delano Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I just hooked up my new Thorens turntable and wow! I did not realise how much I missed that vinyl sound. It so open and warm, I think I have a new hobby. Delano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delano Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 Sorry guys, I was just going to say that I hooked up my new Thorens turntable and vinyl is simply amazing. I am loving the soundstage and that magical warmth. Dealno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Dealno, What Thorens are you using? I'm leaning that way when I go to replace my 170 Marantz. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delano Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 Hey, I bought a used Thorens td145 MKII and it is in mint shape and built very solid. It has some weight to it. I spoke to a audio guy at one of my favourite shops and he told me that this table came out about 20 years ago or so and with a half decent cartridge would compare to a 1-2 thousand dollar new table. It is just incredible. I am in love with my system all over again. Delano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSharp Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I had a Thorens TD-160C. IIRC the TD-145 is almost identical with the addition of auto arm lift at the end of the LP. The suspension isn't anything to write home about as far as isolation, and the arm is fairly high mass. The later model arms moved the headshell/tonearm connection back near the pivot to help some. Same amount of mass but less polar moment. A lot of people at the time were buying those turntables and replacing the tonearm with something better. Be careful if you remove the headshell to install a new cartridge. The headshell/tonearm pin and socket connection setup, specifically the socket assembly, is ultra fragile. And I wouldn't try to use any high compliance cartridge with it. The Thorens was considered one of the great audiophile tunrtables back in the day, but mine was such a PITA I ended up buying a Sony Biotracer to replace it which I still have... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 i had a thorens 160 and it was a decent table without a doubt, but alas it left me wanting more, so moving up was never a question after hearing a better table (gary,s basis to be exact) i now have a basis 1400 and couldnt be happier well not that i know of yet!!!!!!! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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