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thorens 166 mk ii

  1. ajcoates

    Thorens TD-166 MKII - Dust Cover Dimensions

    Hey all! I am hoping somewhere out in the wonderful ocean of knowledge that is AK, there may be someone who could check on a couple of dimensions. I've got a cover-less Thorens TD-166 MKII and a pair of aftermarket hinges, as well as a local plastic fabricator lined up. However, without an OEM...
  2. C

    Thorens TD166 MKII Right Channel Distortion

    Hey everyone! I've been trying to get an old Thorens TD166 MKII working again but I have persistent distortion in the right channel that I can't seem to diagnose. At this point I'm wondering if it's an issue with the cartridge, but curious if anyone has any better ideas of how to proceed before...
  3. C

    Damaged tonearm bearings or not?

    Hi everyone, I recently purchased a used Thorens TD 166 mk II, seems like it is in decent condition overall and sounds really nice, however there is some weird behavior with the tonearm horizontal movement. When I remove it from the rest lock it feels a bit stiff, then I play with it a bit...
  4. Worthy_Wax

    Thorens TD166 MII local ad (pics)

    I answered a local add today where a guy was cleaning out his house and was selling his old Thorens TD166 MII turntable. He was asking $300.00 CAD for it but he said he would go as low as $200.00. I said SOLD! I have it all hooked up and it sounds amazing. The man I bought it from was the...
  5. V

    Thorens TD 166 mk II - all have auto stop?

    I just acquired a TD 166 mk II. I cleaned and oiled the spindle, checked the belt condition, cleaned it up, and mounted a cartridge. Played a record - very nice. But, it didn't do auto stop and lift at the end of the record. After appropriate preparation, I have removed the bottom panel and...
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