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  1. A

    Remove hum/buzz from Thorens TD 160 turntable

    Hi everyone, I need help trying to eliminate a hum/buzz I have between my Thorens TD 160 turntable and a Denon PMA-700V amplifier. Sorry if there is any misspelling, I am not english native. I was having problems with the turntable because it was only playing one channel intermittently and I...
    • albert3d
    • Thread
    • buzz denon hum pma-700v td 160 thorens
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. Tyler Prock

    Thorens td 103a running slow in 33

    Can’t find a pinch adjustment anywhere (I heard) there isn’t a pitch adjustment. I’ve bought a new belt and oiled the hell out of the thing. Any help here? Would really like to get this thing running back to speed. *wink*
    • Tyler Prock
    • Thread
    • help pitch adjustment thorens thorens 103a turntable adjustment
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. O

    Please help with cartridge selection for TP16 MKIII

    Hello! I hope everyone is doing great and had a good start into 2022! I have a Thorens TD320 with TP16 MKIII tonearm. It originally had an AKG P8ES SuperNova with VdH IIs needle. I didn't use the turntable for about 30 years and am now reviving it. The AKG needle broke so I am on the market...
  4. davstev

    Ariston Audio RD11s : electrical hum when off

    I picked up this rather nice RD11s recently with a Mayware arm and Audio Technica at13ea cartridge. I am lovingly restoring it, although it came in decent condition overall and just needs a bit of TLC and to set up the arm (which is a bit of work). It's all going well, but last night I powered...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • ariston ariston audio linn rd11s thorens turntable
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. M

    Vinyl Nirvana and Shipping to the UK

    Hi Everyone Vinyl Nirvana has stopped shipping from the USA to the UK because of lack of clarity of the rules post BREXIT. As I continue my rebuild of a TD 160 I wanted to buy a set of the Vinyl Nirvana Springs. Has anyone else encountered this problem and found a cost effective way to...
    • Mike Sims
    • Thread
    • nirvana parts shipping springs thorens usa vinyl
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. adnick

    New Project Very Early TD 124

    Well as many of you are aware I’m a big idler fan…..and belt fan and DD fan :rolleyes: So one idler is heading for a new home and the TD 124 is coming to fill the void, it’s a 4 digit serial number, hard to tell for sure from the photos but looks like 5662 This is a table that was on my list...
    • adnick
    • Thread
    • armboard plinth td 124 thorens turntable
    • Replies: 175
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. R

    Braun Turntable with traces of thorens

    As an architect living in Germany, there was no way i could avoid beying attracted by some Braun gear. I can honestly say that they are not only nice, but also nicely designed, with a few unexpected features. So is the case of the Bran PS 430 turntable. It is the simpler brother of the PS 500...
    • robiles
    • Thread
    • belt drive braun idler thorens turntable
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. P

    TD-124 e50 motor rebuild; pins damaged

    As it seems to happen so often, the complex parts of the job are easy and the simple parts are challenging. Pictured are the 1.9 or 2mm (another thread claims they're 1.9mm but mine measure out at 2mm even) brass pins that hold the coil holders in place. The bottom one made it out in good...
    • P_S_
    • Thread
    • e50 rebuild td-124 thorens
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. T

    Thorens TD124 Tonearm advice

    My tonearm was damaged beyond repair while my td124 was in storage. So I’m in a dilemma to either get a new tonearm and cartridge or get an entirely new setup. I was going to get a Jelco SA750 as I already have a tonearm board for the td124 but it appears they are out of business and haven’t...
  10. Will2225

    Thorens td-224 fair price-modified.

    So I know that there's a fair bit of information on AK about the td-224 and how it's more or less an automatic version of the 124 or 135 I believe. There is one for sale near me locally that had been somewhat modified and also refurbished. The entire automatic record changing portion of the...
  11. Alfmonster

    Garrard 401 restoration help

    Hi AK — I’m very exited as I’ve recently picked up a Garrard 401. I have restored a Thorens TD150 mk i but am realizing this is a whole other beast. I’m not sure why but I can’t seem to find a webpage or video that explains a how to restore a 401 — Can someone kindly point me to some help as...
    • Alfmonster
    • Thread
    • 401 garrard garrard 401 mc225 mcinstosh thorens
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. Childof60

    Thorens TD280 MK1 - Stuttering motor solved

    The TD280 was sort of end of the era turntable for Thorens. While there are service manuals online for the MK2-4 I have not found after extensive searching the manual for MK1. This is problematic for trouble shooting a defective turntable as Thorens changed the test point voltages and circuit...
  13. Childof60

    Thorens TD 280 II - Repair

    So, a friend received from his Father's estate a Thorens TD 280 that is in need of repair. Basically it acts as if the motor logic is not correctly energizing the motor windings as it "stutters" at a very low speed on 33 and runs slow on 45. I checked the service manual and did the easy things...
  14. sadsteve

    Need some help and advice with my new table (Thorens TD 126)

    So this is my first post on here, sorry if I make any mistakes cuz I'm still learning how to post, but its a lot better than lurking in the shadows reading through threads like I have been. That being said, I recently picked up a Thorens TD 126 Mk II for $80 on craigslist. It's seen better...
    • sadsteve
    • Thread
    • rebuild restore sme 3009 thorens thorens 126 thorens td 126 mk ii tonearm turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
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    Thorens TD-124 E50 motor rebuild

    I just started this project today, I am using a kit from Audio Silente along with his MK2 motor post upgrade. I have an early'ish MK1 ser# 179xx, yes it has the nylatron main bearing sleeves, Replacements coming as well. Looking at my rotor (the part that rotates in the motor) I have a 3-4mm...
  16. DesertTwang

    Taking my old Thorens to the US

    While visiting family in Germany, I found the TT I grew up with, a Thorens TD280 MkII. I know it’s not a spectacular table, but it has sentimental value to me and is in great shape. I already have a Pioneer PL-540, which I love, and I have no intention to replace that one, but I would like to...
  17. Q

    Thorens TD-124 idler wheel or Stepped pully height adjustment?

    Hello I just got a MK 1 124 with the early version of the stepped pulley. I have been going over it and I notice that the idler wheel tends to ride a bit high on the stepped pulley. Right at the very top of the step. I checked under the idler and the only washer there is the thin teflon one...
    • Quadman74
    • Thread
    • idler wheel stepped pulley thorens
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. pkmcgee

    Can Anyone I.D. This Tonearm?

    I've been trying to source a 7-pin male to RCA cable for the tonearm on my recently discovered Thorens TD124 turntable. The online cable sources don't have it. Of course, they all ask who made the tonearm, but unfortunately, there is no identifying mark on it. And, though I'm a bit of a...
    • pkmcgee
    • Thread
    • cable connector thorens tonearm turntable
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. vinylmad65

    Thorens TD226 service manual - any out there ?

    My beloved Thorens TD226 went "POP" and a terrible smelly cloud of smoke came out, and it came to a standstill. Guessing it is just a capacitor but local service people are reluctant to repair without a service manual - which I cannot find. Does anyone have access to one please, or ideas on...
  20. TunerLanding

    Thorens 1971 TD 160 V.S. Luxman 1982 PD 264

    I got the idea to compare these two decks directly when I noticed that my newly acquired PD 264 has the same Shure cartridge as my main system TD 160, with the venerated Shure M95ED stylus (stock with the Premier cart on the Thorens, likely an aftermarket fitting on the Luxman). Otherwise both...
  21. D

    Thorens TD-125

    I picked up a TD-125 turntable. What I find interesting is; it has, what I believe is a Ortofon RS-212 tonearm. There are no markings on it but by looking at pictures online I concluded this. It also as a metal plinth, I guess, it may have been recessed into something? Did the early TD125 come...
  22. Will2225

    Fair price for thorens td126?

    Hi I've found a thorens td 126 for sale locally that looks in pretty good shape. I see prices for these are kind of all over the place. He says he can do 650. Is this a good deal? Comes with the original tone arm and dustcover looks in good shape. I don't really need another turntable but I love...
  23. Shindo-Joe

    Thorens TD-160 with Shindo Monbrison

    Hello from up north! I finally put my hand on a turntable to experience the true analog sound. 200$ for an original TD-160 in great condition seems too hard to pass on. So without any knowledge I’m jumping in to realize that theres a isht tons of stuff that I need to learn to make more educated...
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    Cleaning a Thorens turntable mat

    I was going to clean my thorens turntable may but for some reason got cold feet when I went to vinyl nirvana and saw Dave claim that there is a ‘special cleaner’ he used to clean the mats. I was thinking about using dish soap and warm water. Would this be the equivalent of Dave’s ‘special...
    • Bnoyes12
    • Thread
    • platter mat restoration thorens
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. Sansui77

    What Turntable

    Deciding on another turntable to go with my beautiful Sansui SR-838.
    • Sansui77
    • Thread
    • garrard linn sondek sansui thorens
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Turntables
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