Arm for Thorens TD-145 /160 ?
I was quite happy with a mayware formula 4 on the Td160, it was great with grado cartridges and a shelter 501mk2 . I also rewired the arm with cardas so I could connect directly to the preamp. The results were worth more than the cost to say the least. As my thought process is now I'm not sure if there is an arm I wouldn't do this to if possible. Regards, Bill |
Check out this forum posted earlier today: Cartridge Tonearm compatability This thread from 2008 is still very relevant: What tonearm is recommended for the denon 103r |
Thanks everyone. Some good answers that stayed on point/ topic! I posted the same question on Audiokarma and simply got arguments as to why I shouldn't change the TD-16, cause it is such a great arm (I think it is a decent arm, by the way- I just want a better arm for my greatly upgraded TD-145- I believe it deserves it!). I was also told there is no better arm for which I can use the DENON 103 due to it's low mass. I appreciate the actually USEFUL answers and I will get down to some studying! ThaNKS! Gary |
Gary, you might have seen this, but there's a relevant thread at Vinyl Engine: Tonearm Recommendation For Td-145 (Sme 3009 ~ Rb-250?) |
Hi Mingles, Saw it, I've heard SO much about both those arms with this TT I'm totally confused; I think it's about 51% to 49% that the Rega250 is not a great match for the Thorens suspension, and the word on the SME seems to come down to which version, a great upgrade, and/ or "over-rated". I MIGHT just get a newer TP16 that's right and leave it at that....It seems that for $250-$300 there may NOT be a substantial upgrade- unless I get lucky used. Anyone out there? Thanks. Gary |
