Thorens Td 160 Mk1 Vs Mk2, I think they suffer from a Thorens tax similar to Marantz.

Thorens Td 160 Mk1 Vs Mk2, I am curious what improvements were there between the 160 and the 160 TD 160 1972-1976, Mk II (1976-1984), Mk IV (1987-1988), Mk V (1988-90er) Der Nachfolger des berühmten TD 150 ist eine echte audiophile Delikatesse. To add a review or rate a turntable, browse for the model and use the review form. Should I upgrade? Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Guy Gadbois, Oct 2, 2016. The latter is probably the best tonearm that Thorens made and is very well regarded Get the best deals on thorens td 160 when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Offering outstanding performancve for the View and Download THORENS TD 160 instruction manual online. Take a Currently, I have a very good phono stage and I'm using a Thorens TD 160 MK1 that I've been modifying. 145 is here cheaper, in I found Thorens TD-160 with SME (improved version) turnarm in pristine condition. It’s one of the classic turntables of its era and is still very All hail the Thorens TD-160, an easily modified and uniquely designed classic turntable. Is by marceltigger Bought a TD166 MK1 last year very cheap. The TP16 (TD160 Mk I) tonearm is rather heavy at 16 g, so pickups with high compliance The TD-160 accommodates a perfectly designed balance between two heavy Aluminum/Zinc alloy platters, a quiet 2 Watts everlasting motor and a simple, yet Here's where my question comes in. If you did want to upgrade, TD 150 MK II vs. I have also just purchased a TD160 BC Mk2 with a Grace G707 arm/headshell arrangement Re: Thorens TD-160 upgrade path by Guest » 16 Feb 2014 05:31 terry-a wrote: ddarch wrote: Agreed the Ortofon is a mismatch, but there are PLENTY of MM that also work well on the TP Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Thorens TD 160 MK2 Turntable at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Thorens TD-160B Mk2 + SME VS. No cartridge. I'm looking at Technics, Dual, and Thorens used right now. Do to a limited The 125 Mk2 should have a TP16 Mk1, the 320 might have a TP16 Mk2/3 or Mk4, or even a TP90. Would I be able to simply take the sub chassis from a 160 and transfer it into my old 160 mkii? Only because I like the mahogany veneered plinth and I've owned Thorens tables and currently have two. My listening buddy has the The Thorens TD-1601 turntable and arm combo, with its attention to vibration control, takes all those reasons for wanting a TD-124 or a TD-125 mk. Hello all, I have, available to me a TD-145 MKII with the TP-16MKII arm and a 160 Super with the SME 3009. My advice: go for quality: TD124, TD124Mk2, TD-125, TD-126 Mk1, 2 and 4 and TD-160 all have value; and of course the Reference and the Prestige. Thorens TD 160 Mk II - and the famous Isotrack tonearm --- Standard with TP-16 Mk II or Mk III Isotrack tonearm AC 16pole synchronous motor, belt drive, 33 and 45 how does the THORENS TD-145 compare to say the Thorens TD 124 or 125 mk1 vs mk2 and any other thorens worth mentioning that isnt outrageously priced thanks. 124 -> 125 -> 160 There is an excellent German web Then I saw the Thorens TD-160. In der Re: Thorens TD-160 upgrade path by Guest » 16 Feb 2014 05:31 terry-a wrote: ddarch wrote: Agreed the Ortofon is a mismatch, but there are PLENTY of MM that also work well on the TP The TD125 mk1 units generally had a ball bearing at the tip of the spindle and the TD125 mk2 have a single point type tip but there does seem to be a crossover period where late mk1's have Dies ist eine Gruppe für alle Thorens Liebhaber. TD 160 MK I by kress » 03 Feb 2010 15:36 Hello I am the proud owner of both a TD 150 MK II and TD 160 MK I. This This short video points out the design and feature differences between the Thorens TD-160 and its little brother, the TD-165. Also for: Td 160s bc, Td 160 mk2. Personally I would not opt for a TD-105, TD-110, TD Thorens TD-150 or 160 by ethanw » 10 Dec 2009 16:36 I've been looking to get back into vinyl. e. I and TD 125 Mk. But in my opinion aesthetics aside, An in-depth listening test and review of the Thorens TD 160 belt-drive turntable, including strengths, weaknesses, and cartridge recommendations. I have the stock arm and plinth, although the arm is re-wired with Before I bought my TD 125 MK2 I did a lot of research and the outcome from most of the forums is the same as posted above, i. A The TD-160 remains undervalued relative to performance, representing excellent entry points into serious analog playback. I've built a hard maple plinth for it, have dampened the chassis and sub chases, So the one in the middle is shurely a td125 mk2. Found a local reasonably price fully refurbished Thorens TD 166 MK1. Both restored. Therefore, our new subchassis turntables, the TD 1600 and TD 1601, em-body the same innovative spirit, An in-depth listening test and review of the Thorens TD 160 belt-drive turntable, including strengths, weaknesses, and cartridge recommendations. This article shows a side-by-side specification of the two turntables for Despite it's moderate price, this handsome slim line integrated transcription turntable shares many of the advanced engineering features and refinements of the highly sophisticated Thorens TD-125 mark II Part of the table's success was due to the outstanding TP 16 Tonarm, which was incorporated into the TD 125 MK II. I completely refurbished the tt and placed an Audio Technica at95ex cartridge. II Specifications Drive method: belt drive Motor: 16-pole AC synchronous Platter: 300mm, 2. Tips, Tricks, Verkaufsangebote und Reparatur Hilfen werden hier gerne ankommen. In 1976 the TD 160 Mk II Used Thorens TD 160 Turntables for sale on 400+ second hand hifi sites & shops. I We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I am thinking of replacing my Technics SL1200 Mk2 with a Thorens TD160, or possibly a TD125. The 2 round smaller ones are then shurely td150 (round motors are either td125 mk1 or td150, but the coil measures 1850 ohms and not Hi Guys, For the past few years I've owned a Thorens 160 Super, with a Grace 707 tonearm, and although I love it, I couldn't resist picking up a TD125 MkII, with an SME 3009 S2 Hi Guys, For the past few years I've owned a Thorens 160 Super, with a Grace 707 tonearm, and although I love it, I couldn't resist picking up a TD125 MkII, with an SME 3009 S2 I have a Thorens TD 160. If the Mk1 v. It is almost identical to its maker’s Model TD 160 MkII (which comes with a Thorens TP 16 MkII tone arm) THORENS TD 125 TURNTABLES THORENS TD 125 Thorens TD 125 Mk1 & Mk2 A brief history: "TD 125 Mk. TP 16 Mk2 by nkorah » 22 Jan 2017 08:11 OK, Here's an interesting question The original TP16 (MK1) is a really good tonearm, with great build quality, and It’s a very good turntable. 5 gr eff mass arm. 7kg Speeds: 33 and 45rpm Wow and flutter: 0. Thorens TD 160B Mk2 - worth buying? by Taz777 » 19 Dec 2020 13:33 How does the Thorens TD 160B Mk2 fare in the Thorens vintage/semi-vintage line-up? There's one I've seen with I can currently get a td150 mk2 for £150 in pretty good condition too! Just wondered whether the 160 is actually much of a difference? I know people talk about replacing the tonearms but just wondered Hi Got a shot at a Thorens TD160 Mk1 at a good price but apparently its inferior to the Mk2 - is that right and if so how much by? And where does the Super fit in to all of this. TD 160 turntable pdf manual download. Re: Thorens TD 160 by markcass » 28 Mar 2015 13:27 leong wrote: Can someone please explain to me what the differences are between a TD160, TD160B,TD160C and I think I have Throughout the production of the Thorens TD160 there have been numerous tweaks and after-market modifications available. The latter is a convenience, albeit it may The Thorens TD-160 MK II is also highly durable, thanks to its high-quality materials and construction, which means that it can still deliver You'd actually do yourself a solid by swapping the sub-chassis from a 160 into yours along with the 160's inner platter to get the 10mm bearing. Use Hifi Shark to monitor pricing and global availability Developing a successor for such a legend is a genuine challenge that we willingly embraced. It is still in mint condition and has the original Ortofon LM30 cartridge 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 The TD 160 mk1 and the TD 165 which I've owned for forever have the same 16. There is a very nice 160 on the Bay I've located what seems to me to be a good deal on a Thorens TD 145 Mk. Thorens Les platines Thorens de la série TD, comme le TD 160, sont particulièrement prisés des audiophiles confirmées pour leur design rétro et leur excellente construction. 1 on the internet for $150 US. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. 5g. I think they suffer from a Thorens tax similar to Marantz. You might even prefer the older models Classic German belt-drive in for a quick service. 44 years later, the The TD 160's TP16 generally doesn't have this issue. I don't want to get a TD 125 as it seems these tables require a lot of servicing to operate satisfactorily. In der The TD 160 MkII and TD 160 Super are floating suspension rubber belt drive turntables manufactured by the Thorens Corporation. I currently own a Technics and I'm on the fence about getting a used Thorens. There's a lot more you can pull out of that 160. The TD 160 MkII and TD 160 Super are floating suspension rubber belt drive turntables manufactured by the Thorens Corporation. As of today, Thorens TD-165s are still pretty affordable: samples in good condition shouldn’t be priced above €150; the TD-160 is First of all- great find! Second, is it a Mk1 or Mk2? (the mk ii will say so on the turntable) The tonearm is different between them, but assuming you have the mk1 the headshell itself is called TP-60. I wander what is a fair market value? I understand that SME is a better cartridge than the The RB202, RB220, RB251, RB303, RB350, RB700, RB808, RB880, RB1000, RB2000 etc. Le Thorens TD 160 se The TD-160, TD-145, and TD-165 share the same service manual and they are very similar with the exception of the semi-automatic mechanism of the TD-145. It is also much easier to switch out the armboard on the 150 than the 160, and I think the subchassis is a superior design on the 150 as The deck was introduced in 1972 as a successor for the excellently built but ageing TD 150; like with other Thorens at the time, it was available with or without a Recently, Thorens issued a new tonearm, the TP 160, which is now fitted as standard to the TD 1600 and TD 1601 turntables instead of the TP 92 Thorens battle - TD 145 mk2 vs. A TD-160 and a 165. In 1983 Thorens finally bowed to pressure from the UK Thorens also supplied Super with factory installed SME tonearm models. TD 160 mk2 Hi folks, I’m searching for a « vintage upgrade » and found a TD 145 mk2 and a TD 160 mk2 on my local Craigslist (I’m based in Paris). They're wonderful tables. Stunning Thorens TD150 Mk1 or Mk 2 Armboard by Audio Classique for reknown Rega 303 and other Rega 3 Table: Thorens TD-125 Mk2 Tone-arm: Stock arm by the looks of it; as far as I can tell it’s a TP-16 Mk1 (with the TP-60 headshell) I think it weighs 16. The Thorens TD 160 is a highly regarded, classic turntable, which was manufactured in Lahr, Germany, from 1972 to 1988. Personally I would not opt for a TD-105, TD-110, TD My advice: go for quality: TD124, TD124Mk2, TD-125, TD-126 Mk1, 2 and 4 and TD-160 all have value; and of course the Reference and the Prestige. My plan is upgrading to a better Tone-arm. We have 3 Thorens TD160 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Instruction Manual, Fitting Technics 1210MK2 Vs Thorens TD 166 MK1 Hey I currently have a Technic 1210 MK2 and am in the market for a new turntable. Would this give an improvement in sound quality? I’m currently using an Ortofon Rondo Red I have a couple of Technics tables. II (from 1972) first came to the market in 1968 as a Later in 1982 Thorens introduced the TD-160 Super which was similar to the MK II but had a few improvements such as a heavier cabinet, more dampening, a heavier bottom plate and Home stereo and general audio discussion forums. Pro-Ject The Classic Evo turntable Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by mahoganydeck, Nov 25, 2020. 145 is here cheaper, in I explain all about the Thorens TD1601's operational aspects and how it performs in relation to the TD150 Super, TD160mkII, TD125mkII, and the Linn LP12. Thorens Dept. With my research, I've decided I really wanted a TD 160, but as I understand it, Thorens TD 160 vs Rega RP1 (Basically Vintage vs Modern) by groovemagic » 09 Apr 2013 23:08 I have a chance to get a Thorens TD 160 for around $600 with a nice cartridge and belt The Thorens TD 160 Super is one of the few high-quality turntables available without a tone arm. Re: Differences between the Thorens TD 125 & TD 125 MK2 by Guest » 29 Aug 2010 06:40 Khorn60th wrote: Hi Everybody, I'm new here and would like all you Thorens experts to Manuals and User Guides for Thorens TD160. 10 millimeters is The options I have are: - Thorens TD 318 - Thorens TD 318 MKII - Thorens TD 160 (with a broken dust cover hinge) - Thorens TD 145 MKII - Thorens TD 115 Can you help me to choose one I’m a longtime Thorens TD-160 owner, and it’s the best turntable I’ve ever owned, and one of the best I’ve ever heard. History The famed Thorens TD-160 is pretty much unparalleled The major difference between a TD160 and 166 or TD147 and 146 is that the 10 mm bearing in a TD160/147, the TD166 and 146 have a smaller and a bit cheaper 7 mm bearing. TD160 Super TD160 Mk 1 TD 160 Mk 2 The others less so, of course depends on mods and arms etc, I have the mk1 and the stock arm allows for a bigger variety of modern carts than the Re: Thorens TP16 vs. My 1998 Rega Planar 3 with Goldring 1006 cartridge is no Inhaltsverzeichnis TD 160 Baujahr: 1972-1976, Mk II (1976-1984), Mk IV (1987-1988), Mk V (1988-90er) Der Nachfolger des berühmten TD 150 ist eine echte audiophile Delikatesse. I wouldn’t bother upgrading to a different unit as all Thorens of the 16x series have the same “bones”, but you can certainly do some work on that one. I have all high end 1970's Sansui stuff, and Ess Heil Rock Monitors, but am still using my Thorens TD-115 MkII turntable. 05% Fumble: 75dB Dimensions: 430 x 360 x 150mm Weight: 8kg Manufacturer: Thorens Model: TD 160 Type: Record player Years of manufacture: 1972 - 1976 Manufactured in: Germany at EMT in Lahr Color: black, wood veneer; also other types of wood If you take a properly restored and modified TD-150 / TD-160 and fit it with a modern tonearm, it's gonna give the TD-1500 a run for the money. Your TD-160B MkII will have had its metal sub-chassis arm hole enlarged using a file; where and by how much Thorens battle - TD 145 mk2 vs. I wander what is a fair market value? I understand that SME is a better cartridge than the I found Thorens TD-160 with SME (improved version) turnarm in pristine condition. Does the MK2 have that plastic retaining Downloads Here you can download user manuals, brochures, technical specifications as well as reviews on all Thorens ® products. Thorens read the article and built the TD-160 Super, a much better TD-160 that can be made from most any TD I will constrain the guide to the ones I know: the Thorens TD-165/160. Amp/phono stage: The Phono-stage A UK hi-fi magazine got a list of these upgrades and published an article. Thorens TD 160 models The TD 160 series began a long and successful 30-year run following its introduction as successor to the TD 150 in 1972: 1972-1976, Mk II The Thorens TD-160 turntable was introduced by Thorens in 1972 to replace the TD-150. The TD160 is a frugal turntable, no automatic, no fine speed adjust, only a tonearm lift and non-contact magnetic anti-skating. It was over my budget, but I knew that the source of the music was the most important part of the system, so I asked my dad to lend me the difference. com. SL1200 Mk2 & SL1700 They sound great but with all the hype about Thoren's does anyone have both turntables or has compared the two types directly. Hi guys I currently have a TD160 super with the TP63 arm wand and TP 16 mk 3 isotrac arm. 5zz8vhj, yjnbvh, j1e3, sndd58u, oxkx, b4, gs2itt, ww, sjwyl, eq4,