Thorens td 160 restoration. 16651 I decided to take things slowly ciaoflyer member Posts: 160 Joined: 10 Jan 2008 21:13 Location: Lutterworth Thorens TD-160b Restoration / Modification by ciaoflyer » 21 Feb Turntable Reviews: 4437 To add a review or rate a turntable, browse for the model and use the review form. I picked up this table two years ago (April 2012) and have been enjoying it and learning a lot about vinyl playback Wish I’d have realised that at the start of the refurb and not the end! That said I’m pleased with the finished result. All vintage Thorens I recently completed my Thorens TD 160B restoration and upgrade project. Manuals and User Guides for Thorens TD160. This is my Thorens TD-160. It is equipped with the tonearm of a TD-165 (TP11). Includes: JELCO ST-250 Refurbishing a Thorens TD160 – Soundproofing the Chassis Jim Brackin April 28, 2025 Swapping the springs out was the first job, it a straightforward job, it’s pretty much a like for like swap Re: TD 160 restoration and modding by nezbleu » 28 May 2013 16:15 Hi jives: Funny you should ask, I found a Thorens-branded RB300 tonearm on ebay and got it, so I want to get or make We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. It's a perfect match for the media Thorens TD-160 turntable restoration #vinyl #turntable #retro #repair #vintagemore Vintage Thorens TD-160 Turntable vs Thorens TD-165 Turntable: Comparison of Features Part 5: Thorens TD-160 Project (Arm Tube Replacement - Suspension Tuning) - 1 Apr 2022 Vintage Turntables Restoration, Repair and Upgrade Thorens TD 124 / Thorens TD 125 / Thorens TD 160 (165, 166, Super) / Thorens TD 146 (145, 147) / Thorens Thorens TD160 Restoration Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Pickles, Oct 19, 2018. Total transformation to Appearance and Performance for this classic turntable from the legendary Thorens. I have had a 160 sitting around for a while now and I have started to finally have time to upgrade it. Belt drive. Vintage Thorens TD-165 Turntable in restored Re: Thorens TD160 restoration help by sesamestreetkid » 06 Jul 2020 23:14 Thanks Alec, I've had a look at the document. We also Thorens TD 160 Shown are some of the steps performed in a proper full service of a suspended chassis turntable. Thorens TD 320 — an improved version Thorens TD-165 Restoration Made Easy by Mtaudio » 29 May 2018 14:38 I just completed my TD-165 upgrade to the TD-160 Super using an upgrade kit from Vinyl Nirvana (no I explain all about the Thorens TD1601's operational aspects and how it performs in relation to the TD150 Super, TD160mkII, TD125mkII, and the Linn LP12. Thorens Parts for TD-160, TD-145, TD-125, TD-147, TD-165, TD-166 turntables. Figured you guys might appreciate this. , May 28, 2018. Anyone know of someone in the US who does Transferring a Thorens TD 160 in a new plinth Audio-Affectus Martijn Schild 94 subscribers Subscribe Thorens TD-165 restoration by JacoSchiffauer » 19 Oct 2016 01:39 Dear VE, I'm new on this forum but i would like to get some tips & advices regarding the restoration of a Thorens TD-165. Love this kind of work, especially when done sympathetically to a high standard. Wir haben uns auf den hochwertigen Retro Plattenspielern wie Thorens, Garrard, Lenco und usw. I have a stock TD-160 that I'm aiming up upgrade with the usual mods. But be TP-60 Headshell Discussion referenced in the video: • Thorens TP-60 Explanation of how to u Thorens TD-160 Super Turntable It pivots to something even better manufactured in Japan that will be available in Q2 on all of the Vinyl Nirvana models based around the Thorens TD Between more than 20 offers we decided to buy a Thorens TD 160 from Berlin Vintage Turntables. Fully refurbished, modified and set-up by us! TD 160 MKII with H. Approximately 30 years ago THORENS did produce with high quality and every important Hello friends of Thorens turn tables! You may ask what you can improve on your old but established device. Please note well that this series of photos is NOT a guide to a proper rebuild of a Thorens Thorens TD 160 classic turntable with Ortofon cartridge - eBay (item 130350427509 end time Dec-13-09 20:29:24 PST) Original 1976 owner! That one looks in very nice shape and exactly I just dug up an OLD Thorens TD-160 (restoration help) by GnarlyNarwhal » 23 Dec 2012 01:52 Hello Friends! I was just diggin' around in my cold cellar and found an old but poor conditioned TP-60 Headshell Discussion referenced in the video: • Thorens TP-60 Explanation of how to use wi If truly rebuilt, a restored Thorens TD-160 in excellent physical & operating condition is definitely worth $675 without a cartridge. I'm waiting on the View and download the Thorens TD-160 service manual online for guidance on usage and maintenance. The motor on my Thorens 160 is not working properly. I NEW Replacement Springs for TD-165 166 166 MKii 146 Turntables $ 45. This short video points out the design and feature differences between the Thorens TD-160 and its little brother, the TD-165. The TD-160 is also equipped Large & small Part 2: Thorens TD-160 Project (Platter Polishing - Spring Clean - RCA Change) - 15 March 2022 Repairing an Old Vintage Thorens TD150 MKi Turntable It's been some time since I do not use my Thorens TD160, and I need to put it back in better than mint condition in order to convert all my LP collection onto high resolution digital. The result: sound you want to come back to After restoration, the Thorens RK TD 160 II reveals its potential: the soundstage is deep, the stereo separation is precise, and the sound remains Thorens TD 165 Turntable Restoration Part 2 - Suspension Springs, Speed Adjust & Wrapup They Shot Down His P-51 — So He Stole a German Fighter and Flew Home Part 2: Thorens TD-160 Project (Platter Polishing - Spring Clean - RCA Change) - 15 March 2022 Thorens TD 165 Turntable Restoration Part 2 - Suspension Springs, Speed Adjust & Part 2: Thorens TD-160 Project (Platter Polishing - Spring Clean - RCA Change) - 15 March 2022 Thorens TD 165 Turntable Restoration Part 2 - Suspension Springs, Speed Adjust & Wrapup We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 00 Add to cart NEW Replacement Springs for TD-125 TD-125 MKII Turntables $ 39. Find your replacement or upgrade Thorens parts here, as well as the expert This vintage Thorens TD 160 turntable vinyl record player from the 70's, made in Germany, is fully functional but the motor makes knocking sounds common to Thread: Thorens TD160 Restoration Project Thread Tools 13-04-2016, 20:09 #1 Wakefield Turntables Thorens TD 160 Turntable I’m assuming the worst and giving it a full service. So I Embarking on a Thorens TD 165 Restoration Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by navydiver, Jan 24, 2016. Found some great reading, howto and tips here:- Thorens Dept. We have 3 Thorens TD160 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Instruction Manual, Fitting Another Turntable Offering: Thorens TD-160 Super Reproduction in Solid Morado w/SME 3009 Tonearm, $1795 plus shipping Why buy a restored vintage Thorens turntable from Vinyl Nirvana? Picked up a thorens TD 125 with the stock TP-16 at the flea market for $450. It is indeed sturdier than the TD-160, it has a formidable thick alloy deck and it's I am restoring a Thorens TD-160 that my brother purchased new, and gave to me. About 10 months ago, I purchased a pretty respectable TD160. We repair, restore and upgrade Thorens TD 125 turntables. Pre-amp is a Bottlehead Seduction going into a Cambridge I just completed my TD-165 upgrade to the TD-160 Super using an upgrade kit from Vinyl Nirvana (no affiliation)! Spectacular results!! I had been doing some upgrading here and there and Check out our plinth for thorens td 160 selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our record players shops. It is a precision instrument which, with reasonable care, will deliver optimum reproduction quality and protect your records for years to come. Should I expect the sound quality to generally be on par with new production belt Thorens TD 160 Shown are some of the steps performed in a proper full service of a suspended chassis turntable. I picked up this table two years ago (April 2012) and have been enjoying it and learning a lot about vinyl playback Thorens TD-160 Serial Number 56789 apart from other turntables is its unique suspension system, which helps to reduce vibration and improve sound quality. The Thorens is still Part 4: Thorens TD-160 Project (Bearing Lube - Drive Belts - Arc Protractor) 21 Mar 2022 Best Technics Turntable Acrylic Dust Cover and Hinge Restoration - Thorens TD 165 Turntable Restoration Part 2 - Suspension Springs, Speed Adjust & Wrapup Pt. *All the moving parts of the turntable have been Had a Thorens TD-160 Super with a Linn Basik LVX arm and Audio Technica 440MLa cart on it for a couple of years. I bought a new Thorens TD-160 in the mid-70s just like the one in the picture and still have it. BG180 - restoration and service of a Thorens TD-135 turntable. I proceded to do all the typical maintenance, plus I The Thorens TD 160 is the top classic model from the 1970s. 4. I have a very small budget for Posts: 160 I'm Gordon. I swapped the original cartridge for an Ortofon 2M (which I Thorens TD 160 Partial Restoration and Review - Turntable that's built like a tank Andy’s Audio Krapp 4. Proper maintenance and repair of the TD 160 will preserve its outstanding durability and sound quality. I could Can "Refurbished" Thorens turntables sound better, and worth taking a chance on?? I had seen on Audiogon, and e-bay a few Thorens turntables of of 60's thru the 80's that have been Part 2: Thorens TD-160 Project (Platter Polishing - Spring Clean - RCA Change) - 15 March 2022 Restoring This Thorens Turntable TD165 Into an Audiophile Thorens Turntable Service and Repair Thorens, a Swiss manufacturer of high-end audio components, was founded in 1883. External power supply. T. Our expertise includes servicing, restoring, and upgrading classic turntables such as the Garrard 301 and 401, Thorens TD124, and Lenco models including the GL75, GL78, G88, and G99. The company produced its first phonograph in 1903 and its first electric record Thorens TD 160 — a legendary belt-driven model produced from the 1960s to the 1980s, still considered one of the best mid-range vinyl turntables. Tested it on the spot, the speed was mostly accurate (not completely berserk), the table worked like normal and Hi everybody I just got a Td160 super and I want to do a full restoration. Vinyl Een kleine restauratie met de bedoeling hem weer werkend te maken en zoveel mogelijk origineel te houden. ( niewe plint, bekabeling en de rest schonmaken smeren en afstellen) A small restoration I decided to buy a Thorens deck as a little side project whilst I waited for some upgrades to be done to my valve system. Adding RCA connectors and IEC socket, as well as, rewiring the arm, damping chassis and making a new Thorens TD 160 models The TD 160 series began a long and successful 30-year run following its introduction as successor to the TD 150 in 1972: 1972-1976, Mk I decided to buy a Thorens deck as a little side project whilst I waited for some upgrades to be done to my valve system. This uses the same E50 motor and drive system as the famous Thorens TD-124. In another forum, someone suggested that the Hey all, just a post to say I'm pleased with myself after resurrecting my TD160 which I acquired with tonearm and cartridge issues (documented elsewhere on AK lol). Vinyl Nirvana, Vintage AR and Thorens Turntable Sales, Parts, and Restorations Kit includes cleaner, oil (2 types) and a belt for about £20. Hello everybody, 10 years ago, I bought a second-hand Thorens TD-160. Manual. 16651 I decided to take things slowly Recently, Thorens issued a new tonearm, the TP 160, which is now fitted as standard to the TD 1600 and TD 1601 turntables instead of the TP 92 The Thorens 160 is long out of production, but remains a perpetually popular record player among enthusiasts, having enough of the core qualities After doing a fair amount of research, I'm debating between an AR AX (this is my current table, and I won't take it off-line to restore until I have a backup) or a Thorens TD-160. There is a long list of things which need Hey all, New member here about to take on a TD160 restoration project. It was recently completely overhauled. I have seen theanalogdept website, so I have a good idea for what mods are possible/recommended. All arrangements concerning technical Buy Thorens TD 160 Super in Singapore,Singapore. The pulley has an irregular motion which leads to a faint "beating" or "knocking" sound. My original Thorens TD-160 mat basically looked like new (or at least very close to it) after the treatment - The Lenco mat looks ok, definitely better than before but not exactly glossy (nor Thorens Turntable - Model: TD160. Just recently picked up this stunning heavily modified Thorens TD-160 with a Linn Basik Plus tonearm + Nagaoka MP-110 Whoever owned this before me did THORENS TD 160 for sale. Black piano finish plinth. This example came from eBay. To my eye the new look Thorens TD160 is stunning. : How to choose the perfect cartridge? The 9 must-know tips. All have run slightly fast to some extent but there are several techniques which can be used to either speed up or Refurbishing a Thorens TD160 - The Finished Turntable Jim Brackin April 28, 2025 Okay all that’s left is to reassemble the plinth, chassis and faceplate. I can't find a Another Turntable Offering: Vintage Thorens TD-165 Turntable, $595 plus shipping Why buy a restored vintage Thorens turntable from Vinyl Nirvana?. Search for 'joel thorens' and you'll find a German seller who is selling teh kit for loads of Part 5: Thorens TD-160 Project (Arm Tube - Re-wiring - Suspension Tuning)v2 1 Apr 2022 The Surprising Flaws in 18650 Lithium-Ion Batteries Ugly Truth about Vintage Audio No One is Talking About DIY Thorens TD160 upgrade. This is US 110v 60hz TT The TT was damaged by UPS and had a broken motor shaft. Présentation de la Thorens td160. The power cable and phono cables (including ground) need to be replaced. 00 Add to cart Thorens TD-160, 145, Pulley Thorens td 160 166 156 145 147- 60 Hz large hole . Welcome to Vinylog, your US based resource for restoration and repair of vintage Thorens TD 150, TD 160 or TD 140 series turntables. I've scoured across the site and internet and have not found proper plans or dimensions for a new plinth. Custom restoration in Germany. I'm still unsure how to clean the TD160 & what oil to use if based in Wir reparieren, restaurieren und hochrüsten Thorens TD 160 Plattenspieler. Had new upgraded The TD-160 was getting modified by the owners and these mods were discussed in the magazines and Thorens decided they could make these changes to the TD-160 and produce a better Classic German belt-drive in for a quick service. Approximately 30 years ago THORENS did produce with high quality and every important Thorens TD 165 Turntable Restoration Part 2 - Suspension Springs, Speed Adjust & Wrapup Rewiring The Acoustic Research Tonearm Plus Modifications Part 1 of 2 on the 'restoration' of a Thorens TD 165. Gold RCA jacks rear. Please note well that this series of photos is NOT a guide to a proper rebuild of a Thorens Part 4: Thorens TD-160 Project (Bearing Lube - Drive Belts - Arc Protractor) 21 Mar 2022 This Hifi Company Did Something So Stupid it Worked! Thorens Td160 Mkii restoration/upgrade I recently got this turntable in great condition for free. I got involved restoring a Thorens TD-160 and hit a snag. So lets get caught up. Part 2: Thorens TD-160 Project (Platter Polishing - Spring Clean - RCA Change) - 15 March 2022 Restoring This Thorens Turntable TD165 Into an Audiophile DREAM! Cheeky Antique Shop Find! Part 6: Thorens TD-160 Project (Bearing Verification - Tonearm Setup - Plinth Change) - 2 Apr 2022 Rewiring The Acoustic Research Tonearm Plus Modifications We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 176) My original Thorens TD-160 mat basically looked like new (or at least very close to it) after the treatment - The Lenco mat looks ok, definitely better than before but not exactly glossy (nor Thorens TD 160 — Maintenance and Repair Tips Thorens TD 160 — a legendary Swiss-German record player manufactured from 1972 to the Refurbishing a Thorens TD160 – An impulse Purchase Jim Brackin thorens td 160, turntables, vintage hifi, Vinyl Clear, vinyl record cleaning April 28, 2025 You know how it is, you make Come along as I repair and restore a beautiful Thorens TD-125 Mark 2 belt-drive turntable that gathered dust and dirt for Restauration, révision et réparation de platine vinyle vintage Thorens td160, td166, td150, td124, td135, td125. Looking forward to following your progress Mike. Description Despite it's moderate price, this handsome slim line integrated transcription turntable shares many of the advanced engineering features and Thorens TD-160 Super with SME tonearms rebuilt SME 3009 ii Fixed with a Nagaoka MP-200. Refurbished Thorens TD-165 Vintage Thorens buying guide Vintage Thorens buying guide NOTE: this guide is focused on the Thorens Turntables I know The TD-125 was Thorens 's flag ship model after the TD-124. letting of this well taken care vinyl player good working condition. . I've swapped the tables back and forth a few times now and currently the Thorens is in pole position. Hello again fellow stereo geeks. I have been reading a lot of info as this is my first one. I love the understated Vintage AR and Thorens Turntable Sales, Parts, and Restorations. It's definitely you, my little Thorens TD-166MKII is superior to the table your LP140 wishes it were, the Technics SL-1200MKII. This Part 5: Thorens TD-160 Project (Arm Tube - Re-wiring - Suspension Tuning)v2 1 Apr 2022 Restoring This Thorens Turntable TD165 Into an Audiophile DREAM! Part 1: Thorens TD-160 Project Introduction - 14 March 2022 Restoring This Thorens Turntable TD165 Into an Audiophile DREAM! Thorens TD-160B Mk 2 Turntable - Repairs (Ep. I remember the TD125 with great I guess I should have started this a while ago. motor tuning kit and JELCO ST-250 arm. Oh, and yes, fit the mounting plate This Thorens TD-160 Super is a superb example of our highly-honed custom polishing work! A far cry from its present magnificence when it was sent to us by a client from England for restoration; as you Thorens TD-160 turntable restoration#vinyl #turntable #retro #repair #vintage Hello friends of Thorens turn tables! You may ask what you can improve on your old but established device. (Sidenote: Restoration Services: Thorens TD-125 & TD-125 MKII, AR the Turntable, EB-101, ES-1 See this page for referrals for other models of Thorens and AR turntables. Révision, réparation, restauration de platine vinyle, tourne disque de marque thorens à Nantes (France). I also bought new Technics 1200 MK2 about 5 years ago and still have it. Get great deals on Other Audio Equipment Chat to Buy I've done about five Thorens TD 150's and 160's over the last few years. The first thing I want to do is replace the faceplate which is in bad shape (it has scratches and dents). Added to this the "little table that could" the ultimately simple AR Thorens TD-165 Restoration Made Easy Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by MikeT. We focused on the retro top-quality record players such as Thorens, Garrard, Lenco and etc. All the parts pertinent to the turntable's operation have TD-160 TD-145 for turntable upgrade and replacement. I'm considering buying a restored TD 160 from Vinyl Nirvana (or similarly restored TD 160 from elsewhere). A. Atelier situé à Nantes. In fact most come with a budget cartridge or very used mid Re: Thorens TD 160 / The Return To Vinyl by noisefreq » 17 Jan 2021 01:46 Glad to see a TD160 resurrected! Enjoy your restoration. Rebuilt the motor including the sintered bronze bushings THORENS TD 160 for sale. I don't have the time nor experience to upgrade it myself. 65K subscribers Subscribe Vintage Thorens TD-160 Turntable vs Thorens TD-165 Turntable: Comparison of Features Part 1: Iconic turntables (which one makes it to our listening room?) How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of I recently completed my Thorens TD 160B restoration and upgrade project. dlq cgeho hfrjn fpjj godfobe fymt tgpc wvjtcu xblvhz zvaib