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12-26-2009, 02:16 PM
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Thorens TD160 upgrade complete-almost (Pics)
Had a real nice Holiday visit with a very good friend on Thursday. I was surprised that He had finished veneering the plinth I constructed for my Thorens TD160, and it looks great, matching the veneer he applied to My Yamaha CR 2040. My Vintage rig is looking very fine indeed! I assembled the table after we got back from Church, and I am very pleased with the outcome at this point. I had completely torn the table down and cleaned everything the applied sound dampening material to the top plat, Bearing/tonearm sub platter, re-polished the bearing and painted the scarred top plate with dark gray hammer tone paint. I am still waiting for the Denon DL103R to arrive so I installed my Sumiko Blue Point #2. After the holidays, I will get serious about setup etc, I just thought those interested would like to see how it is progressing. I will probably replace the arm, or at least rewire it with the 22 ga. solid silver wire I have on hand. I'm considering the Jelco 750 or 370 series, a project 9CC, or SME 309 at this point if I change arms. I want to see how black I can get the noise floor before dropping big $$$ on a new arm.
Happy Holidays, Jim
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12-26-2009, 02:27 PM
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That looks very nice.
I've noticed some people doing upgrades on some of these old Thorens TT that make me want to own one.
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12-26-2009, 02:53 PM
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Excellent project & one deserving of a Thorens TD-160. Looks gorgeous.
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12-26-2009, 03:32 PM
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Jim.......You have definately raised the bar on the TD-160. It is gorgeous. Job well done. I think every move forward from this point with the Thornes will prove worthwhile and rewarding. Keep us posted.
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12-26-2009, 05:23 PM
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Regards, Jim
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12-26-2009, 06:11 PM
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Regards, Jim
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12-26-2009, 06:27 PM
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Jim,
I think the Regas are a great match up with the 160......Lots of the die hard thorens modders go with Regas particually the 250. Also the SME 3009 is popular too. here is the one I did Last edited by Removed; 03-29-2012 at 02:45 PM.
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12-26-2009, 06:43 PM
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Regards, Jim
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