Find great deals on ebay for thorens td 166 and thorens td 160. The thorens td 145 mk ii is a fine turntable from the last great era of thorens. Bespoke arm mount for mounting linn tonearms to thorens turntables. Thorens td 166 hello, im looking for an upgrade in the next future currently i have a sony pslx300usb, and ive found for similar price a thorens td147 and a td166. I recently picked up a thorens td 160 mkii and having never had one before, did some research and it appears that i have. Plinth is newly made with 32mm thick solid tasmanian oak timber with black gloss finish which looks great and modern looking. Log in to store this reply to your account for future reference, and to remove the live user verification test.
Just got myself a thorens td 166 mkii deck which is great condition and i would like to know what my options are with regards to the arm and cartridge. The td124 mkii goes fairly high on ebay these days and i recently came across this one from germany. Im planning on upgrading my td 166 mk ii with an sme 309, iv or v tone arm. How much do i need to spend to get a noticeable improvement over the 510. It was an excellent first step and jumped me past the more plastic japanese starter turntables of the day. Great quality sound and served me well until, after a couple of cartridge upgrades, i.
Thorens plattenspielerriementeile gunstig kaufen ebay. I will need to wire the motor to the power supply and then to the mains tomorrow or over the weekend. I have to tell you the bad news that the 166 is not one of thorens finest, and not worth a highend tonearm, or to put it. Thorens td 125 turntable old school toneaudio magazine. Eventually i passed it to my father, who still has it, when i bought a used fons cq30. It will take some time before i have the cash to upgrade, but i want to hear what you guys think i should be on the lookout for. Upgrade opinions, thorens vs vpi audiogon discussion forum. Good cartridge match for a thorens td166 mk ii audiogon. Thorens td 166 hello, im looking for an upgrade in the next future currently i have a sony pslx300usb, and ive found for similar price a thorens td147 and a td166, both in average conditions plus another td166, cheaper, with stylus and belt to be replaced. Ive been through several pickups, older grado, entrylevel sure, cheap stantons. Discussion in audio hardware started by further, jan 21, 2016. Thorens td 166 mkii with sme tone arm audiogon discussion forum.
Thorens parts vinyl nirvana vintage ar and thorens. This month im upgrading my amp and speakers as iv been using a crappy. Electrical connections installation tracking force adjustment antiskating adjustment operation of the td 146 vii. Thorens td 166 mk ii turntable plattenspieler raritat vintage. Nov 29, 2011 i have an old thorens td166 mk2 and ive been using the same ortofon 510 cartridge for about 28 years. The thorens td166 was my first deck back some 35yrs ago. Here are the best free ios and android apps starting with each letter of the. Find your replacement or upgrade thorens parts here, as well as the expert advice to successfully perform the repair, mod, or service. Its a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the largest selection at. Thorens td 166 mk v turntable and rotel phono equalizer.
Thorens td 166 mkii turntable for sale us audio mart. Need cartridge suggestions for thorens steve hoffman. Built using only highquality materials and parts, it shares. It is known as one of the best turntables in the audio history, and has been modified to super. The thorens td 115 mkii semiautomatic turntable, which replaces the companys model td 115 at no change in price, is basically identical to its predecessor, with the addition of the 78rpm speed to the 33 and 45rpm ones. New solid wood plinth 200 beech, 225 oak, 240 mahogany metal height adjustable spike feet upgrade starting from 60. The autostop feature and the lifting mechanism of the td 146 enable faultless reproduction to be combined with the convenience of automatic endofplay shutoff. Thorens parts for td 160, td 145, td 125, td 147, td 165, td 166 turntables. Total transformation to appearance and performance for this rare turntable from the legendary thorens. As the name would suggest, the thorens td 160 super is the best of the bunch, as it comes with a heavier plinth and bottom plate, as well as a damped subchassis. Feb 14, 2007 thorens has a strong following and a welldeserved reputation for high quality. I have had a td 166 and it is a good but rather basic turntable.
Below you will found our manuals on the thorens td166 mk2. Service manuals, owners manuals, schematics, diagrams, datasheets, brochures online for free download and free to your amplifier, receiver, tape, cd. If you can, try to have someone bring over a vpi or other nonsuspended turntable and try it in your system with you records. Budget, but decent, stylus for a thorens td 166 mk ii. I bought it secondhand about 10 years ago, but its almost 25 years old. The thorens td 160 is the top classic model from the 1970s. Plattenspieler thorens td 320 mk iii, rega rb 300, denon dl 160, kpl. Great quality sound and served me well until, after a couple of cartridge upgrades. I got this thorens with the intention of improving the digitization of my 33 rpms. It is known as one of the best turntables in the audio.
Diy project of adding rca connectors and iec socket as well as, rewiring the arm, damping chassis and making heavier bottom plinth. All the parts have been cleaned,re lubricated including suspension springs,spindle bearing. The mki td 160 is the second choice, which might seem a little counterintuitive. I have an old thorens td166 mk2 and ive been using the same ortofon 510 cartridge for about 28 years. Download the thorens td166mk2 manuals for free hifi. There are good integrated amplifiers out there, since the move to a condo i had to scale down on my gear, here are a few integrated amplifiers that i have owned and the last one.
I still run my td 166 mkii, all stock, which i purchased new in 1984. Great deals on thorens record player and turntable parts. The td166 served me well looking after my records well and providing an enjoyable main front end to my system in the precd days and always looking classy. Thorens record player and turntable parts for sale in. Selling thorens td160 turntable with many upgrades. The thorens td 146 and td 166 mkii turntables are precision instruments which, with reasonable care, will deliver optimum reproduction quality and protect your records for years to. The td 160 has value and more if it is offered with a quality tonearm. Because the td 150 was an entrylevel turntable, and the moneymaking flagship td 124 was on its way out, a more substantial beltdrive call it a td 150 on steroids was an obvious. Need cartridge suggestions for thorens steve hoffman music.
Thorens td 124 td124 mk2 and td224 legendary vintage. Cartridgetonearm suggestions for a thorens td 166 mk ii. I decided to stick with the old reliable td 166 mk ii. Thorens turntable parts,tonearm parts,thorens tpo 70. Thorens td 160 165, 166, super restoration, repair and. View and download thorens td 165 instruction manual online. The thorens td 146 and td 166 mkii turntables are precision instruments which, with reasonable care, will deliver optimum reproduction quality and protect your records for years to come. Upgrade thorens td 166 mkii audio art proget facebook. This month im upgrading my amp and speakers as iv been using a crappy old pioneer sa420 amp i got for. I was also very close to continuing to upgrade my thorens, but i think the vpi will probably outperform a fully upgraded. As the name would suggest, the thorens td160 super is the best of the bunch, as it comes with a heavier. Thorens td 206 manual turntable 33 or 45 rpm high gloss black the td 206 doesnt have to live in the shadow of its older brother. Apr 01, 2014 ok so iv had a thorens td 166 mk ii for about a year. Thorens td walnut fully automatic beltdrive turntable with factoryinstalled cartridge at crutchfield thorens td 2402 turntable the thorens classic fully automatic table is built with highquality materials, and is a classic design and love for details are the distinctive characteristics of this fully automatic record player.
Unfollow thorens td 166 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Thorens td 145 160 165 166 haube deckel dust cover. Vinyl nirvana vintage ar and thorens turntable sales, parts, and restorations. The turntable has been disassembled and all the parts have been cleaned,re lubricated including. Thorens td 160 turntable designer piece revised ebay. It is a precision instrument which, with reasonable care, will deliver optimum reproduction quality and protect your records for years to come. Find great deals on ebay for thorens 166 and thorens 160. Chadwick modifications was the name of the company. Restored thorens td 166 mkii plattenspieler, audioverstarker, hi fi freak. Transformed vintage thorens td150 turntable, upgraded rega arm, music hall. The spindle issue is the price you pay for admission to thorens. Ac 16pole synchronous motor, belt drive, 33 and 45 rpm, mechanically. Thorens essentially used the above list of trayhorn mods and based them on its td160 mkii in ab configuration. Works for me and i dont have to push on the supension springs.
English us espanol portugues brasil francais france deutsch. Thorens record player and turntable parts for sale in stock. Total transformation to appearance and performance for this classic turntable from legendary thorens. View online or download thorens td 166 mkii owners manual. Discussion in audio hardware started by lees, feb 14, 2007. Thorens td 160 mk ii berlin vintage turntables store. Because the td 150 was an entrylevel turntable, and the moneymaking flagship td 124 was on its way out, a more substantial beltdrive call it a td 150 on steroids was an obvious solution. Thorens td 166 for sale in uk 58 used thorens td 166. I bought it from a comet type place with a medium range technics amplifier and ar18 speakers. I will do all the tests and set up after i sand down the top plate and respray it with clear lacquer and new suspension arrive as the one on the pictures is the old one and after few attends fail to set it up properly. Ac 16pole synchronous motor, belt drive, 33 and 45 rpm, mechanically switched, platter weight 3. Thorens td 146 and td 166 mkii owners manual contents introduction unpacking assembling the turntable iii. Td 166 is a cheaper model because its inner platter is of a plastic compound which does not have the same mechanical and acoustic properties, and it has a the simplest of thorens tone arm. Thorens td160 upgraded plinth, srm motor bearing, new.
Td150, td160 and td165166 series were welldesigned and wellbuilt. Jul 21, 2016 i fond it in terrible condition but working. Thorens td160 mki turntable upgrade at audio nostalgia. Consult a healthcare practitioner before using this product if you are pregnant or have hyperthyroidism, or cardiac or kidney dysfunction. Thorens turntable parts,tonearm parts,thorens tpo 70 miniature cartridge wand 9. Can anyone recommend a cartridge that will complement the thorens. View and download thorens td 146 owners manual online. It would be nice to keep it in stock form and if so what would be a nice cartridge for this arm. Check out the deal on thorens td166 mkii td 166 mkii td166 mkii turntable belt replacement at lp gear. The thorens td 115 mkii semiautomatic turntable, which replaces the companys model td 115 at no change in price, is basically identical to its predecessor, with the addition of the 78rpm. Thorens td166 mkii turntable belt,thorens td 166 mkii. Thorens td 166 mkii mk2 turntable vintage german design record player.
Moreover, given the rapid growth of solidstate technology in the 1960s, thorens was inspired to add to the td 125 something not applied to the td. Service manuals, owners manuals, schematics, diagrams, datasheets, brochures online for free download and free to your amplifier, receiver, tape, cd, tuner, turntable and recorder. Great quality sound and served me well until, after a couple of cartridge upgrades, i needed the flexibility of a separate deckarm when i upgraded to a thorens td160. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Mar 26, 2016 thorens td 166 mkii 2 with ortofon om pro s cartridge. It is a precision instrument which, with reasonable care, will deliver optimum reproduction quality and protect your records for. Thakker td 166 mk ii riemen kompatibel mit thorens td. Thorens td 160 mk ii and the famous isotrack tonearmstandard with tp16 mk ii or mk iii isotrack tonearm. Just got myself a thorens td166 mkii deck which is great condition and i would like to know what my options are with regards to the arm and cartridge. Thorens turntable parts,tonearm parts, thorens tpo 70 miniature cartridge wand 9. Thorens td 166, elektronik gebraucht kaufen ebay kleinanzeigen. Enter the letters you see in the image without spaces. Cartridgetonearm suggestions for a thorens td 166 mk ii home.
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