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    Thorens TD165: Diagnosing/Repairing Speed Issues

    Hi all, My pre-pandemic purchase was a Thorens TD165; this was right when it was more common than not to believe it would be a month-long thing and we'd all move on. Alas! So, it became a project turntable. I even had designs to learn how to solder (I never did). And after purchasing a bunch...
    • avantbored
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    • motor speed td165 thorens thorens td165
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. klamsoss

    Thorens TD-165 value

    I'm trying to figure out what a reasonable price is for a Thorens TD-165. The unit in question has a QLM 30 cartridge with unknown hours. Original tonearm. The unit works, and plays. The wood base has some chips and is dirty, as is the top, metal platform which also has a few scrapes and minor...
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    Thorens TD165 - Tone Arm Disassembly

    I have a TD165 with broken plastic / missing plastic for the antiskate arm mounts. I have a different version of the tonearm gimbal with those plastic parts on it that I could use for parts I can't figure out how to get the tonearm gimbal apart to be able to swap the parts and make a good...
  4. Old Guy8

    Thorens TD165 / TP 11Won't Disassemble. Ideas?

    Have removed TP 11 tonearm from Thorens TD 165 turntable. l have a replacement gimbal/antiskate hanger to install. Need to disassemble tonearm to install. Problem is the aluminum sleeve, will not unthread from its mateing black plastic tonearm frame with moderate pressure. Another AK member has...
  5. Old Guy8

    Need info to decide what's needed to rebuild Thorens TD165

    I aquired a TD165 at a garage sale. At least 3rd. hand from an estate. Between this and 2245 Marantz only have $35 invested. The 2 anti-skate arms are broken off. Right hand one is missing with weights. Dust cover and one pivit missing. Motor/spindle works. Rest of arm, headshell, Stanton 600...
    • Old Guy8
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    • td165 td165 dustcover td165 rebuild tp11
    • Replies: 48
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. 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
  7. p.robustini

    Thorens TD-16x: mod or keep it stock?

    I've been playing a while with my Thorens TD-165. I added damping material to the inside of the plinth walls, to the bottom of the faceplate, and lately even to the bottom of the sub-chassis (also around the bearing well) - using a combination of adhesive tar sheets and white tac. I have been...
    • p.robustini
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    • cables dampening modifications mods td160 td165 thorens turntable
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
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