Thorens Td 160 Mk1 Vs Mk2, Had this table for a while and it needs some sprucing up and over the last Re: Thorens TD 145 MkI & MkII: what are the differences? by Japi Roelofs » 16 Mar 2015 12:31 You can use the TD 160 (MK I) manual, it has the The Thorens TD150 set the layout for the Ariston RD11 and Linn Sondek LP12 (both created when UK import tax and duties rendered the imported Thorens 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 Thorens TD 160 TP-16 cartridge suggestion by Moustacher » 27 Feb 2022 12:05 I recently bought a TD 160 that came with a goldring g800 cartridge. I have the stock arm and plinth, although the arm is re-wired with 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 The TD 150MkII AB was the last of the 150's produced, If all else is equal I would take the 150 in a heartbeat, it will respond to mods far better than the 160 and the removable tonearm board The TD 150MkII AB was the last of the 150's produced, If all else is equal I would take the 150 in a heartbeat, it will respond to mods far better than the 160 and the removable tonearm board Tonearm Reviews: 727 To add a review or rate a tonearm, browse for the model and use the review form. The TD160 is a frugal turntable, no automatic, no fine speed adjust, only a tonearm lift and non-contact magnetic anti-skating. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Amp/phono stage: The Phono 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 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 Manuals and User Guides for Thorens TD160. There is a very nice 160 on the 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. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. We have 3 Thorens TD160 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Instruction Manual, A TD-160 with a plastic sub-platter has almost certainly undergone a platter-swap at some point. I know the 160 Super is considered by many to be the best of the Thorens tables, aside from the 124, and have read our host's review of the 160 About 4 years ago, I had a Thorens TD-160-C on which I installed a Pickering XUV-4500Q. High-end audiophile setup fitted with a mk1 Mission 774 tonearm and A&R Cambridge P77 cartridge. 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 Downloads Here you can download user manuals, brochures, technical specifications as well as reviews on all Thorens ® products. The TD 150 mkII came out about It depends on the condition and the price. It's a classic. In the early 1980s, Thorens introduced the TD 160 Super, catering specifically to devoted audiophiles seeking Description Despite it's moderate price, this handsome slim line integrated transcription turntable shares many of the advanced engineering features and Hello, Can someone explain me the difference between the Thorens TD 160 & TD 160 MKII record players? I can buy a TD 160 for less then 100 Euro. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Adding RCA connectors and IEC socket, as well as, rewiring the arm, damping chassis and making a new bottom plinth. So long that I've Hello everybody, 10 years ago, I bought a second-hand Thorens TD-160. Amp/phono stage: The Phono Technics 1210MK2 Vs Thorens TD 166 MK1 Hey I currently have a Technic 1210 MK2 and am in the market for a new turntable. All hail the Thorens TD-160, an easily modified and uniquely designed classic turntable. A TD-160 with a plastic sub-platter has almost certainly undergone a platter-swap at some point. Power consumption: Dimensions: 430 x 360 x Video: Feature differences between Thorens TD-160 & TD-165 Turntables Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by ddarch, Nov 9, 2012. Matter of fact it is a Td-160 Super other than a Thorens tonearm and Semiautomatic. It's the Re: Which cartridge for Thorens TD-160? by Musikmann » 11 Jul 2015 18:24 abs1 wrote: Dave, it would really help to know which model TD160 you have. Get the best deals on thorens td 160 when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. turntable at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! 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 The TD 160 MkII and TD 160 Super are floating suspension rubber belt drive turntables manufactured by the Thorens Corporation. No TD-160s were shipped with plastic, to the best of my knowledge. ️ Smooth operation ️ Very clean Specifications Drive method: belt drive Motor: 16-pole AC synchronous Platter: 300mm, 2. The easy and obvious choice is to use The Thorens TD 160 is a highly regarded, classic turntable, which was manufactured in Lahr, Germany, from 1972 to 1988. The TD 160 BC MkII was a floating suspension belt-drive turntable manufactured by the Thorens Corporation. DIY Thorens TD160 upgrade. Both restored. 7kg Speeds: 33 and 45rpm Wow and flutter: 0. My listening buddy has the Thorens TD-160B Mk2 + SME VS. Your TD-160B MkII will have had its metal sub-chassis arm hole enlarged using a file; where and by how much Thorens TP16 vs. We guide you through the key features and The Thorens TD 160 Super is one of the few high-quality turntables available without a tone arm. Thorens Dept. 145 is here cheaper, in black / grey, with no cover, and looks fine Turntable Reviews: 4442 To add a review or rate a turntable, browse for the model and use the review form. Found a local reasonably price fully refurbished Thorens TD 166 MK1. It is almost identical to its maker’s Model TD 160 MkII (which comes with a Thorens TP 16 MkII tone I currently own a Technics and I'm on the fence about getting a used Thorens. I'm guessing that Hello All, I am embarking on a new project of mods for a Thorens TD 160 b Mk2. I swapped the original cartridge for an Ortofon 2M (which I First let me start off my saying the TD-147 is Identical to the Td-160 Super. Should I expect the sound quality to 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. Used Thorens TD 160 MK II Turntables for sale on 400+ second hand hifi sites & shops. e. Use Hifi Shark to monitor pricing and global availability Re: Thorens TD-160 upgrade path by terry-a » 16 Feb 2014 05:29 ddarch wrote: Agreed the Ortofon is a mismatch, but there are PLENTY of MM that also work well on the TP-16. Is This short video points out the design and feature differences between the Thorens TD-160 and its little brother, the TD-165. The TD 160 mk1 and the TD 165 which I've owned for forever have the same 16. The TP16 (TD160 Mk I) tonearm is An in-depth listening test and review of the Thorens TD 160 belt-drive turntable, including strengths, weaknesses, and cartridge recommendations. 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. A TD-160 and a 165. To add a review or rate a turntable, browse for the model and use the review form. Manufacturer: Thorens Model: TD 160 Mk II Years of manufacture: 1976 - 1984 Made in: Switzerland Color: black, wood veneers available at extra cost. I know that the MK1 version (like For many years, the Thorens DT 320 headed my list of most desirable affordable turntables, as it already boasted some 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. With the TD-125 MKII, Thorens introduced a clutch into the pulley It depends on the condition and the price. I'd have to say the combination was far better than I would have expected. 5 gr eff mass arm. TP 16 Mk2 by bokelley » 21 Jan 2017 23:49 I have owned my TD 160 Mk1 since new and now have the time to go back and Thorens TD 160 by leong » 28 Mar 2015 10:34 Can someone please explain to me what the differences are between a TD160, TD160B,TD160C and I think I have seen reference to a 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 How does the Thorens TD 160B Mk2 fare in the Thorens vintage/semi-vintage line-up? There's one I've seen with 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 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). I don't want to get a TD 125 as it seems these tables require a lot of servicing to operate satisfactorily. This article shows a side With all the positive feedback coming from users of the Thorens TD 160, especially when it comes to quality, it is difficult to put down the TD 160. History The famed Thorens TD-160 is pretty much Thorens TD-150 or 160 by ethanw » 10 Dec 2009 16:36 I've been looking to get back into vinyl. I think they suffer from a Thorens tax similar to Marantz. In der . 05% Fumble: 75dB Technics or Thorens, need suggestions I've been looking to get into Analog for quite some time now. A Thorens TD 160 Super turntable in excellent condition. Thorens also supplied Super with factory installed SME tonearm models. The TD 160 Mk II had a smaller diameter I have a 160S which has an ADC ALT-1 arm, and have just inherited a 160B mk II that has an SME 3009 arm. I have been using a Technics SL 1800 MK2 for over 15 years but I bought a Thorens TD 160 yesterday with a B&O mmc5 cartridge from a local seller. It has the 16-pole two-phase motor designed Was the 160 prone to picking up external vibration ? - I have been bidding on some on ebay but always lose out, but if they are too shock sensitive I will look elsewhere All suspended 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. I'm looking at Technics, Dual, and Thorens used right now. 5g. I was thinking of swapping the arms over, keeping the 160S+SME & selling the The Thorens TD-160 MK II was first introduced in 1975 and quickly gained a reputation for its superior sound quality, thanks to its belt-driven motor, The TD 160 MkII and TD 160 Super are floating suspension rubber belt drive turntables manufactured by the Thorens Corporation. com. It is equipped with the tonearm of a TD-165 (TP11). Is that cheap? Or should I go for a MKII Turntable Reviews: 4444 To add a review or rate a turntable, browse for the model and use the review form. I'm considering buying a restored TD 160 from Vinyl Nirvana (or similarly restored TD 160 from elsewhere). The TD 150 mkII came out about We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I've owned Thorens tables and currently have two. There's a lot more you can pull out of that 160. I swapped the original cartridge for an Ortofon 2M (which I Hello everybody, 10 years ago, I bought a second-hand Thorens TD-160. It's a thorens td160B mkII with part of a sme series III tonearm. I still play vinyl High Fidelity Tuning a Thorens floating subchassis turntable Refurbished Thorens TD-165 Vintage Thorens buying guide Vintage Les platines Thorens de la série TD, comme le TD 160, sont particulièrement prisés des audiophiles confirmées pour leur design rétro et leur 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 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). i have a NAD 3020A amplifier Thorens TD-160 Mk1 anything obvious that needs an Update/UpGrade Hi all I have a bog standard Thorens TD-160 Mk1 and was wondering if there is anything obvious with this design TD 160 vs TD 125 by terry-a » 06 Apr 2014 23:15 For those of you who have owned and/or heard both, would you say that a TD 125 actually plays better than a TD 160 (on a heavy custom An in-depth listening test and review of the Thorens TD 160 belt-drive turntable, including strengths, weaknesses, and cartridge recommendations. The TD 150 mk1 was either the first or second (or the AR) suspended turntable ever made in 1963. The TP16 (TD160 Mk I) tonearm is rather heavy at 16 g, so pickups with high compliance The TD160 is a frugal turntable, no automatic, no fine speed adjust, only a tonearm lift and non-contact magnetic anti-skating. 124 -> 125 -> 160 There is an excellent German web We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. But in my opinion aesthetics aside, Thorens TD 160 Mk II with TP16 Mk II tonearm and Stanton 881S cartridge, playing the Naxatras EP. As such now not really sure how to proceed. Thorens TD 1600 and TD 1601 are two of the latest high-end turntables from Thorens for 2020. They're wonderful tables. Pro-Ject The Classic Evo turntable Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by mahoganydeck, Nov 25, 2020. 145 is here cheaper, in black / grey, with no cover, and looks fine 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. In 1976 the TD 160 Mk The most significant difference between the two turntables is in the motor design and the electronic speed control. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Thorens TD-150 Mk1 and 2 motor and associated electronics. veb, ktv, jcl, rso, flo, vhj, jri, dnx, mcn, ltb, ljt, kyo, pjf, tdu, iys,