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    Thorens TD-165 Stylus Quivers & Shivers

    Hi all, I'm writing about an incredibly frustrating and pesky issue. As the subject indicates, the stylus on my TD-165 quivers (shivers, shakes -- whichever verb that helps you visualize it. It basically looks it's freezing in the cold!) on playback. At first, I thought it resulted from poor...
    • avantbored
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    • cartridge stylus td-160 td-165 thorens
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Belt Noise? Rumble/Shake/Grind Noise on Thorens TD-165

    Hi all, Many thanks to all who posted in a previous thread of mine helping me diagnose a speed clutch issue. While I've yet to work on that, I did replace the suspension, which was a big level-up for this newbie like me. Relatedly, a new issue has presented itself. After having replaced the...
  3. klamsoss

    Basket Case Thorens TD-165

    I have had the itch to upgrade my turntable for a little while and had a Technics sl120 with SME3009 arm slip through my hands as well as a Linn LP12 that needed a new power supply (or maybe motor), both for excellent prices. I figured I'd just bide my time till the next good deal came up when...
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    Thorens TD-165 Belt Noise

    Hi all, Bought a new belt for my TD-165 from VinylNirvana. The platter gets up to speed more quickly now, but when running on 33, I hear a hiss that I don't when I switch to 45. The problem seems to happen when I move from 45 -> 33. You can see in the video below that, when I reset the belt...
  5. Timothy Flath

    Vintage Thorens TD-165 Turntable for Restoration

    Just got a Thorens TD 165 today for restoration. Thought it was in better mechanical shape but I new it would take some effort. Here are the three video clips I have done today to show the condition of it. The third video is the one that has me the most worried. Wondering if there is any advice...
    • Timothy Flath
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    • restoration td 165 td-165 td165 thorens turntable
    • Replies: 120
    • Forum: Turntables
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