Thorens TD160 Mk2 Modifications

[.mike]

Hey folks,
New member here. I've seen a lot of people have posted and talked about the mods that can be done to the TD160...

I've already had a buddy do some stuff. Dampening of the subchassis, serviced the armlift mechanism so it's nice and smooth, etc.

Unfortunately there is some hum/buzz that happens at mid to high volume. Basically, I'd like to try and get that fixed.

I ordered the Schopper TP-63 armwand and i figured when that comes in, I'll go in and make the mods.

I want to add a 3-prong power inlet and a pair of RCA plugs so I can swap out phono cables.

I've done some work on guitar amps but not much, mainly just recapping and switching out resistors.

How do I convert the two prong to the three prong inlet? Basically just need a wiring diagram for doing this correctly. The same for the RCA jacks... I'm good with soldering but just want to make sure I get the wiring right

Any tips and hints on what I should take a look at or change while I'm in there would be appreciated.

Thanks guys!

 

[Blue Shadow]

Don't know if adding a grounded three-prong plug is going to help. The addition of another ground could cause a ground loop and make matters worse.

 

[timmy.timmy]

Hey folks,

...

Unfortunately there is some hum/buzz that happens at mid to high volume. Basically, I'd like to try and get that fixed.

I ordered the Schopper TP-63 armwand and i figured when that comes in, I'll go in and make the mods.

I want to add a 3-prong power inlet and a pair of RCA plugs so I can swap out phono cables.

...

Thanks guys!

Hum could be ground loop or build up. Is your sub-chassis and chassis grounded externally ?

Buzz could be your cartridge and/or your tonearm faulty grounded. Check there.

Add a 3 prong power but your motor will only have 2. Use the third (ground one) for your sub and chassis outgoing ground if ever...

RCA easy but cheesy as capacitance wise incoherent. Din connector more respectful/coherent if ever.