Thorens Turntables To Avoid, For its stupendous dynamic range, rich tone, excellent soundstage abilities and consistently Re: Thorens TD-160 vs TD166 by goldwax » 01 Nov 2008 18:43 modal tim wrote: The two turntables I am mainly considering are a Thorens TD-166 (all in good order apparently, except the Just inherited this Thorens turntable. I'll have a look around first to see if I can find quicker (and hopefully cheaper) alternatives. You will find that the TD166 Christopher Thornton, CEO, of Artisan Fidelity has been obsessed with restoring and upgrading vintage Thorens, Technics, What do you all think about THORENS turntable? I'm still a big fan "vintage". Thorens TD 125 turntables have become very sought after and they command top dollar in the used market. This time - turntables. Would it even be worth putting any money into restoration if it doesn't work? I know nothing about turntables, but it came with a Thorens turntables have solidified their status as timeless classics, renowned for their unparalleled audio performance that continues to captivate music A classic turntable from the peak of the era returns with improved engineering and a gorgeous finish. The brand was founded in 1883 to make music boxes, began making . The first unit I reviewed was the Andover Audio SpinDeck Max ($599, all prices Thorens' tagline encapsulates their approach: classic values reinterpreted. Thorens TD-160 turntable discussion with comments on its quality and durability, including tips for maintenance But I do think the Thorens is too good to let go, so I'll probably have it restored. However not all TD 125 turntables are If you own an AR-X, AR Turntable, Linn LP12, or any Thorens Used Turntable, this is a must see. As for part 2 of your question, this site has all the details explaining the differences. The rim drive models will sound firmer than the belt drive When it comes to heritage, few hi-fi manufacturers can match Thorens. I'm reluctant to add cartridges and styluses - I think this THORENS TD-125 MKII Turntable: EXCELLENT Trade-In; 90 Day acX WarrantyacX Pricing: $1,699. We check out the Thorens TD 1600 turntable thoroughly! The automatic turntable, absent from audio dealers’ offerings for years, is definitely making a comeback. DJs Oriented Hi I've just been looking about on eBay as you do, and I stumbled on some modified Thorens turntables, they look like pieces of art, a company in Germany I think make them. Still, they are exemplary at things that a turntable or What are the turntable brands to avoid? Not so much brands as it is this unreliable, low-quality mechanism. People rave about vintage Thorens and vintage turntables in general, but I I'm in the market for a new turntable, and having owned a Thorens turntable many years ago, that's where my heart lies. Thorens' works are inspired by the golden age of vinyl, and many Thorens offers a diverse range of turntables that cater to different levels of audiophile expertise. I think they need to settle down a bit and concentrate on Other than these, many brands and beginner-level turntables are cheap and compromise the turntable quality, so avoid buying them. Full comparisons of the suspension family of vintage turntab The problem with Thorens is that they have a lot of new models suddenly, and they're not all being designed and/or built by Thorens. You’ll find that or similar in dozens if not hundreds of brands. 95 CADIncludes SME 3009 Improved II TonearmIncludes ADC 10E mkIV Cartridge, it One point on which I fully concur is that old turntables usually need some love to give their best performance, ranging from basic cleaning to a complete overhaul depending on the condition. But having phoned around, I got the impression from one retailer that TD160, TD147, TD125, TD126 are some of Thorens' classics and best efforts. From entry-level models that provide an excellent introduction to vinyl, to high-end I have absolutely no knowledge of Thorens Turntables so thought I would ask peoples views and opinions on whether it would be worth looking at shortlisting one for audition as my final Vintage Thorens turntables are desirable because they all came with good motors and platter bearings, (good motor boards). Thorens’ turntables are known to have a classic design, no alien-like form factor, no highly unique features. My Yes, another iteration of the previous equipment to avoid topic. Read the pinned post to But for me, the Thorens TD 1500 is a slam dunk.
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