Thorens TD 160 A

[cheyworth]

I am going to collect a Thorens TD160 A turntable tomorrow (no idea on condition but is free) i can not find any info on the web about it.

Was it/is it any good?

Will it be better than my Project if it works ok?

Chris

 

[Anonymous]

The 160 family is very good indeed. If yours is in good condition and has an appropriate cartridge it should out-perform the Pro-ject Debut comfortably.

 

[the record spot]

I'll second that - depending on condition of course - but like for like, the T160 will do the honours and leave the Debut 3 standing.

Have a look at the VinylEngine site for all manner of things turntabley - there'll be plenty of info on the forums there and there'll likewise be a guru or two who can help you out when it comes to upgrades, etc. or maintenance if your deck needs it.

 

[cheyworth]

I will be collecting it at 11am so when i get home will post some picks.

***Update i have collected, it has not been used in the last 10-15 years but looks in very good condition (packaged well) it has an ortofon m15e super which looks OK.***

Chris

 

[cheyworth]

Does anyone know the tracking weight needed for this combo?

Chris

 

[fatboyslimfast]

I have found on a.n.other forum that the correct weight should be around 1.5g...

 

[cheyworth]

Perfect just what it is set at!

Chris

 

[cheyworth]

 

[fatboyslimfast]

You lucky beggar! I would love one of those...especially for the price you paid!!!

Looks in great nick...

 

[cheyworth]

Cost a whole 20miles in driving! and when the bloke has sorted his loft out there may be more!

I think the cartridge has seen better days (sounds ok) can anyone recommend a better one?

Chris

 

[the record spot]

You could easily look at something like the Goldring 1042GX (about £160-odd) which has a lovely sound apparently, then there's the Denon DL110 - £70 well spent there - or for a more punchy and in yer face sound, the Audio Technica AT440MLa which is the one I use. Very good cartridge and my personal fave for around £90.

 

[chebby]

cheyworth:
Cost a whole 20miles in driving! and when the bloke has sorted his loft out there may be more!

I think the cartridge has seen better days (sounds ok) can anyone recommend a better one?

Chris

Shure M97XE (£99) or Audio Technica AT-440MLa.

 

[fatboyslimfast]

cheyworth:Cost a whole 20miles in driving! and when the bloke has sorted his loft out there may be more!
...does he need a hand? I'm free on Wednesdays

I would go for the AT440ML I would say...obv considering what you paid, if you want to improve it on a budget, then the AT-95E is a great little cart for around £20...

 

[cheyworth]

Correction!!

I have now set the tracking weight (did read 1.5g) when i reset to zero it was 0.5g out.

Sounding even better!

Chris

 

[cheyworth]

I think what I will do is sell my Pro-Ject Debut 111, and spend that on a new cartridge.

So onto ebay it goes!

Chris

 

[cheyworth]

Well I have just got a 2M RED and put it on.

First problem I had was that the screws on the original are underneath. I had to remove the extra mounting plate to give access from the top, problem solved.

Next i had all setup and turned on and only had sound from the left channel! I cleaned the cartridge head cables and now all works!

The sound is instantly better more punch and attack, sound staging and best of all a large amount of rumble has gone!

Fantastic!