thorens

Hi everyone I am currently assembling a new system after doing quite some reading on this forum (big thank you). A HH Scott 340-B tube receiver is on its way and I am working on the adoption (or kidnapping) of some Cornwall speakers. I am really interested in a Thorens TD-124 but it seems...

Hi folks, I'm not educated as I'd like to be about the ins and outs of particular tables, so I am looking for some advice here. I currently run a slightly modified Thorens TD316 with an Ortofon OM20. I have a chance to acquire a Thorens TD147 with an Audio Technica AT30E for $500. 1st question...

Hi everyone. I have only been into vinyl for a few years. Started out with a cheap TT, upgraded to a better one and now just recently got a Thorens TD 160. I love it but have been running into a couple problems. I have searched on the threads and seen some people have similar problems. 1...

I just purchased this console with a Thorens TD 124, Grado wood arm (and another metal tonearm as yet undetermined), powered by a pair of Eico HF 60s, and an Eico preamp HF 85. Also comes with a pair of Eico speakers, HFS 2. I think it has the potential to be an amazing sounding system and I...

I would like to start by saying, I messed up big time with unexpected positive results with my AR 11's. A while back I attempted to replace the deterating felt around the tweeters. While doing so, without thinking I used a razor blade and scraped away the wires to the dome. After punishing...

This WILL NOT budge: I've let it soak in acetone for 24 hours. I've tried heat. Nothing. Any ideas?

Hey guys, new round here and looking to restore a Thorens TD135 that was being thrown away... been looking around at what psu requirements it has and some say 16V, others say straight into the mains. Anyone got any ideas?

Hey there, I'm Rob and I'm new here... got a few bits of vintage gear that need some tlc and hopefully you guys can help! My latest find is a Thorens TD 135 which was being thrown out and would have ended up in a skip if I had appeared an hour later; bit confused about the power requirements for...

Greetings folks! Here's the problem: Even though my receiver has Phono ins and outs, my vinyls still sound MUCH lower in volume than the FM radio. If I can play the FM radio at a 2 on the volume dial, I'll have to crank the vinyl to an 8 or higher to get the same volume. Turntable is well...

Hi! I'll be picking up my first turntable this Saturday, the Thorens TD 126 MKIII. I have no idea what I'm doing, but it seems to me to be decent. I'm paying 400 for it, and have 2-300 more to spend on upgrades. A friend is giving me new a cartridge to use, so I won't need an upgrade there. My...

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...

Hi AK - For the second time this month I've had what I thought was a good buy set up on a vintage turntable, only to find major flaws in the decks. First a Thorens 160 then a Rega Planar 3. Given that - what vintage turntables aren't ticking timebombs.? Which are relatively safe bets? I am...

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice from Thorens owners. I've just bought a nice TD160S MkV on eBay and fortunately it has arrived in one piece. I've not owned a Thorens before. It has a Grace 707 tonearm and the RCA leads are also Grace. After having spent a few hours putting some things...

Hi I got a possibility to get a Thorens TD 145 for what I consider a bargain (SEK 1800 - approx 230$), it is worth taking it? I am quite happy with my TD 105, I have had it since it was new, and I only have problem with the tone arm lift where the damper is long gone (for lowering the tone arm...

Have to make a choice pretty quick - I am very intrigued by both turntables. Pros and cons for each? Thanks!

I had to move my stereo from one space in my apartment to another. I didn't drop or excessively bump anything, but when I reattached my Thorens TD-160 to my Marantz receiver, there was a heavy buzz in one channel (a buzz so loud you can only hear it and not the music...the louder the volume...

Hello all, I have a Thorens TD 125 MKII (with Marantz 2270 and Rogers LS7 speakers). I would like to gradually upgrade the turntable. I have had it professionally serviced. This TT has it's original TP 16 tonearm. When I bought it, it was in bad shape, and had a ADC XLM cartridge that appeared...

Hello everyone, I just bought a Thorens TD-124 with an SME 3009 Series 2 "Improved" arm with detachable headshell. I'm looking for recommendations for a cartridge and stylus. I'd like to stay in the $300-400 range if possible. I'm hoping that's enough to get me up and running at least. My...

I am looking for an under $500 budget tonearm. My current arm is a Grace G-707 which is in excellent condition and sound very good to me. I am just wanting to experience something more modern (?) and different. The cartridge is Dynavector Karat Ruby 23R. Any advise based on first hand experience...

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Hi Guys, I'm searching the local internet for my first TT. I can tell you this much, I've looked at a couple of videos online, so I understand the basics. But the more I watched, the more I understood that there is something that I simply can not judge, and that is the sound quality of specific...

Hi folks, I need an outer aluminum platter for the TD124 that I am restoring. I am able to get it fabricated myself. Could someone please measure their platter for me to a tolerance of +/- 0.01"? 1. Overall diameter 2. Outer lip height 3. Outer lip thickness 4. Platter thickness 5. Dimensions...

Hello all, I'm new so please forgive if I'm posting in the wrong place. My father has recently passed away and I decided to hold on to his old records and record player. He was a fanatic about audio and spent years curating the perfect listening room and took good care of his systems. He...

Is the drive platter for a Thorens 125 MKII the same as the drive platter for any other Thorens model? I'm shipping my TT off to get serviced and can't find the drive platter anywhere. I'm not sure there ever was one when I bought it on the Bay and it's been in storage for 2 years. Maybe I...

The hinges to my 160's dust cover broke last week, so I crazy glued them back on. Tonight they broke off again while changing a record. I decided to do a DIY fix, so I drew a template and cut two braces out of the lids to tin cans (Chef-Boy-Ar-Dee Ravioli! ). I crazy glued the broken plastic...