Mike Dubay Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Was at my local record store sorting through the $2 stacks. The store does have used equiptment and noticed a turn table stored in a place of honor. Noticed two names that are highly regarded on the forum, "Thorens" and "Grado". I usually mull larger purchases over, do a bunch of internet investigation, but decided to provide the table a new home. After a quick listen at the store, I was pleased, and the deal was struck. An over view picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dubay Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 Close up of the tone arm. What arm is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dubay Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 I'm not up on Grado carts either. I have been using Audio Technica since day one. What model is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dubay Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 Need to replace one of the hinges that is cracked. But other than that in perfect working condition. Very pleased with the sound, more bass and more solid bass than my AT cart. Very detailed along with an "effortless" sound. Maden record was "Man with the Horn" by Miles. It has a been a long time since I set up a turn table, any recommended resources with a set up procedures? Just set the geometery, stylus down force, and anti skating, right? I plan on ordering a set up record, any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo123 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Search the forum for Thorens or turntable setup. Someone sent me a link a year or so ago for a friend who has a Thorens, can't find that email right now. Try 2-channel on this forum or Audiogon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Mike congrats on the pickup... This site, The Analog Dept. is the site for all thing Thorens. Also, looking at that site it said the 145 mkII has the TP16 mkII tonearm. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninshine Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Great score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 The Grado (maybe a Grado Black?) appears wonky in the headshell, although I'm not familiar with that arm. It may be an optical illusion. If it's off by as much as it looks, it would sound terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 What a great find!! I hope you really enjoy and get some use from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dubay Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 Yes, did have to adjust the head shell and get the Grado parallel to the table before playing. But the image of the cart close up was due to the camera not being even with the turn table. So I have been reading up on Grado cartridges. The desingation of the model is based on the color of the two dots on the stylus assembly? These on this one are silver, so is this a Grado silver? I can't seem to locate an exact image of this cartrage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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