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The Thorens TD160 is a poor man's Linn, and still amazingly popular as the vinyl revival continues. This is the story of a 160 reborn, with many components "borrowed" from the Linn.
Another Thorens Reborn: TD160
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Oh. I didn't notice there was an audiophile section in SPCR.
Nice instructable, though.
Nice instructable, though.
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FYI, this TT & tonearm combo is up for sale -- US$1,000. Considering the Linn Akito tonearm typically sells for US$500, this is obviously a pretty good deal.
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Re: Another Thorens Reborn: TD160
Mike, is the motor suspended on the same sub-plinth as the platter?
Would plugging it into a UPS stabilize the AC powering the motor?
Would plugging it into a UPS stabilize the AC powering the motor?
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No. Pls read the section on the first page under THORENS TD160 BASICS -- and the drawing there. In all of these two-part chassis TT designs, the motor is by itself, isolated from the rest by the springs & the belt.NeilBlanchard wrote:Mike, is the motor suspended on the same sub-plinth as the platter?
Maybe, depending on how bad or dirty your AC lin is, but it can also be detrimental, depending on the UPS. A much better option would be the Music Hall Cruise Control 2, which gives Quartz locked 33.3 and 45 rpm electronic speed/switching, as well as fine speed adjustment.NeilBlanchard wrote:Would plugging it into a UPS stabilize the AC powering the motor?
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For SPCR members buying directly from me, I'll include the Linn Basik / Audio Technica AT95 cartridge that's on it -- probably less than 20 hrs use on the elliptical stylus. A $50~60 value.