Thorens TD 160 mkII and SME 3009 capatability

[Thocom]

Hi, I am considering upgrading the arm on my Thorens TD160 mkII to an SME 3009, I see there are some mounting plate adapters available on the bay for this purpose. They aren't specific to the 160 but do call it out as well as several other Thorens tables.

Has anyone here mounted one to this table? I believe it's the original SME (not the "improved") but will have to double check that.

I kind of remember a thread a while back where someone used one, but had to purchase spacers from Linn?
I'm going from memory and cannot find the thread again.
And yes.... My record clamp is a hockey puck
Any help appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[bob06]

I have had a few Thorens with SME arms on them. Just get the right arm board and your golden.

 

[bob06]

Here's a picture of my 160 Super with an SME arm board.

 

[bobins08]

I have the SME 3009 tone arm on my TD 160. Classic match.

Soundsupports sells several versions of good aftermarket sound boards.

 

[Ilikevinyl]

Dave at Vinyl Nirvana makes a much better SME arm support! His is one piece!! If I had to do it all over, I would have bought mine from Vinyl Nirvana, not Soundsupport!

I already stripped two of the bolt holes on my Soundsupport!

 

[KentTeffeteller]

All you need is an arm board. Buy the Vinyl Nirvana one and you're golden.

 

[guest110]

Warning: Never use a SME arm with any Thorens.

You will be forever changed.