Its been four months now since i have bought my thorens 160 mk2, and with various upgrades i brought it to a very satisfying level. The distortion i hear is similar to what is heard with a dirty stylus. Slightly better than the lenco gl75 and the garrard 301, the thorens td 124 is truly one of the best turntables of all time. They produce some of the worlds highest quality and most critically acclaimed automatic and semiautomatic turntables. Music emerges from a blacker background with the thorens than from the manual music hall mmf2. The thorens td 145 mk ii is a fine turntable from the last great era of thorens. Unfollow thorens turntable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ive seen the turntable in person, it looks like decent build quality. Thorens tp16 tonearm cartridge mounting issue audiogon. The replacement stylus is for the original cartridge fitted with the turntable. The td 150 vs the td 160 is a pretty close battle that isnt worthy of a great deal of consideration. It therefore doesnt matter if you prefer the delicate sound of a violin or rather some powerful guitar riffs.
Can anyone recommend a cartridge that will complement the thorens. This page lists the recommended replacement stylus for specific thorens turntable models. It goes without saying that it features a fully automatic mode of operation, an electronic speed selector and last but not least, a. Thorens td 145 mkii instruction manual pdf download. The well crafted, fully automatic td 1701 comes equipped with three speeds so it can also play shellac records at 78 rpm the special stylus cartridge required is available separately. Eventually i passed it to my father, who still has it. Turntables pioneer pl30k audiophile stereo turntable with. 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 td1902 black fully automatic three speed turntable. I have an old thorens td166 mk2 and ive been using the same ortofon 510 cartridge for about 28 years. Thorens td158 2speed dual cartridge belt drive turntable. Thorens fully automatic plug and play turntable td 158 turntable.
If you can find either at a decent price, consider yourself lucky. Apple iphone 7 32gb 128gb 256gb unlocked various grades all colours. Thorens td 158 turntable black for sale online ebay. The thorens td158 td 158 td158 turntable was fitted with a dual dms251s dms251s phono cartridge and a dual dn251s dn251s needle stylus. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. How much do i need to spend to get a noticeable improvement over the 510.
The headshell of the td1901 is longer than the cs4551. He buys things to restore and resell them, but also knows that i am a record fanatic. The audiophiliac spins lps on the thorens td 1902 turntable and likes what he hears. The td 160 is probably thorens best belt drive offering, closely rivalled by the td 150.
Thorens td 150 mkii vintage hi fi belt drive record vinyl player deck. Thorens td 1901 turntable system the absolute sound. He bought the turntable with the idea of either restoring it and making a profit off of it, or selling it to me at the cost for which he bought it. By current standards the thorens td150 turntable is tiny.
The td1901 also has record size selector unlike the cs4551. The company is swiss owned, and each turntable is made with precision and care in germany. The only changes is the speed selector is located on the front left corner of the unit. Thorens td 115 vintage turntable with grace f9 cartridge extended range stylus. The td 203 makes it easy to appreciate the work thats gone into the recording but falls a little short in outright entertainment. Turntable thorens td 158 instruction manual 9 pages turntable thorens td 1901 instruction manual 9 pages. In fact, the arm looks rather crude, the kind if thing we might associate with a cheap effort on. Thorens td 158 overview enjoy your vinyl 33 and 45 rpm records with your compatible stereo system and the thorens td158 twospeed stereo turntable. The seller is out of town until the weekend and will be sending me the actual cartridge info then. Thorens td 158 record turntable product overview what.
Owing to its truly easy operation, you can start playing your records right away without having to waste time with finicky alignment work. View and download thorens td 145 mkii instruction manual online. The thorens td 124 is the king of the idler drive resurgence. Thats also because the previous denon amp did not have a decent phono stage. The perfect turntable for fumblefingered audiophiles. Thorens td 203 white manual turntable with tp82 unipivot tonearm new see more like this. Thorens 6800574 original antriebsriemen standard 1 stuck. Thorens td 295 td 295 td295 mkiv turntable 3345 rpm thorens td 800 td 800 td800 turntable 3345 rpm thorens td 810 td 810 td810 turntable 3345 rpm thorens td 850 td 850 td850 turntable rated editors choice 3345 rpm thorens turntable tpn 2000 high end power supply out of stock thorens turntable stabilizer view details. Review thorens td 148 a buy thorens td148a fully automatic threespeed stereo turntable black featuring plays 33, 45, 78 rpm vinyl records, shellac 78 playback with optional stylus, thorens tp 92 tonearm, thorens tas 267 cartridge, stereo rca out, includes hinged dust cover. The thorens td158 is a 2speed, dualcartridge beltdrive turntable. The td 160 mkii had, i believe, the tp16 ii tone arm which is only 7. Marantz cd6006n1b cd player for apple iphoneipod cd rrw 32 watt 100 db. The td 158 is a complete and comfortable record player. The dualcartridge system, belt drive, and proprietary lownoise bearing system ensure that your records will sound warm and silky smooth.
Cartridge for older thorens td 165c audiogon discussion. I just bought a thorens td 145 the auction stated that it had a ma 2002 needle which i cant find any info on. Thorens have extensive experience in analogue products, they produce a wide range of superb quality turntables, these range from the entrylevel products to some of the best highend turntables offering innovative technologies and spectacular performance. Thorens td158 turntable stylus,thorens td 158 turntable. Therefore, we recommend you occasionally check the stylus and, in the case of diamond styli, this should be carried out after approximately 300 playing hours. I had expected the thorens to be a bit noisier than its manual counterparts, but i found it to be quite competitive.
The td 203 is a highquality yet affordable out ofthe box solution. Thorens td160 turntable, record player, thorens tonearm, ortofon stylus. 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. It goes without saying that it features a fully automatic mode of operation, an electronic speed selector and last but not least, a highquality acrylic cover to keep dust away. By raising the tone arm and positioning the stylus above the disc, the rotation of the plate is initiated.
Navaris record player needle replacement universal turntable stylus. Since 1883, thorens is the oldest hifi company in the world still producing today. Plinth and platter have more mass, which in combination with the electronically controlled dc motor enhances the silent running as well as the sound. Thorens has a strong following and a welldeserved reputation for high quality. The shure stylus has been thoroughly cleaned however. The shape of the stylus elliptical, for example can improve sound and minimise wear.
Thorens products service and repair george meyer av. Thorens reputation is built on their excellent turntables and analogue accessories. Any recomendations for a good reasonably priced cartridge for use with the stock arm. That might explain why it was a good match for your setup. The td 158 automatic turntable is a complete and comfortable record player. Budget, but decent, stylus for a thorens td 166 mk ii. Owing to its truly easy operation, you can start playing your records right away without having to. Without spending a bunch of money should i get a new stylus for the zf3 perhaps an upgraded prestige series one or an altogether new mm cartridge. The tonearm and cartridge have been premounted and adjusted in the factory. The perfect turntable for fumblefingered audiophiles cnet. With turntables, you cannot rely on the cartridge and stylus stated in the owners manual. Thorens turntable stylus,thorens turntable needle stylus.