I think I'm nearing the end of my project to resurrect my record collection.
At first I thought the best answer was to buy new, however having three faulty new decks in a row, I reverted back to getting my old Thorens TD150 Mk II - which I suspected was beyond redemption - running again.
It's working, the motor seems fine, I can't hear any speed instability. It has an SME 3009 tonearm which I think was said to be good. Have put on a new belt, and I've adjusted the suspension myself, though it's a bit hit and miss since I'm not an expert.
What I'm looking for is to take it to an expert with these to get it fine tuned and make the most of it. I may need a new cartridge fitted so I would hope to get that done at the same time and to bring it home with it "as good as it can be".
My searches haven't turned up much though - someone in the US and another in Chesterfield.
The thing is rather fragile so I really don't want to send it in the post, I'd rather take and collect though this will probably involve a trip. Happy to "spend what it costs", I'd have thought £500 should do it.
We're on the border of Surrey and Hampshire. Does anyone here know of anyone vaguely close by who could do this?
At first I thought the best answer was to buy new, however having three faulty new decks in a row, I reverted back to getting my old Thorens TD150 Mk II - which I suspected was beyond redemption - running again.
It's working, the motor seems fine, I can't hear any speed instability. It has an SME 3009 tonearm which I think was said to be good. Have put on a new belt, and I've adjusted the suspension myself, though it's a bit hit and miss since I'm not an expert.
What I'm looking for is to take it to an expert with these to get it fine tuned and make the most of it. I may need a new cartridge fitted so I would hope to get that done at the same time and to bring it home with it "as good as it can be".
My searches haven't turned up much though - someone in the US and another in Chesterfield.
The thing is rather fragile so I really don't want to send it in the post, I'd rather take and collect though this will probably involve a trip. Happy to "spend what it costs", I'd have thought £500 should do it.
We're on the border of Surrey and Hampshire. Does anyone here know of anyone vaguely close by who could do this?