Thorens TD 190-1 ??

[pbinpb57]

Thorens TD 190-2 ??

Saw a Thorens TD 190-2 for a very good price today, has anyone had any experience with this particular model? I've read some positive reviews on it and i'm jonesin`for a new deck or...should i mod my SL-1500


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[Stanton681EEES]

Mod your 1500. It's not to hard to change the arm, as arm boards are available for several arms. I'm thinking of doing the same thing on mine this summer.

 

[pbinpb57]

I've been wanting to upgrade the SL-1500. Don't know whether to rewire or replace the stock arm.

 

[Divotdog]

I have no experience with the 190, however it is a completely different approach to turntables than the Technics, if the price is right it might be fun to try. :thmbsp:

 

[pbinpb57]

:scratch2: Maybe i should ask my wife what she thinks...:bash:istols:

 

[Trower]

I've heard those are a quite respectable table for an automatic. I know that if you fill in all the extra space in the plinth with some form of non-hardening modeling clay (electrical duct seal at lowes or home dept works well) you would see some substantial improvements too.

 

[pbinpb57]

I've also heard some good about the TD 170-1, and it's less $$.

 

[Divotdog]

:scratch2: Maybe i should ask my wife what see thinks...:bash:istols:

It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

 

[lini]

Saw a Thorens TD 190-2 for a very good price today, has anyone had any experience with this particular model? I've read some positive reviews on it and i'm jonesin`for a new deck or...should i mod my SL-1500

Well, if you're searching for an acceptable, entry-level hifi class belt drive model, that's in fact a slightly modified Dual CS455-1, and the price is really low... I'd nevertheless recommend to consider a proper classic Dual or a proper classic Thorens instead.

I've also heard some good about the TD 170-1, and it's less $$.

That's a slightly modified Dual CS435-1, and it ranges a tad above the toy class (e.g. AT-PL50 et cetera). Technically, it can't even really compete with a modest Technics SL-BD20 - although I'd put both into the average Joe consumer class. If you're looking for a hifi turntable, you'd better avoid that thingy...

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

 

[pbinpb57]

Well, if you're searching for an acceptable, entry-level hifi class belt drive model, that's in fact a slightly modified Dual CS455-1, and the price is really low... I'd nevertheless recommend to consider a proper classic Dual or a proper classic Thorens instead.



That's a slightly modified Dual CS435-1, and it ranges a tad above the toy class (e.g. AT-PL50 et cetera). Technically, it can't even really compete with a modest Technics SL-BD20 - although I'd put both into the average Joe consumer class. If you're looking for a hifi turntable, you'd better avoid that thingy...

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

Manfred, tell me how you really feel....:lmao::lmao: