Dave1290 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 The wait is OVER! I now know what I have! Turntable looks great, runs but needs a new drive belt for sure then we'll give it a test run and see what happens. Hmmmm, I think I owe the UPS store that was used a BIG solid. Picked these up @ auction for $55. The auctioneer said they had the original boxes which was a plus as did the Thorens TD-160. Welllll, the turntable did but the speakers didn't so I must have begged well when I talked to them about shipping. Shipping? Well that's ANOTHER story but factored into the big picture I made out like a bandit. Shipped Tuesday and arrived here today. I posted the speaker pics a week ago in the Vinyl Record Spinning thread but had no clue since no tag pics. We all kinda had ideas what they were. MAYBE! We were ALL wrong! Sweet old pair of KG4's. I mean Klipsch for $55? Ya just CAN'T walk away from that! Yet to test run but no reservations, especially when the old guy that owned it had a stylus guard on the cartridge. Should be sweet for that lil college girlie of mine! Now WHERE is that stinking cat??? She's not gettin these! NOW where do I put them? Ugh! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 Worth the price mate I think the KG4 was part of or is a home theatre speaker None the less it’s still a horn speaker Like to see the TD160 when it’s ready to rick & roll 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1290 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 The 160 is gonna need some work I think but not too much. Plugged it in and things ran but the drive pully wobbled and was noisy (oil hopefully), belt replacement and it would prolly be wise to replace the springs. The tone arm looked fine but weight was @ 2 and the cart was junk. Some unheard of cart w/a $30 replacement stylus. hahaha I'll get something for that as the weather changes into winter here. Think I'll play with it myself cause you guys are here and it can't be that tough. Small sliver outta the bottom of the cover and it also has a melted spot on the top but who cares? lol My Linn, I'll let that 6 month skool trained dude handle it. Prolly would be cheaper to buy a new one with the shape this one's in. lol He'll handle it and the cart install. Might just wind up wanting to try my hand on the Linn after the 160. It'll shake out in time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 On 9/27/2019 at 8:19 PM, Dave1290 said: Kinda nice when ya start and all of a sudden things just start falling into place like ya knew what you were doin! lol Well, kinda maybe! Not picking on you but, I had too much to dream last nite...Still have one LP of their...coolish man 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 DAng, they copied you again... cool... ,:. Youhappy trails Quicksilver 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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billybob Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 On 10/3/2019 at 5:46 PM, Dave1290 said: The wait is OVER! I now know what I have! Turntable looks great, runs but needs a new drive belt for sure then we'll give it a test run and see what happens. Hmmmm, I think I owe the UPS store that was used a BIG solid. Picked these up @ auction for $55. The auctioneer said they had the original boxes which was a plus as did the Thorens TD-160. Welllll, the turntable did but the speakers didn't so I must have begged well when I talked to them about shipping. Shipping? Well that's ANOTHER story but factored into the big picture I made out like a bandit. Shipped Tuesday and arrived here today. I posted the speaker pics a week ago in the Vinyl Record Spinning thread but had no clue since no tag pics. We all kinda had ideas what they were. MAYBE! We were ALL wrong! Sweet old pair of KG4's. I mean Klipsch for $55? Ya just CAN'T walk away from that! Yet to test run but no reservations, especially when the old guy that owned it had a stylus guard on the cartridge. Should be sweet for that lil college girlie of mine! Now WHERE is that stinking cat??? She's not gettin these! NOW where do I put them? Ugh! Dang... what? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 1 minute ago, DMH said: Oscar had own trio... anyway Nice... love Louis 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 As little foggy: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Yes, can see clearly now...Steven... said to be in toppers...10... agree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 This album is timeless for its beauty Recorded when this artist was 20 years old, and first released in 1961 Artist - Joan Baez Title - Volume 2 ( Self Titled ) This album is a remastered reissue On Vanguard VSD-2097 US release 1987 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlthess40 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Hi guysI’m sure this is the wrong place to ask this question I have a new pro-ject essentials 3 tableWant I do t understand is thisOn the anti skating weight and wire that hooks onto the tonearm. Why is it behind the Pivot point and not in front of itTo me, I would think that if it’s behind where it swings from let to right. That it should make it pull to the right! Not to the leftAs the LP spins and the needle is in the LP The anti skate should help it to be more on the center of the grove. Here’s a pic of the table and hopefully someone can educate me on this and tell me if I’m thinking backwardsSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 The tendency of the tonearm on a spinning record is to move towards the center. Anti skate helps to correct this tendency by applying an outward force. The force exerted on the tonearm varies across the width of the disc, so a static anti skate is at best an average as there will be only one spot where it is set perfectly. There are lots of explanations out there, such as this one: http://theturntableshop.com/turntable-set-up/turntable-anti-skating/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlthess40 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 I understand what it should doI just don’t understand how or why it works the way pro-ject has it setup. It seams backwards to me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 A Yamaha table using now is located similar ly to the pic shown on the project pic above. Anti skate weight on the side towards lp, or the left side of arm. Have used it with and without the static weight and does better with. Abit curiot as Sansui table had adjustable anti skid on right side of arm. Curious... thanks... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwa1959 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Playing a mono for dj only album by The Cowsillls,Captain Sad and his ship of fools.Picked up 8 albums today at a fall festival and they all in very good t excellent condition. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 7 hours ago, carlthess40 said: Hi guys I’m sure this is the wrong place to ask this question I have a new pro-ject essentials 3 table Want I do t understand is this On the anti skating weight and wire that hooks onto the tonearm. Why is it behind the Pivot point and not in front of it To me, I would think that if it’s behind where it swings from let to right. That it should make it pull to the right! Not to the left As the LP spins and the needle is in the LP The anti skate should help it to be more on the center of the grove. How about the three feet? That bugged me more on mine. After I aligned the tonearm height & level, set weight, made sure it dropped in the right place I noticed it was dropping onto the LP at an angle so I moved it and it drops straight down. I moved it and it seemed better. Then double checked everything. Liked the way my old Yamaha tt had the dial on it better. That concerned me for a while but it sounds so good I let it go. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 9 hours ago, carlthess40 said: Hi guys I’m sure this is the wrong place to ask this question I have a new pro-ject essentials 3 table Want I do t understand is this On the anti skating weight and wire that hooks onto the tonearm. Why is it behind the Pivot point and not in front of it To me, I would think that if it’s behind where it swings from let to right. That it should make it pull to the right! Not to the left As the LP spins and the needle is in the LP The anti skate should help it to be more on the center of the grove. Here’s a pic of the table and hopefully someone can educate me on this and tell me if I’m thinking backwards Design wise it’s not so great I have read that the wire at the notched bar end tends to slip off If that happens a little blue tack is the answer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 5 hours ago, carlthess40 said: I understand what it should do I just don’t understand how or why it works the way pro-ject has it setup. It seams backwards to me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What part of leverage to the outside versus force to the center is confusing? Look at it the opposite way. If it were set up opposite the pull would be to the center of the lp. That is the reverse of what is attempted to be accomplished. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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