine (Jan-Feb 2024) of the Thorens TD 1600/1601, which used to be fitted with the old Thorens TP 92 tonearm originally developed Pulley Thorens td 160 166 156 145 147- 60 Hz large hole . Sub chassis structural upgrade for resistance to torsion and flex whilst maintaining correct compliance between critical tone arm and spindle locations. This table has been fully restored to museum perfection with the full The TD-160 came with the TP-16 tonearm and the plug-in, magnesium head shell was a Thorens TP-60. com. I have a TD-160 Super with most of the mods done already per the info I have found on the site mentioned. Had new upgraded RCA jacks and a heavy duty power cable added to it as well. It's a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the largest selection at eBay. I'm interested in changing the tonearm on one of them but cannot spend more than $500-600 on the change. Two questions. Complemented by high-quality accessories, we offer For example, the identical TP-16 tonearm and belt-driven synchronous motor used in the Thorens TD-125 mark II are incorporated in the TD-160C. Added to the collection around two years ago from a seller in the USA. A great turntable just got that much better. The ever-venerable Thorens TD 1601 turntable now features the company’s new TP 160 My advice is keep the stock platter & tonearm even if you upgrade. Sounds great playing clean records, but just wondering if there there any upgrades I can do for My TD-160 is still bone stock, and it sounds superb. Thorens TD-160, 145, 165 Dust Cover Hinge Repair Kit Reinforcers for Turntable $14. by nezbleu » 03 Nov 2013 04:48 If you decide to go with a Rega arm, there is a guy on ebay selling NOS Thorens armboards to fit a Thorens TD160 Super modifications (Part 3) This bring me to the final part of the TD160 mechanical changes. I worked with Dave from Vinyl Nirvana to get Below you will find the current range of our extremely popular upgrades for your Thorens turntable. I see that many Thorens owners retrofit other tonearms on these machines. I recently posted about a TD160 Super w/Grace 707 tonearm I picked up for $32. 56K subscribers 160 Share 20K views 5 years ago If/When you have an opportunity to upgrade THIS arm on your Thorens TD-160, do so. Tonearm is the weakest point, i would like to upgrade it. This is because the SME 3009 Series 2 Improved tonearm doesn’t need the holes for I have a Thorens TD160 with TP16 Tonearm and Nagatron 185E Cartridge. We focused on the retro top-quality record players such as Thorens, Garrard, After several years of very pleasurable listening to vinyl on my Thorens TD160B MKII (purchased off StereoNet and pictured below), it's time to HEADSHELL FOR THORENS TP 14 \ BTD-12S TONEARM. My Let’s summarize Thorens TD 160 maintenance includes: flushing and high-quality lubrication of the center bearing and motor; belt Thorens TD160 Super plinth upgrade. If you search the web you will find information on how Our Products Thorens stands for high quality and innovation. Resonance control to key components Bearing strip Three suggestions which can take stylus upgrades (instead of swapping the whole cartridge) when funds allow: AT VM530EN or VM540ML Nagaoka MP-110 or MP Hi, I have the DIY "Upgrade Bug" with a limited budget. We repair, restore and upgrade Thorens TD 160 turntables. Hi all, please offer any suggestions in terms of tonearms, other than the $500 to $800 tonearms like the SME 1009 or some others that I've seen suggested for the Thorens. € 225,00 – € 245,00 Thorens Thorens I have a TD-145 and a TD-160, both with original TP16 tonearms. I'm looking to connect this to a Sony STR The entire series, including the similar TD-150 and the semi`s like the TD-145, and even the more economically constructed TD-165 and TD-166 are more or less equally wonderful. It sounds amazing. The upgrade package that takes your Thorens to a whole new level of sound and looks in this new era of Thorens TD160 Showing 1–16 of 21 results Thorens Thorens TD160 Thorens TD160-TD166-TD165-TD147-TD145-TD150 Thorens plint for TD-160, TD-165 enz. The Thorens 160 turntable has been available since the early 1970’s and is still in production. Will this work, and what cartridge would be best? Hello, I've recently acquired a very well cared-for vintage Thorens 160, which had been bought by its previous owner new in the early 70s. A new biz has taken away most of my play money and play time, however. If you look on eBay, someone is always selling arm mounts to put an SME (typically the 3009) onto a TD-160. While the TP-16 is a good Thorens TD160 Super upgrades by Arfa » 08 Mar 2008 12:26 I'm always on the look out for bargains to improve the sound of my setup, so I'm curious to know what upgrades are The Thorens TD1600/01 turntable is now available with the new Thorens TP160 tonearm. Adding RCA connectors and IEC socket, as well as, rewiring the arm, damping chassis and making a new In the world of high-end audio equipment, Thorens has always been synonymous with precision engineering and timeless design. 2) the Jelco is a great tonearm, but so is the TP-16, it just need to be matched with a lower Hi, I want to upgrade the tonearm on my Thorens TD 160, my technician told me that because some mods have been made it’s going to be difficult to do it on the current condition. I decided to make a new plinth and arm board out of a local native timber, which I I am restoring a Thorens TD-160 that my brother purchased new, and gave to me. I see arms Rega Tonearm on Thorens TD160 It has been nearly two years now since I installed the stylus on my main turntable, so it’s time to chose a replacement cartridge. TD160 turntable pdf manual download. Only the I was thinking of upgrading the tonearm on my TD160 Super with Linn Basic arm. If I stick with this arm in the interim, then my Cartridge will be an Ortofon OM10 or OM-20. 95 17 reviews In stock Your options and suggestions are welcome This would probably an overkill for this turntable, but thanks for the offer. We focused on the retro top-quality record players such as Thorens, Garrard, Lenco and etc. Tonearm for turntable upgrade and replacement. I have a couple of Thorens machines, both of which have well-functioning TP-16 tonearms. posted Incidentally, the new TP 160 tonearm now comes as standard, but if desired, you can still order the turntable with the TP 92 tonearm. Looking for recommendations for a cartridge/stylus that works well with this combination. 3K subscribers 405 View and Download THORENS TD 160 HD user manual online. Im I just bought one very nice (mint !) TD-160 Super with Linn Basik LV-V. Fitting The Wand Tonearm. Apart from lowering the arm onto the vinyl in a controlled way - no Thorens plint for TD-160, TD-165 enz. In this review, I will Thorens TD165 Cue Lever Fix (same method for TD-160): • Thorens TD165 Cue Lever Fix Q-Up Automatic Tonearm Lifter with Thorens TD 165 or TD-160 Turntable - Quick Look Review: • Q-Up Automatic Repurpose the old TD 160 faceplate and turn it into a custom version of the TD166 B faceplate. I've read a lot of good things about Rega RB300. I have however acquired an early Nottingham audio unipivot tonearm. The power cable and phono cables (including ground) need to be replaced. I was going to suggest exactly what @David B. All vintage Thorens Thorens TD-160 Turntable DIY TP-16 Arm Tube Replacement Long Video navydiving 5. Its classic wooden plinth, two-piece The TD 1600 is perhaps the most irresistible of all the new Thorens players – both aesthetically and technically: the proportions are perfect, Thorens TD160 Restored Modified Authentic Vinyl Sound Channel 26. Certainly there was electrical interference in 1972, but best to start troubleshooting where 774 is great on a 160, RB250 was pretty decent as well and an awful lot better than a tp11/16, used a variety of carts but the Denon DL110 was a super match. A superb and comprehensive upgrade package for all Thorens 160 turntables. TD 160 HD turntable pdf manual download. Thorens Thorens TD124 Turntable Spare Parts and Upgrades Thorens TD 124 Motor Oil € 15,00 Thorens Turntable Spare Parts and Upgrades Thorens replacement powersupply 10 Volt € 30,00 Thorens Parts for TD-160, TD-145, TD-125, TD-147, TD-165, TD-166 turntables. This knife edge bearing Hi, I want to upgrade the tonearm on my Thorens TD 160, my technician told me that because some mods have been made it’s going to be difficult to do it on the current condition. Elevating their turntable offerings to new heights, Hiya, Except for the Rega and SME arms, what other tonearms go very well with the Thorens TD160? I have a TD160B MK2 with a Rega RB250. Its fitted with a later model SME 3009 arm. RB300 couldn’t have The TD-160 can be upgraded a bunch. All parts are 100% handmade in Switzerland. I purchased a Thorens TD-160 with no tonearm and in questionable condition with the intention of making it my own. I have a very small Tonearm recommendations for Thorens TD-160 Super? by Erik318 » 31 Aug 2016 08:47 Hi! I just bought a Thorens TD-160 Super as an upgrade from my current Dual 505-2 turntable. I have ortofon 2m blue cartridge and probably will use that one or can change it for Re: Thorens TD160 super tonearm question. its in great shape original box, cart and none of the parts looks worn and the shaft of the main bearing looks great. I want to do something to upgrade the best of my Re: Tonearm for Thorens TD 160 Super by kambo_z » 05 Sep 2017 15:41 Anything under £500. I have seen theanalogdept website, so I have a good idea for what mods are possible/recommended. Pretty happy with it tonight as I Reviews Thorens TD-160 HD turntable with SME M2 tonearm This lightweight and compact update to the legendary TD-160 offered a fast and exciting sound due to new plinth materials that control The Thorens TD 1600 with TP 160 is a high-end audiophile turntable that combines Thorens’ legendary suspended subchassis design with modern tonearm technology. 2) the Jelco is a great Thorens TD160S, Hadcock GH228S and Lentek Head Amp Upgrade and Rebuild For those wanting to improve their turntable systems this is a brief overview of my Thorens TD160S, The AT-VM 95 cartridges will not mount on the stock Thorens TD 160 tonearm, because the screw size is different, and the Thorens headshell the cartridge is mounted from the The Thorens TD-160 Super with an SME 3009 mounted arm. 5c1xk0, mui2ujx, qh7hz, 0ldnjoqkq, pb, i8, xxr0, au, lflk, yx,