Before you proceed ID which version of the TP16 you have.
Off the top of my head one had approx. half the effective mass of the other.
DeKay
Off the top of my head one had approx. half the effective mass of the other.
DeKay
Help with Thorens. TD145
So I have a 70’s era Thorens TD145. I inherited it from my brother....Excellent condition with new belt. I posted before about a year ago, but am ready to pull the trigger and spend some money. 1st question: Should I change the wiring?.....Tonearm wires and the soldered rca patch cables. Next...phono preamp recommendations under 2K?? And finally cartridge recommendations. $2k again. Back in the day (1970’s) I was an ortofon MC cartridge fanboy... So am I over or spending?? Rest of my system is GE Triton References, Carver Crimson 275, Prima Luna preamp, Schiit YGGY, Jay’s CD transport, ,Oppo 103d and Roon nucleus.
Thanks!
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Here are pics (see links) of the Two different TP16 tonearms... The first one is of the original... https://www.vinylengine.com/library/thorens/tp16.shtml This one is of the MkII (which is a low mass tonearm)... https://www.theanalogdept.com/tp16mkii_rewire.htm The first one has a higher effective mass than that of my old currently used SME 3009 (non-improved) @ it being around 15 grams, or so. The only Thorens arm I have owned/used was the stock one on a TD165 (TP13 maybe) and with proper setup I was amazed @ how good it could sound with a couple of Grado cartridges. That's my only first hand experience with a Thorens arm as I've used SME's on Thorens decks since the early 70's and am still using such a combo. DeKay |